Dementia Guide

Common Dementias

Frontotemporal Dementia Doctor Fights For the Ultimate Underdog

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In early Alzheimer’s, memory is the problem. FTD goes further, destroying the uniquely human capacity for social networking. See why Dr. Bruce Miller has chosen to champion the ultimate underdogs, his patients with FTD.

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Alzheimer's Roundup

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What do scientists know about dementias such as Alzheimer's? If you already watched our "8-Minute Introduction to Alzheimer's", you will want to hear this in-depth 16-minute roundup from Dr. George Perry. Dr. Perry is one of America's top 20 Alzheimer's researchers.

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Frontotemporal Dementia

Regions in the Human Brain

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), sometimes called frontal lobe dementia, describes a group of diseases characterized by degeneration of nerve cells - especially in the brain's frontal and temporal lobes. Experts believe FTD accounts for 2% - 10% of all cases of dementia.

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Huntington's Disease (HD)

Brain

In the last several years, scientists have made several breakthroughs in the area of Huntington's disease research. This article is written for health professionals, researchers, caregivers, and, most important, for the many families who are affected by Huntington's disease.

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Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)

The Brain

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is one of the most common types of progressive dementia.The central feature of DLB is progressive cognitive decline, combined with three additional defining features:

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Vascular Dementia (VD)

Blood vessel problems that cause strokes

Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia, after Alzheimer's disease. It accounts for up to 20 percent of all dementias and is caused by brain damage from cerebrovascular or cardiovascular problems - usually strokes.

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Advanced Class on Vascular Dementia

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Our understanding of vascular dementia is rapidly evolving. It is not always easily diagnosed. It is often mixed with Alzheimer's. Watch this video to gain a clear understanding of vascular dementia's diagnosis, peculiarities and  management.

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