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Posts Tagged with "definition of dementia"

  • Elderly Driving, Featured, Health & Disability

    Posted on December 5th, 2011

    Written by David Downey

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    brain diseases, definition of dementia, Dementia, dementia causes, dementia definition, dementia signs, dementia symptoms, disease of the brain, driving and dementia, late stage dementia, memory and dementia, signs of dementia

    DEMENTIA SIGNS

    Since we are all different, it is no surprise that (should we begin to experience some form of dementia) our symptoms and any changing behaviors will also vary from person to person.  Noticeable dementia signs will not be the same in all people.
    MEMORY AND DEMENTIA
    Usually the first dementia sign that individuals and families notice are lapses in short-term memory.  Perhaps you notice that your dad tells the same story during the same conversation, or your spouse forgets where… More

  • Featured, Health & Disability

    Posted on November 20th, 2011

    Written by David Downey

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    alzheimer, alzheimer disease, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, Cognition, Creutzfeldt-Jakob, definition of dementia, dementia definition, dementia stages, dementia types, dementia with Lewy Bodies, diseases of the braindementia, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Parkinson's disease, stages of dementia

    DEFINITION OF DEMENTIA

    The Alzheimer’s Association, which serves the families of all who have any form of dementia, defines the condition as being characterized as a loss in memory and other cognitive abilities.  It is caused by various diseases and conditions that damage brain cells.  Dementia is not a normal part of aging.
    CRITERIA FOR DEMENTIA
    To be categorized as dementia, the following criteria must be met:
    In addition to loss of memory, at least one of the following cognitive abilities… More

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    Posted on September 1st, 2011

    Written by David Downey

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    WHAT IS DEMENTIA?

    DEMENTIA DEFINITION
    The Mayo Clinic‘s definition of dementia makes clear that dementia is not a specific disease. “Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.    Dementia indicates problems with at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and impaired judgment or language. Dementia can make you confused and unable to remember people and names. You also… More

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