#dementia

#dementia

She said the inclusion of dementia is particularly significant for lower-income countries, many of which are still in "denial" about the condition. Even in high-income countries where dementia gets attention, like the U.S., it has been a struggle to bring about the behavioral changes and medical interventions such as weight loss and better blood pressure control that could delay the onset of the condition. And, for many families dealing with dementia, finding adequate care and support is far from easy.

There are many sources of vision loss, of course, but it tends to be a lot more common in folks who have metabolic risk factors such as high blood pressure, such as poorly controlled diabetes, such as high cholesterol, which is the other risk factor [identified in the report],

Dementia is an umbrella term for conditions that lead to a decline in cognitive function. Some kinds have been linked to poor waste removal from the brain. Any time we perform a task, the area of the brain responsible for that task needs more blood, says Carare. That forces the blood vessels to open up and feed the brain. When they do, they also help clear waste. For both processes to work, the vessel walls need to be flexible.

Sometimes, the symptoms occur quite late into the evening, said Dr. Victor Diaz, a neurologist at Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. Approximately 1 in 5 people with dementia experience sundowning. It affects people with different forms of dementia, like Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia, Diaz said. "Episodes can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, and in some cases, can extend into the night."

After he'd cleared out the liquor cabinet, Harper, a prolific academic who has authored several books, announced he was tired of writing. Next the once daily runner quit going to the gym. Kostalik noticed he also was growing more forgetful. The behaviors were unusual enough that, at an annual physical, the couple's physician recommended they consult a neurologist. A battery of medical tests and brain scans revealed that Harper's surprising actions and memory loss were the result of dementia.

My kids' maternal grandfather (my father) is declining rapidly with dementia. Christmas is right around the corner, and making plans has been a last-minute thing due to figuring out whether maternal grandparents would be able to host Christmas. In the previous 25 years, we have worked around the schedule of [my daughters'] paternal grandparents and [my] sister-in-law. This is the first year that we informed my mother-in-law that we would be going to my parents' [house] on Christmas Day.

Books can transport us to new worlds, but few make us experience the slow disappearance of memory quite like 4,4,4&2, the latest project from Scottish publisher Boom Saloon. This visually and emotionally powerful book uses disappearing ink to mirror the experience of dementia, resulting in a reading journey that is as moving as it is unique. 4,4,4&2 is crafted to look and feel like a cherished family cookbook.

Brooks died peacefully on Saturday with his loved ones at his bedside after a short illness, according to a statement shared by his family.

Researchers from Duke University discovered that MRI brain imaging during midlife can accurately determine the pace of biological aging, predicting health outcomes later in life.

The journey from curtain call to home computer screen is familiar and comfortable for Arifa Akbar, yet it exists close to troubling thoughts and feelings.

Dementia, affecting memory and daily activities, is expected to impact over 150 million people globally by 2050, significantly increasing with age, particularly in those over 90.

Dr. Arman Fesharaki-Zadeh emphasized that an active daily exercise practice can enhance neurocognitive function, boost neurogenesis, and improve mood, effectively lowering dementia risk.

What Bruce teaches our girls goes far beyond words. Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present.

Leo Phillips-Waller, after suffering a traumatic brain injury from a crash, now volunteers on a dementia ward, using his experience to help others.

Improv requires performers to pay close attention to each other and be open to continual discovery. A similar external focus and curiosity can help those caring for people with dementia avoid burnout and remain more patient and connected.