There are over 80 types of dementia besides Alzheimer’s. Teepa Snow, dementia expert, explains why knowing the right type is so important and why so few people with dementia really do.
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Problems with memory or thinking? Check out this simple, written exam from Ohio State University Medical Center. Find out what made this outstanding test go viral.
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT:
If you have been confused by the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s”, or mistakenly thought that they were the same thing, watch this film. Knowing the difference can be essential.
A very personal and moving account of coping with the impacts of Lewy Body Dementia. Susan served on the board at the American Brain Foundation and is a prominent advocate for LBD and brain research.
This quick, effective 3 to 5 minute dementia test produces results comparable to “gold standard” dementia tests used by clinicians.
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.
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.
Head-to-head study examined which blood tests most accurately detected amyloid plaques and other Alzheimer’s-related measures.
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.
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.
The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.
Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.
People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.
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.
Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.
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