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| Vascular Dementia | January 27, 2010 | Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia (also commonly referred to as: Multi-infarct dementia (MID)), is the second most common type of dementia, accounting for 20 - 30 percent of all cases (Alzheimer's Disease International, 2009 World Report). Vascular dementia, which is slightly more common in men than women, most typically occurs between the ages of 60 and 75.
Vascular dementia results from the damage to the brain that is caused by low bloo ... read more | | | | Alzheimer's Dementia: The Most Common Type | December 21, 2009 |
Alzheimer's Disease: The Most Common Type of Dementia
Know The Difference
Dementia is often mischaracterized as Alzheimer's disease, and for good reason: the most common form of dementia iis indeed Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is characterized by an influx of brain lesions that promote brain cell destruction. Nerve cells die off and the affected areas of the brain shrink and essentia ... read more | | | | Recognizing the Early Signs of Dementia | December 16, 2009 | Recognizing the Early Signs of Dementia
A list of symptoms often associated with the early signs of dementia
Recognizing the early signs of dementia can be difficult as many of them can also be attributed to normal aging, stress or depression. It's important to be aware of the early signs of dementia as it can be a monumental help for early diagnosis and treatment. Here's a list of symptoms that are oft ... read more | | | | Differences in symptoms between different types of dementias | December 16, 2009 |
Differentiating Different Types of Dementia Symptoms
Identifying unique symptoms that correlate with common types of dementia
There are many conditions that can cause dementia. These underlying conditions are also referred to as types of dementia. The three most common types are Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia.
Dementia symptoms that generally oc ... read more | | | | The Seven Dementia Stages | December 16, 2009 |
The Seven Dementia Stages
Understanding Is Key
Experts have determined that dementia - both Alzheimer's dementia and other forms - develops along the course of a seven-stage process. Understanding these dementia stages and charting their course are important steps in learning to diagnose and identify dementia in loved ones, friends, or even yourself.
- No impairment: Patients at this level of deme ... read more
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