About Dementia
Dementia is a complicated, often confusing health issue. It can be as frustrating for the person experiencing its symptoms as it is for the caregiver.
This section provides a wide range of information to help you gain more confidence as a care provider. Sections include information about the different types of dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease
A neurological disease that affects memory and behaviour. It is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. There is no known cause but genetics and lifestyle are thought to play a role., management strategies, the best ways to work with your doctor, resources on where to get more information and help, as well as Frequently Asked Questions and a Glossary of over 375 helpful terms.
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The term dementia refers to a chronic Chronic
A long-standing and continual disease process is referred to as being chronic.
, usually progressive Progression
A disease that is increasing in severity; going from bad to worse over time. problem of cognition Cognition
The mental processes associated with knowing and understanding thoughts and perceptions about one's environment. that usually affects memory Memory
The ability to process information that requires attention, storage, and retrieval. and almost always affects judgment, decision-making and relationships with others.
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
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Current information on various treatments of dementia, including medications, counselling ,exercise and challenges.
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For most cases of dementia, the family doctor Family doctor
A doctor who provides generalized, primary care to their patients. plays the primary role in management and treatment of the disease. The doctor relies heavily on the care giver to provide him or her with up to date information on symptoms.
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Resources for Caregiver Support, Recommended Reading, Tradeshows and Conferences, Research, Clinical Trials Clinical trials
Organized studies that test the value of various treatments, such as drugs or surgery, in human beings. Offices and Journals.
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Understanding Dementia
Understanding Dementia is a book written by Kenneth Rockwood and Chris MacKnight, members of the Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University and practising geriatricians at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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Frequently asked questions about dementia.
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Our Glossary contains over 375 terms associated with dementia.
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