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Lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent dementia
Dementia affects millions of people all over the world, and that number continues to increase every year—by more than 9.9 ...
It’s not just forgetfulness: 8 early warning signs of dementia
Parkinson’s dementia, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia—the condition affecting both Bruce Willis and Wendy ...
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Fighting Off Stereotypes of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Alzheimer’s is a mind-body malaise that experts say can take up to 20 years to run its fearsome course—like having a sliver ...
Dementia: why prescription drugs like antibiotics and vaccines have been linked to lower risk of the disease
The researchers theorise the protective effects of these drugs could be because they reduce inflammation, control infections ...
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Review Reveals Average Life Expectancy After Dementia Diagnosis
(HealthDay News) — Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men, ...
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Rare form of dementia with devastating symptoms explodes in young people across Britain - as one woman reveals her husband's horrific ordeal and the symptoms YOU shouldn't ignore
Younger people may be more at risk of rare types of the disease such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which tend to initially cause more unusual symptoms, such as personality changes or ...
Memory loss isn’t always Alzheimer’s: Experts warn of common but little-known dementia
A common cognitive disorder with symptoms that mimic Alzheimer's is often mistaken for the disease. Researchers are calling for criteria to diagnose the little-known condition.
Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County adding more services due to increased need
One in three seniors will have some form of dementia over the course of their lifetime after they turn 65, and in Smith ...
Researchers Uncover Potential Treatment for Apathy in Frontotemporal Dementia
A major trial in frontotemporal dementia patients has found that oxytocin can help improve symptoms of apathy. A new study ...
What are the most common signs of dementia – following Pauline Quirke’s diagnosis
Actress Pauline Quirke, 65, famous for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous on long-running sitcom Birds Of A Feather, has ...
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Social activity may delay the onset of dementia by years
A study suggests that frequent social activity may reduce dementia risk and delay cognitive decline in older adults.
Rapidly Progressive Dementia: Reasons for a Sudden Worsening of Dementia Symptoms
Watching an older loved one's mind fade is often a slow, challenging experience for everyone involved. However, sometimes the memory loss can happen fast, leaving little time for answers.