What is Dementia? Learn more about dementia and common symptoms.
Types of Dementia There are various types of dementia. These include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementias, medical conditions, substance abuse-related, and infection-related dementias.
Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease The process of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging because it is a diagnosis of exclusion, which means that one must exclude other neurological, psychiatric, or systemic disorders sufficient to cause dementia....
FAQs about Alzheimer's Disease Answers to your frequently asked questions about Alzheimer's disease.
Link Between Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer's Disease There is growing evidence for a link between cardiovascular (heart) disease and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The intriguing part of these findings is that it may be possible to prevent cognitive decline and AD by targeting these cardiovascular risk factors.
Dementia Statistics Read some of the major statisitcs about Dementia in the United States, Latin America, Worldwide, for the Latin population in the United States, and for Caregivers. Diabetes Statistics in the U.S. Read several educational statistics about Diabetes in the United States. Professional Care Facilities We will discuss family needs and selection of a care facility; environmental design; and assessment of client and family on pre-admission, admission and at periodic intervals during their stay in the facility. It will also address care planning and implementation, staff training, activities, family participation, and the incorporation of current research into practice.
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