1. Several longitudinal studies showed clearly that dementia is a risk factor for death. Patients with vascular dementia have the worst prognosis. These results need to be analyzed while taking into account associated comorbidity, type of treatment, and administered therapies. 2. A large-scale ...
About 10 % of Parkinsonian patients develop dementia, being important to find treatments compatible for both diseases. In Parkinson's disease a dopamine deficiency and an acetylcholine and glutamate surplus occurs in the extrapyramidal system. In the nucleus caudatus, dopaminergic neurons transmit a weak...
Thirty caregivers of people living with dementia were investigated to examine the caregivers' experience of burden. The Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR... LM Emmatty,RS Bhatti,MT Mukalel - 《Dementia》 被引量: 16发表: 2006年 Quality of Life for Caregivers of Elderly Patients with Dementia...
Even renowned doctors believe that the prevalence and incidence of dementia or Alzheimer's disease is growing among the old, and that there is no way to treat it. However, psychiatrists from various hospitals found that starting up simple conversations with patients can help them greatly. One imp...
How to Get Your Medical Marijuana Card: The Complete State-By-State Breakdown Each state has its own unique application process. However, it’s worth pointing out that there are similarities in all U.S. states that offer legal medical marijuana programs. For instance, most offer a reduced-cos...
If we, as a sector, are serious about promoting healthier and happier lives for people with dementia, whose physical and mental wellbeing have been tested to its core, then we must look towards championing human connection and interaction through smart technology. Stuart Solomons is th...
Comment to: 'How patients with dementia influence caregiver burden using the Dementia Assessment Sheet for Community-based Integrated Care System-21 items ... The Dementia Assessment Sheet for Community-based Integrated Care System-21 (DASC-21) items was useful for determining the causes of caregiver...
The two most common neurodegenerative dementias are Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). There is often an overlap of symptoms across these two diseases, which can make diagnoses difficult. Although biomarkers in cerebrospinal fl
mental healthcare services. In addition to treating individuals with dementia, research has also found that online counseling can be beneficial for caregivers and family members who may experience anxiety or depression. For example, going to therapy can support the mental andemotional needs of ...
It can be particularly advantageous to have a patient advocate or loved one with you if you're dealing with a complex health issue; and this is also the case for some patients who are older, have more involved, chronic conditions or who have health issues, like dementia, that make advocati...