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Dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. In people who have dementia, the symptoms interfere with their daily lives.
Dementia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
What is likely causing my symptoms? Are there other possible causes for my symptoms? What tests are necessary? Is the condition likely temporary or chronic? What's the best course of action? What alternatives are there to the primary approach being suggested? How can dementia and other health issues be managed together?
Moments of clarity in the fog of dementia - Mayo Clinic News Network
A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association investigated lucid episodes in people living with later stages of dementia, providing insights into how these occurrences reveal themselves.
Lewy body dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Lewy body dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Protein deposits called Lewy bodies develop in nerve cells in the brain.
Alzheimer's and dementia: What's the difference? - Mayo Clinic
It is marked by symptoms of dementia that gradually get worse over time. Alzheimer's disease first affects the part of the brain associated with learning, so early symptoms often include changes in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Dietary supplements don't reduce dementia risk, but ...
Instead of taking dietary supplements for brain health, Dr. Petersen and the Global Council on Brain Health recommend that people focus on three things that are proven to help reduce the risk of dementia: regular exercise, diet and intellectual stimulation.
Understanding dementia risk, from lifestyle to genetics, medication and ...
People with dementia can experience difficulty with memory, language and coordination. Symptoms can look subtle at first — such as forgetting a word or getting lost while driving — but dementia is progressive.
Dementia - Care at Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic experts from many disciplines — including neurology, neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry — collaborate to provide the best dementia care for you.
Alzheimer’s and dementia: When to stop driving
The decision to stop driving may be difficult for the person with dementia, caregivers and family members. If you care for someone with dementia, consider these strategies to prioritize safety and ease the transition.
Frontotemporal dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an umbrella term for a group of brain diseases that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas of the brain are associated with personality, behavior and language.
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