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Showing posts with label Dementia Types. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dementia Types. Show all posts

Sunday, January 15

What is Vascular Dementia?

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Vascular dementia is one of the 3 leading causes of dementia. When it appears together with Alzheimer's, as it often does, it is called "Mixed dementia". Learn what causes it and how to identify different types.

Friday, December 9

Vascular Dementia 101

EXCEPTIONAL VASCULAR DEMENTIA VIDEO ANIMATION:

Vascular deterioration in brains affects nearly everyone by 70. Aging arteries can trigger Vascular Dementia, or Vascular Cognitive Impairment. See the basics on its causes. Learn some tips on how to prevent it.

Wednesday, December 7

What is MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)?

DIAGNOSING MCI - VIDEO:

Worried about memory? Many of us notice serious memory or thinking slips that don't really affect our daily routines. Is it pre-dementia? See Emory University explain what doctors call "MCI".

Thursday, November 10

Alzheimer's & Dementia - Important Differences

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA - VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT:

If you have been confused by the terms "dementia" and "Alzheimer's", or mistakenly thought that they were the same thing, watch this film. Knowing the difference can be essential.

Tuesday, August 16

A Crash Course in Alzheimer's & Dementia

TOP-RATED VIDEO:

This excellent 8-minute quick-course clearly outlines key facts about Alzheimer's. Learn what happens, who it affects and how it works.

Monday, August 15

Reverse Dementia in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT

Alzheimer's may just be NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus), a curable dementia. 400,000 Americans have NPH. Only 11,000 are properly diagnosed. See how NPH imitates Alzheimer's in as many as 5% of the cases. Find out what you can do about it.

Tuesday, August 9

L.A.T.E. Dementia - A New Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS: L.A.T.E. Dementia is important because it affects millions of people, approximately 40% of people over the age of 85. How is it recognized? What makes it different?

Tuesday, July 26

3 Kinds of Alzheimer's

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER'S

Until now, Alzheimer's was thought to be a single disease. Advanced research is redefining Alzheimer's, showing three distinct subtypes. Find out the differences.

Thursday, July 7

P.A.R.T. Dementia is Alzheimer's Without the Plaque

DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA: Find out how people diagnosed with Alzheimer's may lack Alzheimer's plaques and actually have P.A.R.T. Dementia. (That is, Primary Age-Related Tauopathy, or PART for short). Learn why this matters in treatment & research.

Thursday, June 16

Pseudodementia is Often Curable

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Pseudodementia walks and talks like dementia, but it often responds positively, with treatment permanently improving cognition. Learn how recognizing the difference can change one's life.

Sunday, May 22

Vascular Dementia for Professional & Family Caregivers

PLAIN-ENGLISH CARE VIDEO:

This crystal-clear 20-minute UCLA seminar outlines key facts about Vascular Dementia. Learn what happens, how it compares to Alzheimer's, who it affects, as well as ways to treat and prevent it.

Wednesday, May 4

Sunday, May 1

Hippocampal-Sparing Alzheimer's Goes Dangerously Misdiagnosed

MAYO CLINIC DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Hundreds of thousands of people with Hippocampal-Sparing Alzheimer's go misdiagnosed. With a correct diagnosis, existing medicines can do more. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment for this common type of dementia.

Monday, March 7

Alzheimer's Now, by Mayo Clinic 101

Cover of Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer's Disease VIDEO:

Today's Alzheimer's essentials are covered in this information-packed 2-minute video. Watch this quick refresher, based on the famous Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer's Disease, from one of the world's top research hospitals.

Thursday, February 17

Simply Put, How is Alzheimer's Different from Dementia?

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO:

A down-to-Earth, plain English explanation of the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia.

Monday, May 11

What is Subjective Cognitive Decline?

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DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Memory worsening? Learn from 1000 people who answered "Yes." Understand subtle signals of "Subjective Cognitive Decline". Obtain a basic vocabulary to better discuss memory. See how to get early & effective treatment.

Friday, February 28

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It's HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer's

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3 important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING. It's a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer's in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

Sunday, January 26

Is It Alzheimer's or a Bad Mix of Medicine?

MISDIAGNOSING DEMENTIA - VIDEO:

85-year-old Betty Wallwork was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. But it wasn't true. Using Google and a little detective work, she got to the bottom of her confusion, anxiety and aggression. Then she got her driver's license back. Check out this classic case of misdiagnosed Alzheimer's.

Sunday, January 19

5 Types of Dementia in 8 Minutes

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO:

In this "Overview for Med Students", we talk about some of the most common types of dementia. This will cover Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body, vascular and frontotemporal dementia.

Friday, December 13

The Best Booklet on Early-Onset Dementia

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FREE BOOKLET:

Early-onset dementia strikes people under 65 with Alzheimer's. Get this information-packed 38-page booklet, offering valuable insights based on 2 decades of research.