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Dementia is a term applied to a set of symptoms that negatively affect memory, but Alzheimer's is a progressive disease of the brain that causes gradual loss of memory and cognitive function. The exact cause is unknown and no treatment is available.
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Is dementia and alzheimers the same?
Not exactly. Alzheimer's is one form of Dementia, but there are others.
Who would win in a football match feturing Alzheimers Vs Dementia?
Alzheimers is a type of dementia so you can not really compare the two.However alzheimers is a very agressive disease so therefore i would consider it to be the worst of the two.
Do most senior day care centers accept seniors with alzheimers?
No, most won't. There are actually three divisions of senior day care: social, health-focused, and dementia-related. You'll need to put an adult with dementia in a day care center specifically for dementia patients. Someone who has severe Alzheimers needs constant monitoring, while the milder symptoms might make a person just slightly confused. If the symptoms are severe only specialized day care won't be equipped to handle it.
What kinds of symptoms do dementia patients have?
The symptoms of dementia vary depending on the part of the brain that is affected. Some common symptoms include, but are not limited to, difficulty in recognizing familiar people and places, difficulty doing math calculations, and difficulty in remembering recent events. For information consult, http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/tc/dementia-symptoms
Is there a good site for dementia testing online?
There are many websites that offer signs and symptoms of denentia online. I think to get actual testing done, you may need to go to a doctor. Here is a site for more information: www.webmd.com/alzheimers/tc/dementia-exams-and-tests
Does post polio syndrome cause low hemoglobin and dementia?
There is no evidence that Post Polis Syndrome can cause dementia, but PPS sufferers' can develop dementia which is non-related to PPS, such as Alzheimers' Disease.
Does Pernell Roberts have Dementia or Alzheimers?
No, he does not have either one. He is perfectly sane and of excellent mind and memory.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimers?
whaT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS.
What are early symptoms of alzheimers?
whaT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS.
What does BPSD stands for?
The acronym stands for the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia. The abbreviation BPSD stands for Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia.
Ruling out dementia and alzheimers what can cause hallucinations in elderly?
Don't neglect the possibility of badly managed medication.
Brain disorder marked by dementia and personality changes?
they are probably looking for alzheimers but this probably fits other diagnoses
