A person who experiences any of these symptoms or notices them in a loved one should speak to a medical professional. According to theAlzheimer's Association, it is a myth that cognitive functioning always gets worse as a person gets older. Signs of cognitive decline may be dementia or anothe...
"The approach we have been taking is to think about not only thememory lossthat impacts an individual with dementia but also the prevalent behavioral symptoms of dementia such as depression, anxiety, and agitation that drive the burden of the illness and impacts quality of life for the individua...
While missing an occasional monthly payment isn't something to worry about (at least in terms of the brain's health), if your loved one suddenly has difficulty handling money, paying bills, managing a budget, or even understanding what numbers represent, it could be a sign of dementia. @ka...
David Thomas, head of policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “It is increasingly clear that the best chance to affect the course of the diseases which cause dementia lies in intervening at their earliest stages. “Health services don’t routinely offer the tests needed to detect changes ...
Cambridge scientists have shown that it is possible to spot signs of brain impairment in patients as early as nine years before they receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases. In research published today inAlzheimers & Dementia, the team analyzed data from the UK Bio...
A lack of estrogen through the postmenopausal years can cause physical and psychological changes and have long term impacts on health. You may be at increased risk of developing some conditions, including diabetes, cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, depression, and dementia. ...
Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough Loss of appetite Low energy and fatigue Nausea and vomiting, especially in small children Confusion, especially in older people Bacterial pneumonia—which is the most common type of pneumonia—tends to be more serious...
Sometimes these behavior changes are part of theaging process for dogs, but other times they can indicate problems such as pain (anear infection, for instance),arthritisor age-induced memory loss. These behaviors also can be symptoms of a brain tumor or even dementia, known as cognitive dysfunc...
Some of the conditions that can cause Parkinson’s-like symptoms include:Essential tremor, a type of uncontrolled shaking, can affect the hands, arms, and voice. These tremors usually affect both sides of the body and are worse when a person is moving, unlike the tremors seen in Parkinson’...
"With dementia, people are concerned about their memory getting worse. This shows something happening long before that," she added. The study drew on research including of US president Ronald Reagan's linguistic decline starting in 1980—long before he revealed his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 1994 ...