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Understanding Dementia

*Dementia ... . Symptoms of dementia Symptoms differ depending on which parts of the brain are affected and the ... personality How dementia affects the brain The brain controls all the workings of the mind and body ... 85077;understanding dementia;dementia;what is dementia;dementia facts

Caring for End-Stage Dementia

*End Stage Dementia Care ... what to expect and plan for what lies ahead. Caring for End-Stage Dementia Dementia is the loss ... end-stage (advanced) dementia, it may help to know what to expect and plan for what lies ahead ... 41129;Caring for End-stage dementia;end-stage dementia, care

Alzheimer Disease

common cause of dementia and is a progressive disease. This means it gets worse over time. What is ... . Instead healthcare providers can help ease some symptoms. This can make a person with Alzheimer ... Alzheimer Disease;neurological disease;memory loss;dementia;mental status test;Alzheimer's disease;90206

Frontotemporal Dementia

*Frontotemporal Dementia ... history of it or other types of dementia. What are the symptoms of frontotemporal dementia ... Dementia What is frontotemporal dementia? Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of disorders ... 77;Frontotemporal Dementia

Alzheimer Disease

dementia that happens when nerve cells in the brain die. Alzheimer Disease What is Alzheimer ... problems What are the symptoms of Alzheimer disease? The following are the most common

Vascular Dementia

Understanding Vascular Dementia ... Family history of dementia What are the symptoms of vascular dementia? The symptoms of vascular ... the symptoms of dementia or antidepressants to help with depression or other symptoms Living ... 78;Vascular Dementia

For Caregivers: Daily Care for People With Dementia

*Dementia Daily Care ... dementia may have trouble choosing what to wear. It’s OK if clothes don’t always match. But if help is ... Caring for a person with dementia means planning activities and looking after daily personal ... 84435;for caregivers: daily care for dementia patients;dementia, daily care for patients;caregivers, daily care for dementia patients

HIV and Dementia

*HIV and Dementia ... . It can sometimes help ease dementia symptoms. The best way to prevent dementia is to take ... . A structured routine will help you to deal with some of the symptoms of dementia. Writing lists

Parkinson Disease and Dementia

Parkinson Disease, Memory Loss, Dementia ... Parkinson disease is often inherited. It's the result of certain gene defects. What are the symptoms ... disease can't be cured. But there are different therapies that can help control symptoms. Many of the ... movement disorder;memory loss;Parkinson disease;dementia;50

Understanding Reversible Dementias

*Reversible Dementias ... , talk with a healthcare provider They can help find the source of the problem. What are reversible ... dementias? Many factors can cause symptoms that mimic Alzheimer disease. These symptoms are known as ... 85069;understanding reversible dementias;reversible dementias;what is reversible dementias

Stages of Alzheimer Disease

one knows what causes Alzheimer disease. Genes, environment, lifestyle, and overall health may all ... stages helps healthcare providers and family members make decisions about how to care for someone who ... Alzheimer Disease;64;dementia

For Caregivers: Improving Communication with Dementia Patients

*Dementia Caregiver Communication ... Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be understood. This can be ... the disease. These tips can help you find ways to cope. For Caregivers: Improving ... 88907;communicating with dementia patients;communication with dementia;patients with dementia, communicating

Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)

in these areas, they use up the acetylcholine, causing symptoms of dementia. What are the ... or deterioration of the tissues in the brain. Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) What is

What Do You Know About Alzheimer Disease?

of severe symptoms. Which of these strategies helps? You didn't answer this question. You ... . All of the above 9. The average time from the onset of symptoms to death is how ... Alzheimer's disease; degenerative disease; dementia;

Caring for Someone with Alzheimer Disease

: Health history and review of all current medicines Review of any family history of dementia and ... . Eventually, people with Alzheimer disease need help with daily activities because they lose the ... Alzheimer disease;dementia;cognitive function;elderly;senior citizen;senior health;family history;mental status;62

Insect Stings in Children

also sting a child. These ants are usually found in Southern states. What are the symptoms of ... -threatening. See the treatment section for what to do in such an emergency. Symptoms include: Coughing

Get Your Z’s to Control Your COPD

How you slept last night affects more than your mood or the dark circles under your eyes. If you ... affects more than your mood or the dark circles under your eyes. If you have chronic obstructive

When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

*ALL Ch ... most often, the cause of leukemia in children is unknown. What are the symptoms of ALL? Some ... learn more about ALL and how it's treated. What is ALL? ALL is a fast-growing cancer that affects ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment

. MCI raises a person’s risk for Alzheimer disease or other dementias. But not all people who have MCI ... heart can also affect the brain. What are the symptoms of mild cognitive impairment? A person ... geriatrics;MCI;Mild cognitive impairment;memory problems;dementia;Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment;60043

Venomous Snakebites

have venom. What are the symptoms of venomous snakebites? Different snakes have different types of ... first reaction. If you are able, redraw the circle around the site of injury, marking the progression ... snake bite;nenomous snake bite;snake bite symptom;snake bite treatment;venomous snakes;p00859


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