Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide and is the most prevalent form of dementia. Onset typically occurs after age 65, and common symptoms of moderate Alzheimer's disease include deficits in short- and long-term memory, language difficulties, an...
Why is a brain MRI done to diagnose Lewy body dementia? Why is repetition preserved in transcortical aphasia? How does Lewy body dementia differ from Alzheimer's? Why is the Alzheimer's disease brain smaller than the normal brain? Does dementia cause aphasia?
In recent years, many studies have confirmed that ALS is associated with cognitive dysfunction and dementia, so the concept has changed from motor neuron disease to “motor neuron network disease.” In the past, it was thought that ALS selectively affects motor neurons, but it is now known tha...
doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-28661-9.00001-9Andrew E. Budson M.D.Paul R. Solomon Ph.D.Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia (Second Edition)
Our analysis indicates that the primary reasons for using dietary supplements in adults was to improve or maintain overall health, which may or may not include the prevention or treatment of disease. It is interesting to note that dietary supplements were reported to be used to “supplement the ...
A slew of studies demonstrate the perils of clutter, and how organizing your environment can boost your mood and productivity and reduce stress and anxiety. So why is it so hard?
Older adults tend to go to bed earlier than they did when they were younger, so it may seem as though they are sleeping more. (1) Peeking under the covers on this one, the truth is that older adults may feel the need to spend more time in bed in order to meet their daily requirem...
As such, it is important to take medicines as directed and if your period becomes heavier or prolonged, to contact your doctor, says Dr. Horton. You may need blood work to determine if you are taking too much medicine, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories may be used to treat your heavy...
It is important to get regular moderate exercise. Walking is the best, and swimming may also be helpful. Regular exercise increases the body's ability to dissolve clots. Wherever you may be, do not sit for more than an hour at a time without getting up and walking around. Better yet, ...
This is a similar hormonal imbalance that can affect older dogs, especially female dogs that have been spayed. Again, it can leave your dog simply unable to control its bladder. They will pee without wanting to. Dementia Dementia and other forms of impaired thinking that dogs can develop as ...