Other Dementias

A neurological disorder known to cause tremors, Parkinson’s disease is typically diagnosed following a thorough medical history examination, as well as a physical and neurological exam. Specific symptoms provide specialists with clues regarding patient prognosis,...

The world of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research is one of constant evolution. Scores of professionals are perpetually at work looking for new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat these diseases. This tireless ingenuity is...

There’s plenty of confusion regarding Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s. How do they differ, how are they similar? By having one form of dementia, does that mean that your symptoms will be more severe? It’s important...

It is not uncommon for older adults to suffer from poor nutrition. Consequences from poor nutrition include skin fragility, falls, frailty, hospitalization, and higher risk for mortality. There has been some suggestion that poor nutrition...

Mixed dementia is a condition in which the signs and symptoms of more than one form of dementia occur simultaneously. The most common type of mixed dementia is characterized by both the protein deposits that...

The disorder of mixed dementia is complex, as it is characterized by signs and symptoms of more than one form of dementia that occur simultaneously. It is most common for individuals with mixed dementia to...

Mixed dementia is a condition in which the signs and symptoms of more than one form of dementia occur simultaneously. The most common type of mixed dementia is characterized by both the protein deposits that...

It is not uncommon for individuals suffering from mixed dementia to be diagnosed with a single form of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia. Because of this, most physicians will base their prescribing...

Currently, there isn’t a cure for vascular dementia. Once damage has been done to the brain, there isn’t currently any treatments offered to reverse these effects. With that being said, there are treatment options available...

Sometimes, early warning signs are challenging to recognize. The truth is, you can never be too safe if you’re concerned that something isn’t right. Pay attention to your body and recognize when things appear to...

Although vascular dementia is fairly common in terms of dementia cases, it can be confusing to set each form apart. Since there’s often a lack of understanding, various myths are perceived as reality. It’s important...

When you understand the risks involved with vascular dementia, you can take effective action and help reduce your overall risk. When it comes to brain health, the choices you make today can greatly influence your...

Besides Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia. This form of dementia is caused by abnormal blood flow to the brain, causing significant impairments. Since this form of dementia can be...

Once suspecting symptoms surface, it’s important to go through proper testing. Confirming a diagnosis for vascular dementia can be challenging, especially when this form of dementia is in its earliest stages. Although it can be...

If your loved one has been diagnosed with vascular dementia, you have probably experienced an overwhelming transition. It’s important to remember, that although your loved one may seem different, it’s critical that you continue to...

After Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia is the most common. This form of dementia develops due to a reduction in blood flow and blood vessel functioning, causing damage within the brain. Symptoms vary and there is...

This form of dementia shares common symptoms with both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Since dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is often misdiagnosed, it’s critical to understand the factors involved in this condition. It is not a...

As you may expect, mixed dementia is a condition that creates abnormalities that are consistent with more than one type of dementia. In its most common form, individuals display the protein deposits that are consistent...

When you think of dementia, what comes to mind? If you automatically think of Alzheimer’s disease, you’re most certainly right. With that being said, there are many other types of dementia that are just as...

Being one of the least common forms of dementia, not as many people are aware of frontotemporal dementia. The term itself covers a group of conditions. Let’s examine this condition in greater detail so that...

Huntington’s is a brain disorder that’s progressive in natural, caused by a single defective gene on chromosome 4. Since changes occur within the central region of the brain, individuals experience symptoms related to mood, mobility,...

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is the most common prion disease, which is a fatal brain disorder. This condition yields symptoms of dementia which progress unusually fast. What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease? Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare brain...

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) is a chronic disorder caused by a thiamine deficiency. This memory disorder is generally caused by alcohol abuse, however, other conditions can also lead to the development of this syndrome. What is...

Receiving the Diagnosis Surely it feels overwhelming to receive a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD). How do you keep putting one foot in front of the other? How do you take the next breath?...

The Importance of Teamwork At the present time, Lewy body dementia (LBD) is not preventable or curable, but some symptoms of the condition may respond to treatment, at least in its earlier stages. A comprehensive...

Educating Others Lewy body dementia (LBD) and its management are in the early stages of understanding. That makes a caregiver of someone with LBD somewhat of a pioneer in identifying the impact of LBD on...

Introduction Lewy body dementia (LBD) is an emerging disease, in terms of ability to define and diagnose it. It’s increasing in frequency, and/or in the medical community’s ability to identify the condition. LBD is thought...

Introduction Although there is ongoing, intense research dedicated to elucidating the nature and treatment of dementias, no drugs have been found to consistently slow, stabilize, or reverse the rate of cognitive decline. There are, however,...