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...progressive dementia, early diagnosis is important to ensure proper diagnosis, treatment and planning.Types of dementia include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).... Read More

...29,000 of the people in the study had developed Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The researchers controlled for other factors that can contribute to the development of dementia,... Read More

You’re probably familiar with the most common Alzheimer’s symptoms that may point to the early stages of the disease and some other types of dementia: Memory loss, especially being unable... Read More

...about the risk of dementia and wonder if you or they need to be screened for cognitive impairment, a risk factor for dementia that affects 10 to 20 percent of... Read More

...have found links between a lower risk of cognitive impairment and dementia and closely following a Mediterranean diet. One study also linked this diet to a reduced risk of mild... Read More

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are growing more prominent in the U.S., underscoring the importance of preventive strategies. New research published in the journal Sleep suggests that adequate amounts of sleep... Read More

...has been linked to a possible increased risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. One study looked at more than 35,000 scans from single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) of 17,000... Read More

...with advanced Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia need specialized care and support. Memory care is offered by some continuing care retirement communities, assisted living communities, and nursing homes. If... Read More

...the number of people living with mental health issues. Depression in older people is often misdiagnosed as dementia, because depression shares some symptoms with the early stages of dementia, such... Read More

...Especially for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, noisy, chaotic settings can increase confusion, agitation, and anxiety. Safety: Especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s... Read More