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Results 1 - 10 of 38 for dementia
  1. Dementia (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is dementia? Dementia is a loss of mental functions that is severe enough to affect your daily life and activities. These functions ... a bit more forgetful as you age. But dementia is not a normal part of aging. It ...
  2. Lewy Body Dementia (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Lewy body dementia (LBD)? Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one of the most common types of dementia in older adults. Dementia is a loss of mental functions that is ...
  3. Alzheimer's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a ...
  4. Alzheimer's Caregivers (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... be especially true when caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease (AD). AD is an illness that changes the ...
  5. Delirium (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... alcohol use disorder (AUD). Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Dementia. Hospitalization, especially in intensive care. Infections, such as ... Being in a hospital or nursing home Having dementia Having a serious illness or more than one ...
  6. Memory (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... signs of a more serious problem, such as: Alzheimer's disease Other types of dementia Stroke Depression Head injuries Blood clots or tumors ...
  7. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a buildup of tau in the brain, including Alzheimer's disease. Who is at risk for progressive supranuclear palsy ( ... apathy (a loss of interest and enthusiasm) Mild dementia How is progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP0 diagnosed? There ...
  8. Clinical Trials (National Library of Medicine)  
    Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people. Each study answers scientific questions and tries to find better ...
  9. Down Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome or an extra piece of a chromosome. This extra copy changes ...
  10. Impaired Driving (National Library of Medicine)  
    Impaired driving is dangerous. It's the cause of more than half of all car crashes. It means operating a motor vehicle while you are affected by: Alcohol Legal ...
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