Overuse of technology can lead to 'Digital Dementia'. 10 Symptoms of Digital Dementia You take out your mobile phone whenever you have free time. (with no specific intention to call or to text anyone) You have a habit of taking photos of everything with your phone. (because you are ...
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...
Any dementia is characterized by one of those changes in cognition, plus associated functional impairment, which could be as severe as the inability to dress yourself or brush your teeth, or it could be milder, like difficulty paying the bills, or there could be a safety implication, like ge...
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...
HIV-related encephalopathy:Infection in the brain that can increase the risk of dementia Herpes simplex virus(HSV):Those with both herpes and AIDS may experience sores in the mouth or genitals Cancers People with AIDS are also more susceptible to some types of cancers. While this list is not ...
“Health services don’t routinely offer the tests needed to detect changes in brain function that happen before symptoms are noticeable, like those alluded to in this study. “We must ensure that people with dementia don’t fall through the cracks at a time when treatment or risk-reduction ...
Getting lost on your way home from the grocery store or difficultly doing the job you've had for 20 years are warning signs of Alzheimer's disease oranother type of dementia.1 It's important to recognize that this doesn't refer to learning something new. Instead, this is a change in th...
Still, no matter how much you love the person you care for, they will test your patience. You could be increasingly annoyed by having to answer the same question 50 times a day, seven days a week for someone with dementia. Perhaps you’re frustrated by your mom’s continued in...
Those signs could also signal a more serious decline, such asAlzheimer'sdisease, one of the most common causes of dementia among older adults. The loss of thinking, remembering, learning, reasoning, and behavioral abilities in dementia disrupts daily life and function. ...
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. ...