Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA): Symptoms & Treatments
Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA): Symptoms & Treatments
What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy? Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also known as Benson’s syndrome, is a rare degenerative brain and neurological disorder caused due to a gradual and progressive deterioration of the cortex (the outer layer of the brain) at the back (posterior regions) of the brain. This ailment usually affects eyesight and the ability … Continue reading "Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA): Symptoms & Treatments"
Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
What is Parkinson’s Disease Dementia?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder of the central nervous system that affects an individual’s mobility and ability to perform regular activities. It typically occurs in older adults over the age of 65. The disease impacts physical movements, but the patients can also exhibit impairment of mental functions, thought processes, and memory. This condition … Continue reading "What is Parkinson’s Disease Dementia?"
Dementia Patients Stop Eating
What to do if dementia patients stop eating?
People with dementia may experience difficulty eating, swallowing, and drinking as the disease progresses. Although this behavior can occur at any stage of the disease, it tends to be most common in the late stages. In late-stage dementia, the difficulty in swallowing limits the intake of food and drinks. This time can be difficult and … Continue reading "What to do if dementia patients stop eating?"
Strategies To Cope With Hallucinations & Delusions In Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Strategies To Cope With Hallucinations & Delusions In Alzheimer’s & Dementia
As the brain undergoes complex changes, people afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia often see, hear, or even smell non-existent things. These behavioral issues are known as hallucinations and delusions. Hallucinations and delusions may seem similar, but they are characteristically distinct behaviors. While hallucinations involve seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling things that … Continue reading "Strategies To Cope With Hallucinations & Delusions In Alzheimer’s & Dementia"
Vascular Dementia
Everything You Need to Know About Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia in older adults after Alzheimer’s disease, accounting for approximately 15-20% of dementia cases. This disorder, also known as multi-infarct dementia, refers to the cognitive changes due to conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain and impair the blood flow to different portions of … Continue reading "Everything You Need to Know About Vascular Dementia"
Treatment Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Aducanumab Therapy for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Finding an effective treatment of Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease affecting about 6.2 million people in the US, is one of the primary goals of the research world. Scientists are trying to uncover the underlying biological processes of this disease in order to discover ways to slow its progression or alleviate its symptoms. In such an … Continue reading "Aducanumab Therapy for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease"
Funding For Alzheimer’s Research
Congress announced $289 million increase in funding for Alzheimer’s research
Alzheimer’s disease is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., killing approximately 80,000 people each year. According to some estimates, 1 in 3 older people die due to Alzheimer’s and other related dementia. In 2020, caring for Alzheimer’s patients cost the nation over $305 million, which is expected to increase to $20 trillion … Continue reading "Congress announced $289 million increase in funding for Alzheimer’s research"
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Lewy body dementia (LBD) affects over a million individuals in the United States. Many experts consider it the third most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, consisting of 5-10% of the total cases. Its symptoms typically appear at the age of 50 or above, and it is slightly more prevalent in … Continue reading "Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms & Diagnosis"
Part Of The Brain Does Alzheimer’s Affect
What part of the brain does Alzheimer’s affect?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that starts and develops gradually in older people. As it progresses, the brain undergoes several changes, affecting memory, language, and thinking skills. Brain shrinkage to a certain extent is normal in healthy aging but, surprisingly, the neurons are not lost in substantial numbers. In Alzheimer’s, however, the brain shrinks … Continue reading "What part of the brain does Alzheimer’s affect?"
Genetic Testing Determine Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Can Genetic Testing Determine Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?
Having a family history of Alzheimer’s disease might make you concerned about developing it yourself at an older age. In that case, you may want to undergo genetic testing to know about the probability of developing Alzheimer’s. Multiple researchers have highlighted the link between an increased Alzheimer’s risk and a person’s genetics. Scientific findings show … Continue reading "Can Genetic Testing Determine Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?"
Making the Home Safer
Making the Home Safer
Some people with Alzheimer’s can live at home for a very long time, perhaps the rest of their lives. Others may need to be placed in assisted living, and caregivers will have to determine when that time is appropriate. It will differ for everyone. However, taking certain precautions will help maintain a safe environment in … Continue reading "Making the Home Safer"
Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Ways to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is a progressive disorder of the brain characterized by a gradual loss of memory and cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, reasoning — and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. As the disease … Continue reading "Ways to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease"
Dementia May Cause Problems With Money Management
Dementia May Cause Problems with Money Management Years Before Diagnosis
People with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may start having trouble managing their finances several years before their diagnosis, according to new research supported by NIA. Published online in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study is the first large-scale analysis of people’s ability to manage their money before and after a dementia diagnosis. Common symptoms of … Continue reading "Dementia May Cause Problems with Money Management Years Before Diagnosis"
The Best News of 2020
The Best News of 2020
Thank you for being the only good thing to happen in 2020. My Father has Alzheimer’s and lives with me. I have been out of work for most of 2020 due to COVID. I had a hard time making ends meet even before the pandemic because it was so hard to take overtime because of … Continue reading "The Best News of 2020"