Dementia is a brain disorder with permanent loss of memory or other higher cognitive function.. Dementia can either be progressive, such as in
By definition, dementia is permanent. A brief...
When I began caring for my elderly parents (both with early Alzheimer’s not properly diagnosed), I was shocked to read that family... Read more »
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If you do a search of the questions we receive on MyDepressionConnection you will find that the number one inquiry is about the topic of... Read more »
I'm hearing, as a columnist, more questions about the use of medications to "calm" dementia patients. The Wall Street Journal recently ran... Read more »
If you have a loved one who has Alzheimer’s you will undoubtedly worry about the signs and symptoms of their condition. You may wonder if... Read more »
A good night's sleep may help improve some Alzheimer's patients' memory. Experts say that many older people have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and... Read more »
The antidepressant Celexa may be as effective as antipsychotic meds for people with dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers studied 103 patients... Read more »
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A long, uninterrupted night's sleep is good medicine for Alzheimer's patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). New research... Read more »
Researchers have found that people who are depressed may have a greater chance of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In the study,... Read more »