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… Dementia On this page: Cause Symptoms What … tumours, or head injuries. This type of dementia is called vascular dementia . Diseases. These include Parkinson's … more strokes in people who have dementia caused by stroke (vascular dementia). Medicines to help maintain mental …
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… Dementia Last updated June 29, 2021 Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily … and plan. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Agitation and dementia Alzheimer's and other …
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… Vascular Access Failure On this page: Overview Overview Any … usually in your neck or chest. This is called a central vascular access device. You can use it while your permanent … protect your access? It's important to take care of your vascular access so that it works well. Any access has some …
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… Agitation and Dementia On this page: Overview Overview Many people with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can become agitated or upset easily. Here are some … or appointments. Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: …
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… Dementia: Tips for Communicating On this page: Overview Overview How does dementia make communication difficult? A person with early-stage dementia or Alzheimer's may have trouble finding the right …
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… Dementia: Legal Issues On this page: Overview Related … Overview A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia often raises some important legal and financial issues for the future. The person with dementia should be involved in these decisions as long as he …
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… Dementia: Assessing Pain On this page: Overview Overview The … is to ask and get an answer. But when someone has severe dementia, communicating can be difficult. Memory problems … Pay attention to your tone of voice. A person with dementia is still aware of emotions and may become upset …
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… Dementia: Support for Caregivers On this page: Overview … care of a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be a difficult, stressful, and tiring job. It … household. The demands of caring for a person who has dementia may cut off caregivers from friends, leisure …
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… Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) On this page: Overview Overview What is a central vascular access device (CVAD)? A CVAD is a thin, flexible … flow in the heart and body. What are the types of central vascular access devices? There are several types of CVADs. …
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… Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia On this page: Overview Overview … mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. It is not the same as dementia . People with the condition often know that their … People with MCI have a higher chance of one day getting dementia. But not all people who have it will get dementia. …
