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Ageing and its consequences for people with Down's syndrome
The importance of supporting children with special needs so that they have the opportunity to acquire the necessary educational, living and social skills to equip them for adult life has been recognised for s...read more
Alzheimer disease and antioxidants
At the present time, one out of ten adults have some form of Alzheimer disease. According to Dr. Greengard, Director of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research at the Rockefeller University, that number is...read more
Alzheimer's disease
As a person ages, a certain amount of memory loss and confusion is quite normal. Personally, I’ve been known to invoke the cliché, “The older I get, the better I was!” Unfortunately, ...read more
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
Most people approaching retirement look forward to exploring new pursuits and basking in memories of their long and eventful lives. But for thousands of Canadians, Alzheimer's disease replaces the richness of...read more
Am I at risk of developing dementia?
Many people worry that they may be at risk of developing dementia, particularly if they have a close relative with the condition. This information sheet explains what we know about the risks associated with d...read more
Are you forgetful?
You may have a deficiency of Vitamin B. What is forgetfulness and how does it differ from Dementia? Loss of memory is a common symptom, particular in the elderly, but memory loss may also b...read more
Caring for someone with dementia
Eating It is important to do what you can to make sure that the person you are caring for enjoys their food and eats a healthy, balanced diet. As dementia progresses eating can become difficult for some peop...read more
Causes of dementia
The most common cause of dementia in older adults is Alzheimer's disease. A German doctor in 1906, Dr Alois Alzheimer, first described the disease. He described characteristic changes in the brain tissue of a...read more
Complementary therapies for dementia
The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) covers many therapies. There is no apparent connection between many of these therapies, which often have diverse origins, theories and appearances.There i...read more
Dementia or normal memory?
Doctors are often asked the question: Is my memory normal for my age? Loss of neurons (brain cells) may be a part of the normal ageing process. As we grow older we may lose c...read more
Dementia: general information
Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a descriptive term for a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. People with dementia have significantly impairedDementia: hard not to forget
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Signs of dementia include changes in memory, personality, and behavior. Dementia also makes it hard for a ...read more
Description of dementia
Dementia is typically a problem of later adulthood and old age, although it occurs in younger adults as well. A slow, steady and progressive impairment of brain functioning in older adults is...read more
Different types of dementia
Multi-infarct dementia Multi-infarct dementia (MID), a common cause of dementia in the elderly, occurs when blood clots block small blood vessels in the brain and destroy brain tissue. Probable risk factors ...read more
How is dementia diagnosed?
If you are close to someone who is feeling confused, agitated or forgetful, you may like to suggest that the person see their general practitioner (GP). They may wish to accompany them on their visit....read more
Managing dementia
No treatment is currently available that can stop or cure Alzheimer's disease. However, new medications are available that can improve memory and delay the progression of the illness.Developing new tr...read more
Medication for alzheimer's disease
Currently, three drugs are available that can improve memory and delay disease progression in Alzheimer's disease. The drugs belong to the class called cholinesterase inhibitorsread moreProgression of dementia
Although everyone experiences dementia in their own individual way, it can be helpful to think of the progression of dementia as a series of stages.This page outlines the characteristics of early, middle and late stageWhat if I have dementia?
A diagnosis of dementia comes as a shock. Even if you have been half expecting it, this will be a worrying and upsetting time. It will also be hard for those close to you. You will all need a great deal of re...read more
What is alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting around 500,000 people in the UK. This information sheet outlines the symptoms and causes of Alzheimer's disease, and describes what treatment...read more
