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- Dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities The symptoms interfere with a person's daily life Dementia isn't one specific disease Several diseases can cause dementia Memory loss is one of the early symptoms of dementia
- What is Dementia? - Mayo Clinic Connect
We want to provide some clarity on what dementia is, and the different types of dementia Dementia is a word that describes a variety of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities in a way that affects a person’s daily life
- Moments of clarity in the fog of dementia - Mayo Clinic News Network
A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Alzheimer's Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association investigated lucid episodes in people living with later stages of dementia, providing insights into how these occurrences reveal themselves
- Alzheimers and dementia: Whats the difference? - Mayo Clinic
It is marked by symptoms of dementia that gradually get worse over time Alzheimer's disease first affects the part of the brain associated with learning, so early symptoms often include changes in memory, thinking and reasoning skills
- Alzheimers disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Of the more than 55 million people in the world with dementia, 60% to 70% are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease Early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include forgetting recent events or conversations
- Lewy body dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Lewy body dementia causes a decline in mental abilities that gradually gets worse over time People with LBD might see things that aren't there, known as visual hallucinations
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Dietary supplements dont reduce dementia risk, but . . .
Instead of taking dietary supplements for brain health, Dr Petersen and the Global Council on Brain Health recommend that people focus on three things that are proven to help reduce the risk of dementia: regular exercise, diet and intellectual stimulation
- Alzheimer’s and dementia: When to stop driving
The decision to stop driving may be difficult for the person with dementia, caregivers and family members If you care for someone with dementia, consider these strategies to prioritize safety and ease the transition
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