Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 10, 2024 — It's characterized by changes in the brain that lead to deposits of certain proteins. Alzheimer's disease causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to eventually die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills. These changes affect …
Dementia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBThe following techniques may help reduce agitation and promote relaxation in people with dementia. Music therapy, which involves listening to soothing music. Light exercise. Watching videos of family members. Pet therapy, which can include visits from dogs or other animals to promote improved mood and behavior.
Dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. In people who have dementia, the symptoms interfere with their daily lives. Dementia isn't one specific disease. Several diseases can cause dementia. Dementia generally involves memory loss. It's often one of the early symptoms of the condition.
Lewy body dementia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 2, 2023 — Music therapy, which involves listening to soothing music. Pet therapy, which involves the use of animals to improve moods and behaviors in people with dementia. Aromatherapy, which uses fragrant plant oils. Massage therapy. Coping and support. People with Lewy body dementia often have a mixture of emotions.
Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 3, 2021 — Many older adults have problems sleeping, but people with dementia often have an even harder time. Sleep disturbance may affect up to 25% of people with mild to moderate dementia and 50% of people with severe dementia. Sleep disturbances tend to get worse as dementia progresses in severity.
Alzheimer's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 10, 2024 — Tests of memory and thinking skills also help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. Blood and imaging tests can rule out other potential causes of the symptoms. Or they may help your health care professional better identify the disease causing dementia symptoms. In the past, Alzheimer's disease was diagnosed for certain only …
Late-day confusion in people with dementia - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 26, 2024 — In the evening, play familiar, gentle music or relaxing sounds of nature, such as the sound of waves. Some research suggests that a low dose of melatonin may help ease sundowning. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that induces sleepiness. It can help when taken alone or in combination with exposure to bright light during the day.
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 7, 2023 — Memory, thinking, judgment, language, problem-solving, personality and movement can all be affected by the disease. There are five stages associated with Alzheimer's disease. They include: Preclinical Alzheimer's disease. Mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. Mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
WEBMayo Clinic expert explains why a change is needed when talking about dementia Oct. 27, 2023, 04:00 p.m. CDT; Healthcare professionals, caregivers, people living with dementia to connect at Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia Oct. 18, 2023, 10:15 p.m. CDT; Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing dementia risks May 31, 2023, 04:00 p.m. CDT
Vascular dementia - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 29, 2021 — A brain-imaging study can help your doctor zero in on more-likely causes for your symptoms and rule out other causes. Brain-imaging procedures your doctor may recommend to help diagnose vascular dementia include: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and a …