MANY people expect to experience some memory loss in their later years but when this becomes confusion, most think dementia or Alzheimer's disease.Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
In many instances, a person with dementia who exhibits undesired behaviors is trying to communicate an unmet need, usually in the realm of personal care. The root problem could be constipation, a UTI, or pain. An unwanted bath or change of clothing may be just enough to cause the amygdala ...
Researchers have found a strong association betweenexperiencing migraine attacksand increased risk of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. However, there was no link between migraine and developing vascular dementia, which is caused by restricted blood flow to the brain. What are the s...
DEMENTIA: HOW AND WHOM DOES IT AFFECT? 2 Abstract Although dementia is often viewed as an “old person’s disorder, its effects ripple down in many directions such as family, caregivers, finances, and the healthcare system, leaving behind many unanswered questions and confusion for all. The ...
A deficiency can cause dementia, depression, and other mental health problems. Iron: This mineral is necessary for oxygen transport in the blood and proper brain function. An iron deficiency can cause fatigue, dizziness, and other neurological symptoms. If you suspect that your brain fog may be...
The brain degeneration is associated with common symptoms of CTE includingmemory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression, depression, suicidality, parkinsonism, and eventually progressive dementia. Is MND brain damage?
Why does the author say that one needn’t be concerned about memory slips?() A.Not all of them are symptoms of dementia. B.They occur only among certain groups of people. C.Not all of them are related to one′s age. D.They are quite common among fifty-year-olds. ...
Antipsychotic medicines like Rexulti can raise the risk of death in elderly patients who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). Rexulti is not approved to treat patients with dementia-related psychosiswithout agitationassociated with dementia due to Alzhe...
Dementia Dementia is an all-encompassing term that describes the impaired ability to remember, think, pay attention, communicate, problem-solve, or make decisions related to everyday life that impacts a person’s quality of life. While many people cite feelings of forgetfulness with age, dementia...
Adderall producesgross reductions in blood flow to the brain.Decreased blood flow to the brain plays a major role in cognitive impairment, dementia and Alzheimer's. ABOVE: Breggin, PR. Abreu BE, et al. Influence of amphetamine sulfate on cerebral metabolism and blood flow in man.J Pharm Sci...