Dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia

July 9th, 2011

The percentage of Americans aged 65 and older will double by 2030, and with this demographic shift the US is preparing for an epidemic of age-related neurological conditions. UCSF neurologists Gil Rabinovici, Adam Boxer, and William W. Seeley, discuss diagnosis and new treatment for dementia and Alzheimer’s. Series: “UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public” [...]

can choosing certain professions reduce your risk of alzheimers or dementia?

June 30th, 2011

can choosing certain professions reduce your risk of alzheimers or dementia? say you chose a profession of teaching or in a science related field, are you less likely to develope dementia or alzheimers because you are constantly using your brain? Best answer: Answer by brokendoonactressyes OK that’s where i went wrong…lol….just like exercising your body…yup [...]

Q&A: Where and when did Alzheimers and dementia come about?

June 5th, 2011

Where and when did Alzheimers and dementia come about? Where did the disease alzheimers and the disease dementia originate? When were they discovered? Best answer: Answer by K.PrakashchandraBoth were called “old age diseases’ from the time immemorial. What do you think? Answer below!

My Mom is 66 she has become stupid and forgetful, is it dementia or Alzheimers?

May 2nd, 2011

My Mom is 66 she has become stupid and forgetful, is it dementia or Alzheimers? My Mother is 66 years. Recently she has become stupid and forgetful, could it be onset of dementia or Alzheimers or is it the normal process of growing old? Best answer: Answer by james_soccer_12most likely alzheimerz. She is at age [...]

Is George Bush Getting Alzheimers? : Bush 10 Years Ago

April 30th, 2011

This video says he is showing signs of pre-senile dementia. Is George Bush Getting Alzheimers? : Bush 10 Years Ago

Alzheimer’s Association 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures

April 27th, 2011

The Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures report details the growing prevalence and escalating impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, caregivers, families, government and the nation’s healthcare system. Alzheimer’s Association 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures

Alzheimers Awareness 8″ Ribbon Car Magnet

April 10th, 2011

Alzheimers Awareness 8″ Ribbon Car Magnet Your browser does not support iframes. Alzheimers Tweets The Smartest Senior Care Option for Alzheimer's Disease: If you have an aging loved one that is showing signs of… http://bit.ly/gfU7gc – by propomarticles (Propom Articles) @emirapermata ยป "@BeasiswaIndo: http://beasiswaindo.com/1948 PhD Studentship, Alzheimers Society, University of Edinburgh, UK" – by DinaRiyani [...]

Are they using the terms dementia and Alzheimers interchangeably these days?

February 5th, 2011

Are they using the terms dementia and Alzheimers interchangeably these days? When I studied 20 years ago, Alzheimers was a brain disease which was one cause of dementia and could have an early onset. Now the terms seem to be synonyms. Please answer only if you are a professional and work in health care. Best [...]

Q&A: How do you know if you have dementia or Alzheimers?

February 3rd, 2011

How do you know if you have dementia or Alzheimers? For example, if you run out of your house for no reason (maybe confusion) is that dementia or Alzheimers? Which is worse? Best answer: Answer by rationalladyProbably only a doctor can determine the cause of erratic behavior. It could be caused by drugs, legal or [...]

Photography Fights Alzheimer’s

January 21st, 2011

Photography Fights Alzheimer’s Got a B+ on this shot…. take a min to read this if you would. It illustrates just how powerful Photography can be. There is a small aviary in the reception area of the nursing home my grandpa is in. One of his passions in life was photography and he got me [...]