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A recent study estimates that the number of people in the United States developing dementia each year will double to nearly one million annually by 2060. For Black Americans, the annual number of new cases is projected to triple. This surge is primarily driven by the aging population, as Americans are living longer than ever […]

Since different factors can cause different kinds of Dementia, a person may experience more than one form of Dementia at once. Whenever this occurs, the patient is diagnosed with mixed Dementia, clinically known as dementia-multifactorial. At least one out of every ten people with Dementia has more than one type. Unfortunately, mixed Dementia is significantly […]

Dementia is a combination of symptoms that adversely affect memory, thinking, and social abilities. There are several varieties of Dementia, one of which is Frontotemporal Dementia, which progresses over time and is irreversible. Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) develops when nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain deteriorate. The lobes become smaller as […]

There has been a lot of debate recently about MRI and dementia. Can MRI diagnose Alzheimer’s? This is a complicated question. Let’s start by saying it can definitely be helpful in diagnosing the problem behind dementia. The word “Dementia” often begins to bubble up when a person develops cognitive deficits. This is typically observable by […]

Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia are different forms of dementia. Both progressive disorders have similarities and apparent differences. This article examines the differences between Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and looks at Lewy Body Dementia vs Alzheimer’s. In addition, each condition’s causes, symptoms, and prognosis (expected outcome) are compared, as well as the […]

The term dementia encompasses a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy Bodies, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and others. Even though each type of dementia progresses differently, two general diagnostic models describe dementia progression: the three-stage and the seven-stage models. In the latter case, a patient’s decline is categorized into more specific stages. Understanding […]

Although Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia aren’t essential symptoms of aging, the fact remains that our brains change with age. For example, it is common for people with dementia to experience unusual sleep patterns, but research suggests that these changes could appear long before symptoms like memory loss appear. For instance, Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers […]

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5 million people in the US suffer from Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The disease’s progression causes problems with memory and thinking. Additionally, it damages and eventually destroys brain cells. To understand its process better, we need to know what part of the brain is affected by Alzheimer’s and take a brief […]

Mild dementia is a mysterious condition affecting the brain without causing noticeable behavioural changes. It is often called dementia’s invisible illness because it doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms. There are cases where people don’t know they have mild dementia until it’s too late. But for those that notice some symptoms, 75% of them will experience a significant […]

While Alzheimer’s disease and other associated types of dementia are not a necessary feature of aging, it is undeniable that our brains change as we age. It’s possible to delay or prevent up to 40% of dementia occurrences. The first step is to stay informed and know what’s typical and what isn’t as we age. Let’s read about […]

Both Alzheimer’s and dementia disease are challenging diseases for seniors and their families. Scientists believe these diseases result from genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors like diet and nutrition. Alzheimer’s diagnosis may be terrifying for many people. However, by learning about this disease and knowing what to expect, you can cope with a dementia diagnosis. Having […]

All people experience a range of memory problems when they age. However, some people experience difficulties beyond what one would expect in a healthy senior individual. Such a condition in which someone has minor problems with cognition is known as mild cognitive impairment or MCI. Symptoms of this problem are not severe enough to interfere […]