Many people mistakenly believe that dementia and Alzheimer's disease are the same. This common misconception can lead to confusion when discussing symptoms, treatments, and caregiving. Dementia is ...
Dementia, affecting millions worldwide, isn’t a single condition but rather an umbrella term encompassing various disorders that impair cognitive function, memory, and everyday capabilities. Each type ...
Vascular dementia is a decline in memory, thinking skills, and self-care that occurs due to strokes in the areas of the brain ...
As we age, dementia can sneak up on us, but Dr. Pat Zook shares how adopting healthy habits in our 20s and 30s can help ...
While occasionally forgetting where you put your keys or not remembering something on your to-do list happens to all of us, frequent memory lapses may be an early sign of dementia, especially in women ...
‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. This affects at least 1 in 10 people who are diagnosed with dementia. A lot of people have more than one type of ...
There are a number of different types of tremors that may be seen in individuals with dementia. Tremors are also commonly seen in people without dementia. If your loved one has a tremor, a neurologist ...
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