Dementia
Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia.
Dementia can’t be cured, but there are treatments. Early diagnosis allows a person to get the maximum benefit from available treatments and provides an opportunity to participate in clinical trials.
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Meet a Neuropsychologist, Brenda Austin, PhD
Brenda Austin, PhD is a neuropsychologist, a key member of a geriatric care team or any medical team taking care of someone with a brain … ⚠️ You need to sign into — or first create — an account to read articles or comment.
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Have You Chosen Your Health Care Agent?
When people consider completing their Advance Directive for health care, most assume they are making a decision about their desire for life support (such as … ⚠️ You need to sign into — or first create — an account to read articles or comment.
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Family Medical History Is Crucial Information
These days, there is a lot of attention being paid to genetic testing and whole genome sequencing. While these are becoming powerful tools in medicine, we should … ⚠️ You need to sign into — or first create — an account to read articles or comment.