Downloadable Resources | Alzheimer's Association
WEBDownloadable Resources for Patients and Caregivers. Educate and connect patients to the Alzheimer's Association. Our PDF resources can be printed or emailed directly to those affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Some …
WEBDementia is the loss of brain functions, such as memory, thinking, and reasoning. When your brain loses some of its functions, it stops working like it should. This gets in the way of your daily functions and makes it hard for you to do your normal activities. Dementia is caused by damage to nerve cells in the brain.
Patient education: Dementia (including Alzheimer disease ... - UpToDate
WEBOct 18, 2023 · Patient level information — UpToDate offers two types of patient education materials. The Basics — The Basics patient education pieces answer the four or five key questions a patient might have about a given condition.
WEBNov 3, 2017 · Dementia is an illness that afects up to 40% of people over 85 years old. What happens in dementia? People with dementia may have diferent symptoms, depending on the type and stage of their particular dementia.
WEBMore than 100 years ago, Dr. Alois Alzheimer described specific changes in the brain. Scientists now call them beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Today we know that Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease. It is marked by these key changes and impacts memory, thinking and behavior.
WEBIntroduction. dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to …
WEBThe diagnostic process usually includes a thorough medical and neurological evaluation. Internists may assess and diagnose, but family caregivers may wish to have a specialist physician take on this role. Geriatric psychiatrists and neurologists commonly see many patients living with dementia.
WEBDementia is a broad term for diseases of the brain that cause memory problems and a$ect other aspects of thinking and behavior. !e most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Other causes of dementia include: vascular disease (recurrent strokes), Parkinson’s disease, and Lewy body disease. What is “advanced dementia”?
WEBEffective communication skills are critical in the delivery of quality dementia care services. Fundamental to those skills is the way you approach the interaction. When interacting with someone living with dementia, remember to... • Know them as a person: their likes, dislikes, background, interests...
WEBPeople living with dementia, however, experience far greater loss. Many neurons stop working, lose connections with other brain cells, and eventually die. At first, symptoms can be mild, but they get worse over time. Read on to …