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types of dementia

4 Types of Dementia and Their Warning Signs

Sep 12, 2018 · · Memory
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common of the various types of dementia and has become something of a “catch-all” term for severe cognitive impairment, but it isn’t the only type of dementia to which older adults are vulnerable. “Figuring out which type a person has is important, since the drug treatments … Read More
Lewy body dementia

Lewy Body Dementia: Outlook and Action Steps

Aug 27, 2018 · · Memory
Researchers are exploring new approaches that are increasing scientific understanding of dementia with Lewy bodies (or DLB), also known as lewy body dementia. In one study, the transplantation of stem cells into DLB-damaged areas of the brains of mice revitalized those regions and resulted in dramatic improvements in the animals’ … Read More
early-onset Alzheimer’s disease

What Is Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease?

Aug 20, 2018 · · Memory
Alzheimer’s disease does not affect just the elderly—sometimes it can attack people in their 50s, 40s, and even 30s. And when it does, the effects can be devastating. So what is early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (EOAD)? Simply put, EOAD involves the onset of Alzheimer’s before the age of 65, when it … Read More
Parkinson's Treatment

What’s New in Parkinson’s Treatment

Aug 14, 2018 · · Memory
Today’s Parkinson’s treatment options address the symptoms of tremors, stiffness, and slow movement to improve quality of life. However, they do little to slow the progression of this disease.  Fortunately, research is helping us better understand Parkinson’s. While early signs of Parkinson's disease can be overlooked, once it's diagnosed, treatment … Read More
memory improvement games

Memory Improvement Games: Train Your Brain

Aug 6, 2018 · · Memory
Regularly engaging in memory improvement games, training exercises that help you practice specific cognitive abilities (e.g., attention or processing speed), seems to protect against memory loss better than memory strategies alone. So as we get older, it's important to keep our minds moving. Memory Improvement Games, Tips, Advice Cognitive training … Read More
what is vascular dementia

What Is Vascular Dementia?

Jul 9, 2018 · · Memory
Vascular dementia (VaD) ranks second among memory loss causes after Alzheimer’s disease, yet it is often overlooked. But what is vascular dementia? The condition is caused by vascular problems affecting memory regions and supporting structures in the brain, and is closely associated with cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease. Causes of … Read More

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