Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild Cognitive Impairment is a progressive neurodegenerative illness, affecting thinking and memory. Galantamine is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor that inhibits the degradation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and may have other actions on nicotinic receptors as well. The review finds that galantamine was more effective than placebo in improving cognitive function. A greater proportion of people taking galantamine than of those taking placebo was rated as improved or not changed after three to six months. There was evidence of improvement on measures of activities of daily living and behavioral symptoms. Read more
Alzheimer’s Stages - Mild Cognitive, Moderate Cogntive, Severe Cognitive
Staging systems provide useful frames of reference for understanding how the disease may unfold and for making future plans. But it is important to note that not everyone will experience the same symptoms or progress at the same rate. People with Alzheimer’s die an average of four to six years after diagnosis, but the duration of the disease can vary from three to 20 years. Read more
Causes of Senile Dementia
Senile dementia is the mental deterioration (loss of intellectual ability) that is associated with old age. Two major types of senile dementia are identified: those due to generalized atrophy (Alzheimer type) and those due to vascular problems (mainly strokes). Senile dementia is often used when referring to Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is most likely to affect older people: of all people over 80, 20% suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which initially involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Although scientists are learning more every day, right now they still do not know what causes AD, and there is no cure. Read more
Alcohol Related Dementia - Symptoms
Alcohol related dementia is a form of dementia related to the excessive drinking of alcohol. This affects memory, learning and other mental functions. Korsakoff’s syndrome and Wernicke/Korsakoff syndrome are particular forms of alcohol related brain injury which may be associated with alcohol related dementia. Read more
Pick’s Disease - Causes, Symptoms, Prognosis
Pick’s disease is a form of dementia characterized by a slowly progressive deterioration of social skills and changes in personality, along with impairment of intellect, memory, and language. Onset typically occurs sometime in the 50’s, though it can occur as early as age 20 or as late as age 80. As with all FTDs, the course of Pick’s disease will vary from one person to another. Not every symptom will be experienced by every person, nor will these symptoms develop in a pre-ordained sequence. All patients with Pick’s disease will experience a gradual, steady decline in functioning. Read more
Late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
This is the most common form of Alzheimer’s disease, accounting for about 90% of cases and usually occurring after age 65. Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease strikes almost half of all people over the age of 85 and may or may not be hereditary. Late-onset dementia is also called sporadic Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Early onset Alzheimer’s-Causes,Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder in which nerve cells in the brain (neurons) degenerate and die, making it difficult for the brain’s signals to be transmitted properly. A person with Alzheimer’s disease has problems with memory, judgment and thinking, which makes it hard for the person to work or take part in day-to-day family and social life. Changes in mood, personality and behavior also may occur. Read more
The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
There are many things the medical community understands about Alzheimer’s disease and many things it doesn’t yet know. For example, it’s not clear why some people with Alzheimer’s disease experience faster decline than others. Early Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment may help to slow progression of Alzheimer’s symptoms. Read more
