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DEMENTIA  

A 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.

Daily care of a dementia or Alzheimer's patient is a challenge. But there are also humorous moments, and some pretty gross ones.

Folks with dementia love children, especially babies. Take advantage of Grandparent's day to allow these two groups of people to connect. Kids make most people smile especially those with dementia

Smoking 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.

If you struggle with depression now, you stand a stronger chance getting dementia later on in life.

It 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.

When suffering from dementia, many elderly adults find they are unable to express pain complaints and physicians find difficulties in managing pain adequately. The use of the NOPPAIN assessment may improve outcomes

When most people think of dementia, they think that all dementia is the same. It's not. Alzheimer's disease is one form of dementia. Frontotemporal dementia expected to increase. Doctors can now distinguish between these two types of dementia.

One in 7 Americans over age 70 has dementia. As the American population ages, the number of people with dementia is expected to skyrocket.

U.S. research has found that the Dementia risk may be raised by tooth loss or mouth illnesses.

Alzhimer's Disease and dementia can cause many inappropriate behaviors in loved ones, including inappropriate cursing. A real life story of what it's like to deal with a cursing Grandma.

Dementia with Lewy bodies is considered to be a common form of dementia among elderly adults, falling between Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Poor nutrition, illness, and disease early in life contributes to tooth loss later in life. Is there a link between losing teeth and getting dementia? New research indicates there may be a link.

Managing dementia in the elderly can be complex, especially if the condition involves behavioral changes associated with frontotemporal dementia

As my mother-in-law's dementia worsened, I realized that I had trouble keeping "the big picture." This is a tribute to her big picture, and a snapshot of the impact of dementia in the life of a fine woman and those who love her.

I 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.

They have discovered a link exists between a mutated gene and a protein that is found in the dead brain cells of patients with one form of dementia as well as other neurological disorders.

While antipsychotics have typically been utilized to treat this cognitive dysfunction, a new study indicates that antidepressants may be as effective as antipsychotics in treating dementia.

Five million Americans have dementia. A good number of them are Jewish. What can family members do to make someone with dementia feel good this Rosh Hashanah?

As if there were not enough reasons to quit smoking already a new study revealed that smokers may be more likely to develop dementia.

Those who were currently smoking were 50% more likely to develop the dementia than those who were in either one of the other groups.

Because over 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, there are approximately 10 million caregivers attending to them. This is a hard job. Honor them this Labor Day for all the difficult work they do

The scientists reason that in the very early stages of the disease, dementia sufferers become apathetic, lose their initiative and suffer a loss of the sense of smell.

Offering an overview of the impact dementia will have upon the ability of an individual to gain nourishment through oral consumption of food.

This is a story about my dad's life in a nursing home. He was diagnosed with diabetes in 1986, with dementia in 2002, and has broken both hips. He was admitted into a nursing home when he was only 53.

An overview of the benefits and use of the new Razadyne ER, an extended release formula used to treat Alzheimer's dementia.

Dementia is a condition everyone hopes that they do not have to ever deal with. But when a loved one gets dementia, you have no choice but to try to cope. Here's what it is like on a daily basis.

There are many physical causes for dementia in the elderly. Different syndromes are described. Sometimes, though, what appears to be dementia is either improper medication or depression.

A recent study performed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, shows that people over the age of 65 who have had a high exposure to second-hand smoke are 30% more likely to develop dementia.

One-two glasses of wine per day can help you deter dementia!

Alzheimer's Disease is a common form of dementia that seriously impairs a person's ability to continue with their daily activities.

Parents getting older and getting a diagnosis of Dementia can really change a family dynamic

Several medication treatments are available for stroke-related dementia.

Often confused as signs of aging, dementia attributed to subdural hematoma can be treated with surgery.

Dementia is a condition society dosen't like to discuss. What is it? How does it occur? What are the symptoms? I wrote this short article to gain attention to a growing problem among our Senior Citizens.

Researchers announced Tuesday that men who have had a vasectomy are at an increased risk of developing dementia.

Each year, millions of senior adults are misdiagnsed with Alzheimer's disease. This is an overview of one such dementia related condition which is often overlooked, the Frontotemporal Dementias

Many conditions and circumstances can cause memory loss and mood swings in the elderly, dementia is not necessarily the logical source in all cases.

Delirium and dementia are two commonly confused conditions. This article not only describes the symptoms of each condition, but it also details how these conditions can be differentiated.

As our society enjoys increased life spans, they also have a gretaer risk of contracting some form of dementia, a disease that robs them of their ability to function normally.

Frontotemporal Dementia second most common dementia & rare brain disorder. The disease is a genetic mutation. Affecting speech, behavior & eventually memory. Most common difficulty to read & write. Currently no treatment available & cause death.

Planning a structured day with purposefull activities may help reduce the stress for a caregiver and increase the self-esteem and sense of well-being for a person with dementia.

Although patients with dementia cannot communicate their feelings of pain, they often suffer from it. Treatment with Tylenol in a recent study was shown to improve their social activity.

If you're concerned about someone, or you've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, consider the consequences of driving on a public road. Get informed about the dangers of driving with Alzheimer's Dementia and how it affects those around you.

There are common misconceptions about dementia so you need to know what to look for and understand the differences completely. Here is some basic information as well as resources on Dementia.

Senior Savvy Brainstormers is a board game developed by specialists in gerontology, creativity, and adult education. Research shows that playing the game exercises the mind in beneficial ways to fight dementia and increases life satisfaction.

Trying to communicate with someone who has dementia can be frustrating for both parties. Here are some tips from experienced family members and medical professionals that can help.

Patient dementia and wandering, especially in the elderly, is a serious disorder that needs to be addressed.