Dementia
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Dementia is a word for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease. People with dementia may not be able to think well enough to do normal activities, such as getting dressed or eating. They may lose their ability to solve problems or control their emotions. Their personalities may change. They may become agitated or see things that are not there.
Memory loss is a common symptom of dementia. However, memory loss by itself does not mean you have dementia. People with dementia have serious problems with two or more brain functions, such as memory and language.
Many different diseases can cause dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and stroke. Drugs are available to treat some of these diseases. While these drugs cannot cure dementia or repair brain damage, they may improve symptoms or slow down the disease.
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Dementia and the Eight Types of Dementia
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Dementia
medicinenet.com — “Learn about the types of dementia, and what causes it, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this progressive disease.” View full resource at medicinenet.com
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Public Knowledge and Attitudes about Dementia and Dementia Patients
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Dementia Care – How to Identify Pain in Dementia Patients
in-lawsuite.com — “It isn’t always easy to identify pain in an elderly person who has Dementia. A person with dementia can’t always tell you they have a toothache or remember how they got hurt in the first place. However, anyone can become a better pain detective when they know what to watch for.” View full resource at in-lawsuite.com
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Dementia Treatment | Dementia Test | Amen Clinics
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Dementia
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Dementia-Topic Overview
webmd.com — “Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with your memory and how well you can think and plan.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Focus On Dementia
medicalnewstoday.com — “Alzheimer's disease is not the only type of dementia. Two particular forms are dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease dementia. In both forms, the diagnosis is of vital importance becau” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Celiac Disease Linked to Dementia
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Death By Dementia
medicalnewstoday.com — “A growing number of older adults are dying from dementia. In an editorial in the October 15, 2009 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Greg Sachs, M.D., professor of medicine and d” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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International Conference On Frontotemporal Dementias
medicalnewstoday.com — “Dementia researchers and caregivers from across the globe will meet in Indianapolis Oct. 6-8 for the 7th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias.The conference provides a ra” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Vascular Dementia: A Resource List
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Roadshow advice for dementia patients
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Dementia Campaign
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