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How many people get Alzheimer's?
Dementia affects 7% of the general population older than 65 years and that incidence increases with age to 30% of those age 80 years and older. Autopsy results in the United States estimate that LBD accounts for 10-20% of dementia cases
What causes emotional withdrawal?
a form of dementia may set in as we grow older, this does not affect every one, however, this type of dementia could develop into Alzheimer disease which of course will cause the withdrawal from everyday life.
Treatment for Dementia?
Dementia is not a standalone disease. Dementia is a set of symptoms that come about because of another underlying illness. Doctors often see signs of dementia in older patients who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. However, it can also occur in cases of HIV, AIDS, schizophrenia, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neurone disease, and various other illnesses. The term dementia comes from the Latin words de (apart) and mentis (mind). Dementia is a progressive syndrome that worsens with time as the sufferer's brain continues to deteriorate.Symptoms of DementiaThe main symptom of dementia is memory loss. An individual suffering from dementia may forget where he or she is going. This may occur randomly and without warning. The individual may intend to go to the store and forget the way in the middle of the trip. In severe cases, the individual may not remember his or her name or relationships with other people.Mood changes are also common in people suffering from dementia. The individual may experience extreme frustration and aggravation with loved ones. He or she may also cry sporadically. The person may also experience irrational fears and anxiety.People with dementia also have trouble communicating with other people. Every day tasks such as talking, writing, and typing might seem impossible at times. This symptom usually worsens with time.Managing DementiaUnfortunately, most cases of dementia are incurable. The only thing doctors can do is attempt to slow down its progress. The specific treatment a physician decides to use depends on the disease associated with the dementia.Some physicians may prescribe acetyl cholinesterase inhibitors such as Aricept and Exelon to treat dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease. These drugs are effective in slowing down the progress of the symptoms.Selegline is a drug that doctors usually prescribe for patients with Parkinson's disease. It helps to improve problems with movement. Selegline is also effective in decreasing dementia symptoms.Doctors may also use cognitive and behavioral therapies to treat patients with dementia. These talk therapies help the patients to recognize triggers and develop coping strategies. Proper learning strategies can help patients to manage random bouts of extreme fear and anxiety.
How many new cases of Parkinson disease are there every year?
There are as many as 50,000 new cases each year
How many cases of heart disease are there every year?
There's a lot.I once had a hole in my heart.
Where can I find more information about treating dementia?
Information about Dementia can be found in just about every physicians office, every help center, every nursing home, there are support groups out there for family members of dementia patients. Yes, There are more underlying issues to dementia then memory loss, memory loss is just one of the first signs. The treatment options do not include a cure, there is no cure, but there are treatment options that will slow the process of dementia.
What disease does Mozambique have?
Every year 5,800,000 cases of malaria are reported and 3,366 deaths caused by malaria in Mozambique.
Dementia Affects More Than the Memory?
Dementia is a generalized disease; it is not something that is a singular, very specific illness it is a culmination of different symptoms and diseases that affect the brain in a negative manner. Dementia interferes with memory and daily functions that people become accustomed to over time; it affects relationships and virtually every other form of normal function that a sufferer has. Dementia is not simply a memory disorder. In fact, memory loss alone is not a sign of dementia. Doctors will not diagnose a person with dementia until at least two portions of the brain, such as the portions that control memory, cognitive ability or language skills are affected without the loss of consciousness. When a person is diagnosed with dementia, the first question they have is often how treatment will occur. Unfortunately, there is at this time no treatment that cures dementia or reverses the symptoms of this life altering disease. There are, however, different treatments that can benefit patients with dementia; they will not, however, remove the disease from the body and they may not work forever. The first type of treatment available for a patient suffering with dementia is medication. The medication that treats dementia is used to slow the progression of the disease and improve symptoms slightly. These medications can ease the burden placed upon the patient, the patient's family and the caregivers of the patient. In addition, these medications can extend the time before the patient is required to enter an extended care facility for patients suffering from this disease. Quality of life is one of the things that dementia medications can improve. Cognitive training is also available for patients suffering from dementia. Again, this will not reverse the disease or stop it from progressing but it can improve the quality of life and make it better. Doctors can use cognitive training to teach patients to use basic memory devices such as mnemonics to improve memory function or to use computerized recall devices or take notes to help them remember the basics. In addition, rewarding positive behavior will reduce the amount of inappropriate behavior conducted by a dementia patient from his frustration at not understanding.
Real meaning of epidemic?
An epidemic occurs when the rate of a disease (incidence) rises above the prevalence of a disease in a certain area. I.e. if you have 20 cases of TB reported every year for every 1000 people, it would be an epidemic if it raised to 30.
What is the difference between disease disease?
Every disease is an illness but not every illness is a disease (A disease is not a virus, parasite, etc but an illness could be)
In 2008 what is the leading cause of death in the US?
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. Heart disease accounts for approximately 1 in every 3.7 deaths in the United states.
How many people were diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1990?
Every 67 seconds, someone in America develops Alzheimer's. By mid-century, someone in America will develop the disease every 33 seconds. It is estimated that nearly 500,000 new cases of Alzheimer's disease will be diagnosed this year.
