DIAGNOSIS ARTICLE + VIDEO: The family of major league soccer player Scott Vermillion is speaking out about his posthumous diagnosis of CTE Dementia (chronic traumatic
SCIENCE SHOW – LBD VIDEO: Robin Williams brought unprecedented awareness to Lewy Body Dementia. It’s a common but not-well-known type of dementia. How did it
Pseudodementia walks and talks like dementia, but it often responds positively, with treatment permanently improving cognition. Learn how recognizing the difference can change one’s life.
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: Robin William’s wife said getting his Lewy Body diagnosis was like playing Whack-a-Mole. She would ask, “Which symptom is it this month?” See
DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES and other dementias are caused by proteins called Lewy bodies. How long can one live with them? Mayo Clinic researchers help
LBD VIDEO + ARTICLE: An accurate Lewy body dementia diagnosis is important. It can even have life-saving implications. Affecting more than 1.3 million Americans, Lewy
MEMORY problems are too-quickly diagnosed as Alzheimer’s. A more common memory-culprit may be vascular dementia, caused by stroke, mini-stroke and high blood pressure. Learn the
PLAIN-ENGLISH CARE VIDEO: This crystal-clear 20-minute UCLA seminar outlines key facts about Vascular Dementia. Learn what happens, how it compares to Alzheimer’s, who it affects,
DIAGNOSIS NEWS: CTE dementia can now be diagnosed with certainty. (CTE [Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy] is caused by blows to the head.) This differs from the
UNTREATED CONCUSSIONS may trigger CTE dementia (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). Proper evaluation & treatment of concussions help brains heal. Learn how to best manage concussions.
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People worry about becoming forgetful. Is it the first sign of Alzheimer’s or just the passing years? After all, forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Check out these quick ways to tell the difference.
Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated.
Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!
Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.
Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
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