What is dementia? As this eMedTV page explains, dementia is not a specific disease; dementia is a term used to refer to a group of symptoms that affect the brain. This article explains what dementia is and discusses its history.
Types of dementia include progressive dementia, primary dementia, secondary dementia, and others. This eMedTV article explains some of these dementia types that doctors use to categorize cases of dementia.
Causes of dementia include conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Binswanger's disease. This eMedTV resource discusses other potential dementia causes, such as alcohol abuse, brain cancer, and Huntington's disease.
Symptoms of dementia may include memory loss, difficulties with language, and behavioral problems. This eMedTV Web page explains how the symptoms of dementia a person experiences may differ depending on the specific condition causing the dementia.
Doctors making dementia diagnosis often begin with a review of the patient's history and a physical exam. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at both of these aspects of diagnosing dementia and provides a list of tests used in the process.
Tests for dementia may include brain scans and the Mini-Mental State Examination. This section of the eMedTV library discusses tests that may help doctors diagnose dementia, such as psychiatric evaluations and blood glucose tests.
For people with dementia, treatment options may include medications and cognitive training. This eMedTV resource describes various options for dementia treatment, which often differ depending on what condition is causing the dementia symptoms.
In many cases involving dementia, care and supervision needs to be provided around the clock. This eMedTV Web page takes a look at practical and emotional aspects of dementia care, and provides tips for making the home safe for people with dementia.
Examples of risk factors for dementia include having high cholesterol, smoking, and having diabetes. This eMedTV segment discusses dementia risk factors, including information about how genetics may affect the risk for some types of dementia.
Some of the dementia research now under way includes work on a vaccine that may help prevent dementia. This eMedTV resource takes a detailed look at various research studies being conducted to better understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent dementia.
Dementia prevention may involve keeping blood pressure and cholesterol at healthy levels. This eMedTV article discusses factors that may help to prevent dementia, such as formal education, mental stimulation, and taking certain medications.
Poisoning, infection, and certain conditions can lead to childhood dementia. This eMedTV segment covers possible causes of dementia in childhood, such as Niemann-Pick disease, Batten disease, and other conditions.
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