Electroencephalography(EEG) is not an imaging study but a recording of the electrical activity in different parts of the brain. It is used in people who are having seizuresbut may help diagnose other disorders as well. What Is the Treatment for Dementia? While at Home, What Can I Do to ...
To support you on your journey, our carers for dementia can also help to produce a support plan and provide information on the care home options in your area. Then you will be able to visit the facilities to assess the environment, culture, and quality of care. When you or your loved ...
put a spotlight on the experience of dementia from an LGBT perspective. This prompted learnerLorraine Murtaghto reflect on the importance of inclusivity in dementia care and consider the promising future direction of developments in this area. ...
There are no published longitudinal studies from Africa of people with dementia seen in memory clinics. The aim of this study was to determine the proportions of the different dementia subtypes, rates of cognitive decline, and predictors of survival in p
Dedicated patient navigators can help schedule follow-up appointments, coordinate prescription assistance, create customized diet plans and provide guidance on disability benefits, housing, financial and employment concerns, and more. Patients can access support groups, exercise classes and other educat...
Studies were mostly conducted in Europe and in older groups in Asia, North America, and Oceania. Age-standardized prevalence estimates increased from 1.1 per 100 000 population in the group aged 30 to 34 years to 77.4 per 100 000 population in the group aged 60 to 64 years. This ...
[69,70,71]. By comparing the intervals between depression and dementia onset, we see that there are potentially two groups of patients that both display elevated risks of dementias, but one group’s risk may be due to long-term depression etiologies impacting brain health while the other may...
Further developments have been advanced in the area of health consultation. The Physician-Robot is a 5-foot-tall telepresence robot equipped with a real-time video display on its flat-screen head. This robot is designed to facilitate easier and more frequent interactions between physicians and thei...
It is estimated that a third of children know someone living with dementia, and there are now many picturebooks for young children that help to explain the
[Health Impact News] Catherine and I were married on May 1st, 1988. Prior to our marriage, Catherine was a senior manager in the administrative area of a major retail chain with some 800 stores. I had […] Read More Man in his 80s with “severe dementia” returning to old self after...