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What are some predisposing factors of dementia?
Genetics Age High blood pressure Smoking Excessive alcohol consumption Certain medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease.
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Can a person be misdiagnosed with dementia?
Not a doc...so here are some thoughts: This depends on what specialist or person made the diagnosis. A person suffering from low thyroid can have a form of dimentia known as Cretinism, but taking...
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How can you help a person with dementia?
Person's with dementia do need much support, probably some professional help or nursing assitance. Additionally, older persons, including those with dementia, need physical exercise, as well as to...
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What are some resources for dementia care?
The Social Care Institute For Excellence is an excellent resource for information regarding dementia care. There are many other websites out there that provide good information as well.
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What is dementia?
Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Particularly affected areas may be memory, attention,...