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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Are Symptoms Of Dementia

Violent sleep disorder linked to a form of dementia

October 03, 2008
Researchers think that shouting and lashing out during sleep may be caused by the same brain malfunction that causes Parkinson's and other types of dementia. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic tracked patients with this sleep problem over many years and found that they often developed symptoms of dementia. The researchers also said that violent movements during sleep can also be a sign of untreated sleep apnea. Read more »

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Alzheimer's Warning Signs and Symptoms
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The most common form of... Read more »
Reversible Dementias
...may cause dementia.  This is something you will have to ask yourself should your relative display symptoms of dementia.  Most physicians have no training in the elderly and many assume dementia... Read more »
Preventing Dementia
...folic acid in your system.Even if you are already elderly and even if you’ve already experienced some symptoms of dementia taking the above actions can help.The one thing that was found to... Read more »
Alzheimer
The early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be overlooked because they resemble signs of natural aging. Older adults who begin to notice a persistent mild memory... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: Introduction
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a slowly progressive disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. Parkinson's disease is referred to as idiopathic, which means that the cause... Read more »

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