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October 03, 2008
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Suspecting Dementia in Your Loved One? Know the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE)
By Jacqueline Marcell , Health Expert...the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of dementia and am certain that misinformation,... Read more »
Dementia Not Consistently Considered as Cause of Death
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...death as organic brain disease, which basically means dementia. They each had dementia, though... Read more »
Celebrate Awareness! It Will Lead to a Cure
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...issues, and there wasn't even much on Alzheimer's or dementia. There was a little help... Read more »
The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
By David Roeltgen, MD , Health Expert...frequently asked is "What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease?" On one... Read more »
More Reactions to the New York Times Story on Voter's Rights for Those with Dementia
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert...has touched a nerve. Should states allow those with dementia to vote or is this a right that the... Read more »
Health Guide
Preventing Dementia
Research is beginning to reveal that it may indeed be possible to prevent dementia. A brief search of the internet uncovered numerous articles focusing on different ways of possibly preventing it.... Read more »Reversible Dementias
In my previous article I discussed five types of dementias which can occur during the elder years. In this article, I will look at certain conditions that can cause dementia-like symptoms in the... Read more »About The Alzheimer's Association
...advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Associations nationwide... Read more »Distinguishing the Difference Between Dementia and Depression
Overview of the problemIt may seem obvious that depression and dementia are different disorders, but in the elderly distinguishing between these two conditions can be quite difficult and physicians... Read more »Alzheimer's Disease -- FAQs
...Research | FAQs What is Alzheimer's disease?Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people. It involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and... Read more »Medications
...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., anxiety, dementia). It is also used to treat itching... Read more »
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Dementia Isn't Just for the Well Off
August 06, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) It's easy to presume Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia hit people in developed countries harder than those in the... Read summary »
MRI Helps Diagnose Dementia
July 20, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire). -- Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a framework for the diagnosis of three common neurodegenerative disorders --... Read summary »
The Benefits of Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
July 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A doctor's positive attitude to Alzheimer's diagnosis and his or her trusting, personal relationships with local dementia... Read summary »
Cerebrospinal Fluid may Predict Alzheimer's Risk
July 30, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Several cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers showed good accuracy in identifying patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)... Read summary »
Alzheimer's Advance
May 05, 2008ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Music is always on to keep the mood up at Joe and Palmina Beato's house. Palmina has Alzheimer's and is... Read summary »
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