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All You Need To Know About Mixed Dementia
Mixed dementia is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. This is possible because different types of dementia can have different causes. The most common type of mixed dementia is when the abnormal protein deposits associated with Alzheimer’s coexist with blood vessel problems linked to vascular dementia. Other combinations… […]
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Medical Myths: Debunking 7 Misconceptions About Dementia
Current estimates say that about 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Dispelling some common misconceptions about this disease may help you better understand dementia. Myth: Dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same. Reality: Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia. While people often call the disease Alzheimer’s in general, this… […]
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Dementia And Diabetes: Are They Connected?
It has been clear for many years that Type 2 diabetes increases your risk for strokes and heart disease. Recent study shows that it may also be linked to the onset of dementia. Here’s everything you need to know. What are diabetes and dementia? About 37.3 million Americans—or about 1 in 10—have diabetes, and about… […]
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Depression And Dementia: Are They Related?
Depression and dementia share a lot of symptoms, and researchers have long known that the two go hand-in-hand. The undeniable connection between these two conditions has spurred a great deal of research in recent years. A clear cause-and-effect relationship, meaning whether the early pathology of dementia causes depression, or depression contributes to the onset of… […]
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How to Help Your Loved One With Dementia Cope With Anxiety
The fear or thought that something bad is about to happen can make anyone feel anxious from time to time. However, anxiety is especially prevalent in people with dementia, particularly in the early stages of the disease as people begin to recognize their losses and the seriousness of the disease. Later, they may become anxious… […]
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