Dementia: It's not always Alzheimer's
Many disorders, some curable, can cause dementia. Don't assume it's always Alzheimer's. Dementia is a neurological disorder that affects your ability to think, speak, reason, remember and move. While Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause ... [... more]
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Sundowning: Late-day confusion
Sundowning isn't a disease, but a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia. The term "sundowning" refers to people who become increasingly confused at the end of the day and into the night. Sundowning isn't a disease, but a symptom [... more]
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Vascular dementia
Vascular dementia - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this stroke-related disorder. Vascular dementia is an umbrella term that describes impairments in cognitive function caused by problems in the blood vessels that feed the brain. [... more]
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