Diagnosing Dementia's Symptoms for Nurses & Caregivers

PROFESSIONALS - VIDEO:

Doctors, nurses and caregivers must work together to diagnose Alzheimer's. There simply is no one-stop test. Even after considering signs and symptoms, changes in patients often reveal diagnosis-changing details. Learn how you can help make and maintain an accurate diagnosis.

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A Priceless Support Group for Alzheimer's Caregivers

CAREGIVING VIDEO:

Linda Rankin is an everyday hero. She leads an Alzheimer's Care-partner support group. See why caregivers love it.

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Anticholinergic Warning

DRUGS & DEMENTIA - VIDEO+ARTICLE:

Many anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl^® strongly up the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. See how. Learn the alternatives. Get "The Anticholinergic Pocket Reference Card" for people with dementia & the elderly.

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$2M Donated to Film Documentary on How Diet Affects Alzheimer’s Disease

VIDEO:

An award-winning director joins the nation’s largest independent registered investment advisory firm to film a documentary on clinical trials by diet guru Dr. Dean Ornish, aimed at slowing – or even reversing – the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Read on to learn more.

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Warning: Stroke Signs Often Misdiagnosed as Harmless Headache or Dizziness

DIAGNOSIS: EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS commonly miss strokes, a leading cause of vascular dementia. This is especially true among women, minorities and younger patients. Learn how to prevent misdiagnosing a stroke as just a headache or dizziness.

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Vitamin D Deficiency Ups Dementia 53%

NUTRITION VIDEO + ARTICLE:

In the largest study of its kind, not getting enough vitamin D doubled the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s. See why supplements may not be the answer. Find out which foods to eat.

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A Good Night's Sleep Clears Alzheimer's Tau

SLEEP: A new study finds when young healthy men had a full, uninterrupted night of rest, their blood levels showed a reduced level of tau, the biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The level was higher when they lost just one night of sleep. Learn more.

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5 Types of Dementia in 8 Minutes

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO:

In this "Overview for Med Students", we talk about some of the most common types of dementia. This will cover Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body, vascular and frontotemporal dementia.

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Alzheimer's Misdiagnosis # 5: Lyme Disease

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Country music legend Kris Kristofferson Alzheimer's misdiagnosis ruined his career. Turned out he had Lyme disease. Learn about his remarkable recovery and the signs to look for.

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Dignity & Dementia: Where to Draw the Line?

DIGNITY & CARE - VIDEO TIPS:

People with dementia deserve dignity and have rights. Where do we draw the line between encouraging personal choices versus following what caregivers think is best? See Dr. Murray Raskin & Dr. Linda Teri offer experienced tips.

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Tovertafel Magic Tables Beat Apathy in Dementia

TECHNOLOGY VIDEO:

Tovertafels awaken and motivate people with dementia. Dutch for "Magic Table", over 1,600 Tovertafels have been installed in care homes. See how they work.

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Cerebrovascular Disease, Alzheimer's & Vascular Dementia

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

What do arteries, veins and cerebrovascular health have to do with Alzheimer's? ( Cerebro-> brain. Vascular-> arteries & veins.)

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