Types & Causes Of Dementias

What's Your Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's Disease?

There has been ongoing debate between the advocates for knowing one's genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease and those who think the information isat best—useless, and—at worst—possibly harmful and causing emotional distress. There has been...Read entire article »

5 Truths That Spawned 5 Myths About Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Truths That Spawned 5 Myths About Alzheimer's & Dementia Sometimes the truth can be very misleading. This is often the case with complex topics when an "expert" makes a narrow but accurate statement that is subsequently generalized by the lay public, a common...Read entire article »

The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research

The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, 3rd edition, edited by Myron Weiner, MD, and Anne Lipton, MD, PhD, is very useful for professionals dealing with elders in later life. The chapters with practical, hands-on...Read entire article »

10 Types of Dementia That Aren't Alzheimer's & How They're Diagnosed

10 Types of Dementia That Aren't Alzheimer's & How They're Diagnosed The term dementia is used broadly to describe a condition which is characterized by cognitive decline, but there are many different types of dementia. Although it is usually progressive, properly diagnosing dementia can reverse...Read entire article »

What are the 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?

What are the 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition marked by a progressive decline in cognitive functioning. This decline, often coupled with emotional apathy, affects the individual’s behavior and mood. People sometimes mistake forgetfulness or absentmindedness in...Read entire article »

What Causes Alzheimer's Disease?

What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a brain dysfunction. It is just one of several types of progressive memory loss that falls under the label of dementia. The occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease is increasing at a very...Read entire article »

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