5-Minute Pen & Paper Dementia Test
August 29, 2024
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This quick, effective 3 to 5 minute dementia test produces results comparable to “gold standard” dementia tests used by clinicians.
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USA Dementia Diagnosis is Double Trouble
August 22, 2024
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In the USA, the same person may be twice as likely to be told they have dementia, depending on where they are diagnosed. Learn more to get a more accurate test and better treatment.
4 Cardinal Signs of Lewy Body Dementia
August 5, 2024
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Expert Dr. William A. Van Horn explains what is Lewy Body Dementia, and what you can do to maximize quality of life for your family and your loved one suffering with LBD.
Comparing Alzheimer’s Blood Tests
July 28, 2024
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Head-to-head study examined which blood tests most accurately detected amyloid plaques and other Alzheimer’s-related measures.
How Your Doctors Diagnose Dementia
June 17, 2024
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Accurately diagnosing a dementia type can be very beneficial, even life-saving. With over 100 dementia types but no simple test, see tools and techniques to better diagnose dementia.
Scammability – Dementia’s Newest Warning Sign
June 8, 2024
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ELDER ABUSE (VIDEO + ARTICLE): Scammability, or ease of getting scammed, is a warning sign for dementia. Caused by loss of social judgement, it occurs before thinking or memory problems.
Reverse Dementia in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
April 29, 2024
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DIAGNOSIS (VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT):
5% of Alzheimer’s cases may really be NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus), a curable dementia. 400,000 Americans have NPH. Only 11,000 are properly diagnosed. Find out what you can do.
Alzheimer’s Misdiagnosis # 5: Lyme Disease
April 24, 2024
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DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Country music legend Kris Kristofferson Alzheimer’s misdiagnosis ruined his career. Turned out he had Lyme disease. Learn about his remarkable recovery and the signs to look for.
Before You Take The Alzheimer’s Blood Test, Watch This!
April 18, 2024
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Want a blood test to screen for Alzheimer’s? See what you MUST know before you do. It’s not just a simple yes or no – your lifestyle, finances and mental peace hang in the balance.
Exploring Lewy Body Dementia
April 10, 2024
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Lewy Body dementia is frequently mistaken for Alzheimer’s. That’s dangerous, as Lewy Body dementia requires different medications and unique caregiving techniques. Explore this common type of dementia.
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