What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?
July 13, 2023
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Posterior Cortical Atrophy, or PCA, is a specific form of Alzheimer’s that affects the back of the brain.
Author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with it.
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SPARK: What Happened to Robin Williams’ Brain?
June 29, 2023
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TRAILER: Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Is It Alzheimer’s or a Bad Mix of Medicine?
June 15, 2023
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85-year-old Betty Wallwork was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But it wasn’t true. Find out why.
Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to the Brain
June 12, 2023
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DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia.
CTE Dementia: Tony Dorsett’s Story
May 29, 2023
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LOOKING BACK: Are concussions a given part of playing hard? Watch football legend Tony Dorsett and his wife share their story.
Caring for Vascular Dementia
May 21, 2023
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TEEPA SNOW CARE VIDEO: Vascular dementia poses unique challenges to caregivers. Learn how vascular dementia differs from Alzheimer’s. See how to make life better, both for you and the one for whom you care.
5 Types of Dementia in 8 Minutes
May 18, 2023
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In this “Overview for Med Students”, we talk about some of the most common types of dementia.
Diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia is Tricky But Vital
May 11, 2023
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Fifty percent of people with Lewy Body Dementia said they were originally misdiagnosed with a type of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Find out how LBD is exquisitely sensitive to certain medications, and why an early, accurate diagnosis is critical.
Vascular Dementia: What’s Anger Got to Do with It?
May 11, 2023
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Outbursts of anger may trigger strokes and other cardiovascular problems that are foundations of vascular dementia. The differences are not subtle, as angry people may be tripling their chances of a stroke leading to vascular dementia. Get the relevant details.
Is Alzheimer’s Connected to Concussions?
May 10, 2023
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Brain patterns in concussions are similar to patterns seen in Alzheimer’s. Why? The initial traumatic event that caused the concussion may trigger a sequence of degenerative changes in the brain.
With 1.7 million annual concussions in the U.S., learn more about these relevant findings.
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