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… Dementia … Condition Basics What is dementia? We all forget things as we get older. … loss that gets worse may mean that you have dementia. Dementia is a loss of mental skills that …
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… Dementia … Dementia is a loss of mental skills that … disease is the most common cause of dementia. Agitation and dementia Alzheimer's and other dementias: …
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… Medical History and Physical Examination for Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease … evaluation when the person has symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Medical … can cause confusion or other signs of dementia. Whether there is a history of …
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… Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia … impairment, or MCI. It is not the same as dementia . People with the condition often know … MCI have a higher chance of one day getting dementia. But not all people who have it will …
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… Agitation and Dementia … people with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can become agitated or upset easily. … Related Information Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Credits Current as of: October 20, …
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… Dementia: Medicines to Treat Behaviour Changes … Medicines for behaviour problems linked to dementia do not work very well for most people … disease and other diseases that cause dementia. They should be used only after other …
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… Dementia: Tips for Communicating … Overview How does dementia make communication difficult? A person with early-stage dementia or Alzheimer's may have trouble finding the right words. As dementia gets worse, so do problems with words …
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… Dementia: Assessing Pain … get an answer. But when someone has severe dementia, communicating can be difficult. … to your tone of voice. A person with dementia is still aware of emotions and may … Watch for signs of pain. People with severe dementia often express pain in ways that you …
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… Dementia: Legal Issues … diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia often raises some important legal and … issues for the future. The person with dementia should be involved in these decisions …
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… Dementia: Support for Caregivers … one who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be a difficult, stressful, and … The demands of caring for a person who has dementia may cut off caregivers from friends, …
