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| Forgetfulness and Age - Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms - DementiaGuide.com | May 12, 2008 | Forgetfulness and Age
It seems like forgetfulness and age are inextricably tied as we get older. As we age, many of us may fear that increasing forgetfulness may be the first signs of dementia. However, some forms of forgetfulness after the age of fifty are seen as a natural part of the aging process and don't necessarily lead to Alzheimer's or any other form of dementia. Understanding t ... | | Understanding Dementia | May 12, 2008 | Understanding Dementia
What is dementia?
Dementia is a disease that affects one’s
cognitive ability, or the ability to process and communicate information in a
coherent and rational manner. Specifically, dementia happens when the cerebral
cortex of the brain begins to degenerate and brain cells begin to die, thus
impairing the brain’s abilit ... | | Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment without Dementia in the United States | May 12, 2008 | Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment without Dementia in the United States
A recent article in an American Medical Journal entitled "Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment without Dementia in the United States"describes the results of the Aging, Demographics and Memory Study (ADAMS). The investigators led by Brenda L. Plassman of Duke University Medical Center concluded that "Cognitive impairm ... | | Memory Loss | May 12, 2008 |
What is memory loss?
Memory loss is the decline in one’s ability to remember facts, processes, and ideas, often affecting one’s ability to function independently on a day-to-day basis. Memory loss can occur as a normal result of aging, or in conjunction with a general cognitive decline, or a decline in one’s ability to think, understa ... | | Dementia Treatment | May 12, 2008 | Taking care of someone with dementia
Dementia is a serious disease that requires ongoing medical care. While dementia often leads to hospitalization in the later stages, it is common for family members or close friends to take on the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for someone with dementia.
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