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A Brief Overview of Different Types of DementiaDementia is a disease in which a person becomes disoriented, loses parts of their memory and has trouble performing the daily activities of life.
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Keeping Persons with Dementia Active"Doing things" becomes harder and harder for the person with dementia, as their memory loss progresses. Caregiver often have a hard time thinking of activities that are appropriate. Activity ideas, though, do exist all around us. -
3 Types of DementiaThere are different types of dementia, but they manifest in a number of different ways. Learn to identiy the different types of dementia. -
An Overview of Different Types of DementiaThere are ten types of known dementia. Five of these include Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Parkinson's Disease, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
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Career Choice Determines Location of Dementia in BrainOne's choice of career affects where dementia, if one gets it, will affect the brain. Certain career paths will affect the right side of the brain, some will affect the left side. -
What is a Dementia Garden?For people residing in assisted living or skilled nursing facility, a dementia garden can improve quality of life and enhance brain plasticity. -
Beet Juice Battling DementiaBeet juice has just been demonstrated to aid in the prevention of dementia. There are some other gifts from nature that have been noted to help. -
6 Symptoms of DementiaLearn more about symptoms of dementia. Find out what to expect as dementia progresses.
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Different Types of DementiaA brief guide to the most common forms of dementia. -
6 Risk Factors Related to DementiaLearn more about risk factors related to dementia that may help delay or prevent the onset of environmentally related dementia.
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My Mother, Me and Dementia Make ThreeDementia and Alzheimer's are taking over my mom and my life. This is a devastating disease that no one can control. Alzheimer's seems to change all lives involved.
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Vascular Dementia Nature Can HelpThere is no cure for vascular dementia. However, there have been alternative therapies which have been effective in the management of associated symptoms of this disease.
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What Kind of Aerobic Exercise Lowers Dementia Risk?The evidence is overwhelming that aerobic exercise lowers risk of dementia. -
Getting Through the Night with Alzheimer's Disease & DementiaIt is common for sleeplessness, night waking and wandering to affect persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. There are things a caregiver can try to help alleviate these problems and provide for a more peaceful night.
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Shake Your Family Tree for DementiaAs there is strong evidence of a genetic component in dementia, you should be aware of your relatives and recent ancestors who had or who may have had dementia.
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Minimize Your Chances of Suffering from DementiaExercising your brain is the key to reducing your chances of dementia. Although there is no cure for dementia you can do activities to have a more healthy brain. -
Finding In-Home Care for DementiaIf you are thinking about in-home care for someone who is suffering from dementia there are a few things you should consider.
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Sedation Drugs Taking Lives of Dementia SufferersMany people with dementia receive anti-psychotic drugs which are unnecessary. Alternative approaches work best. -
Lewy Body DementiaLewy body dementia has no cure and no medications to treat this disease. Medications for other diseases have been used that carry negative reactions at times. Alternative treatments have been known to aide this disease.
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Tips on Working with a Person with DementiaHere are five helpful things everyone needs to know to be more successful when working with a person with dementia.
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Pensacola Entrepreneur's Personal Experience Helps Dementia PatientsPensacola's reluctant entrepreneur, Mary Beth Sloan, wanted to help her mother-in-law who struggled with dementia. She created a photo journal that led to a book series that generates communication and improves the quality of life for dementia patients. -
The Facts About DementiaA guide to understanding dementia.
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What You Need to Know About Dementia and Alzheimer's DiseaseI have compiled some general information of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease for those who are affected with this disease and for those who are curious. It gives information on the four stages of Dementia and what happens in each stage.
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Living with a Dementia SuffererDementia sufferers live in an altered state of mind, the State Of Dementia. As a caregiver to a dementia sufferer, I am a frequent visitor to this altered State of Dementia. -
Sign of Dementia: Wandering and Aimless MovementAs a common sign of dementia, many elderly adults begin wandering aimlessly leading to a risk of health.
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Resources for Anyone Struggling with DementiaDementia is very hard to deal with for not only the person suffering from dementia but the family and caregivers of that person.
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One in Seven Americans Age 71 and Older Has Some Type of DementiaA study in collaboration with the National Institute on Aging has shown that dementia among older people is more widespread than previously thought. Toll might reach 5.1 million in 2010.
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Dementia Comes in Different FormsThere are treatable and untreatable forms and causes of dementia. Find out more about them here.
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Daily Challenges With a Dementia or Alzheimer's PatientDaily care of a dementia or Alzheimer's patient is a challenge. But there are also humorous moments, and some pretty gross ones. -
Smokers More Likely to Develop Alzheimer's Disease and DementiaSmoking is believed to increase the risk of cerebrovascular disease, which is also tied to dementia. When all was said and done, study authors conclude that elderly smokers clearly have increased risks of dementia and cognitive decline. -
Tips for Combating Depression Now to Lessen Your Chances of Getting Dementia LaterIf you struggle with depression now, you stand a stronger chance getting dementia later on in life.
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Dementia Study Shows Better Palliative Care Needed for People with Advanced DementiaDementia accounts for an increasing number of deaths in America, however, end of life care for patients with advanced dementia may overlook the discomfort of these patients in their final months of life.
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Living with Vascular DementiaHaving run a small assisted living facility for 5 years, I worked with dementia patients for a long time. This is what I learned about dealing with dementia.
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Coping with Dementia: My Personal StoryIf an elder loved one is afflicted with dementia, traditional means of communication may no longer serve their purpose. We need to pursue creative methods for coping for dementia.
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The Two Different Types of DementiaOver twenty-four different dementia disorders impair people. These disorders are categorized into two types. 1. Irreversible, or Cortical dementia, and Reversible/treatable, or Subcortical dementia. -
Dementia: Part IIIThere are several types of dementia that affect the brain and cause symptoms that interfere with one's daily activities. Four of these include Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Pick's Disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Huntington's Disease.
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When Dementia Hits HomeDementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities, severe enough to affect everyday functioning. Get the facts on dementia, the different kinds of dementia and dementia resources. -
Natural Aging, Dementia or Alzheimer's: The Causes, Symptoms, and DiagnosisAlzheimer's is just one form of dementia. Learn about the different forms of dementia, their causes, symptoms, and diagnosis.
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What Are the Different Types of Dementia?Dementia is usually considered a disease of the elderly, though genetics and accidents can also cause this condition.
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Learning About and Dealing with My Mother's Illness: DementiaWhen I learned that my mother had dementia, I realized that our relationship would change. I've continued to learn from her, but it is in a different way now.
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