Dementia is classified into four categories: Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia. The third most common type, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), accounts for 10-25 percent of cases. There are some specific symptoms associated with the disease, but some of these signs are also seen in Parkinson’s dementia. According to Alzheimer’s […]
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Dementia care: Lower your risk of neurodegenerative disease and symptoms by learning this
DEMENTIA is an umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by disease. There’s currently no cure and no treatment that slows or stops its progression, but there are things you can do to help reduce the risk of getting it.
Dementia: Eight ways to prevent the neurodegenerative disease – including sleep
DEMENTIA is one of the most threatening diseases for elderly people and can be a terrifying prospect for loved ones. Care homes work tirelessly to support those with a neurodegenerative disease, making the symptoms as manageable as possible. But what can be done to prevent the disease?
Dementia: Seven ways to reduce the risk of the neurodegenerative disease
DEMENTIA is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms that result from damage to the brain caused by different diseases – for example Alzheimer’s. There is currently no cure available, but expert believe there are ways of reducing the risk of it developing.
Parkinson’s disease: Symptoms to watch out for of devastating neurodegenerative disorder
PARKINSON’S DISEASE symptoms affects hundreds of people. It’s a degenerative brain condition which occurs when nerve cells in the brain die. But while some of the symptoms, such as developing a tremor are more obvious, there are some symptoms which can go undetected. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Alzheimer’s news: Neurodegenerative disease ‘could originate OUTSIDE the brain’
ALZHEIMER’S disease may originate outside the brain, new research suggests. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Alzheimer's news: Neurodegenerative disease 'could originate OUTSIDE the brain'
Scientists believe a rogue protein strongly linked to the disorder may appear elsewhere in the body before breaking through the brain’s natural defences. If the theory is right, it could have huge implications for diagnosing and treating the disease. New therapies could target the amyloid-beta protein and clear it from the body before it spreads […]