Vascular Dementia: Symptoms, Prognosis, and Support
I just received a request from a subscriber to my Dementia Carers Support List. (You too can subscribe to my list by simply entering your name and email in the box where indicated on the right hand side of this page).
Anyway....the request was for more information regarding Vascular Dementia and I found this wonderful resource which outlines the symptoms, Prognosis and Support.
Now this link is fabulous because if you look where it says "On This Page" it has a link to "ebook contents" - by clicking on this link you find a complete ebook on Alzheimers, Dementia, Huntington's Disease, Lewy Body, Parkinson's, Pick's and so much more.
An excellent find, if I do say so myself.
Enjoy this resource. It has excellent tips for Caregivers too, which afterall is my purpose for helping you in the first place.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Cause of Frontotemporal Dementia
Mental Disorders > Cause of Frontotemporal Dementia
Well this is a very interesting article that I came across today.
It particularly interests me considering my mother suffers from FTP and it is a hereditary disease.
I'll have my fingers and toes crossed that scientists can determine the exact dosage of proganulin that our bodies need to prevent FTP and not create tumors.
Gosh it's such a fine line.
Well this is a very interesting article that I came across today.
It particularly interests me considering my mother suffers from FTP and it is a hereditary disease.
I'll have my fingers and toes crossed that scientists can determine the exact dosage of proganulin that our bodies need to prevent FTP and not create tumors.
Gosh it's such a fine line.
Beautiful Song by Kristine Theurer
Please do enjoy this beautiful song written specifically about an Alzheimer's sufferer.
A Checklist Of Symptoms To Look For
You should find this checklist of symptoms helpful:
Memory Loss
Lack of Concentration
Impaired reasoning and judgement skills
Confusion
Sleep patterns altered
Disorientation
Wandering
Impaired movement
Inability to dress appropriately
Inability to perform personal hygiene needs
Incontinence
Short term memory loss
Long term memory loss
Personality changes
Apathy
Eating problems
Misplacing items
Forgetting familiar people
Becoming lost in familiar places
Neglect of nutrition
Inability to drive
Repeating questions
Hallucinations
Disorganization
Paranoid
Indecision
Confusion
Whilst all of these symptoms may not present themselves, it's usually a combination of one, two or more that will bring rise for concern. Please consult a physician should you suspect that your loved one may be suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.
Memory Loss
Lack of Concentration
Impaired reasoning and judgement skills
Confusion
Sleep patterns altered
Disorientation
Wandering
Impaired movement
Inability to dress appropriately
Inability to perform personal hygiene needs
Incontinence
Short term memory loss
Long term memory loss
Personality changes
Apathy
Eating problems
Misplacing items
Forgetting familiar people
Becoming lost in familiar places
Neglect of nutrition
Inability to drive
Repeating questions
Hallucinations
Disorganization
Paranoid
Indecision
Confusion
Whilst all of these symptoms may not present themselves, it's usually a combination of one, two or more that will bring rise for concern. Please consult a physician should you suspect that your loved one may be suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.
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