Part 5 – Diagnosing Dementia – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

dementiaLeave a comment

There are specific mental exams and physical testing in diagnosing dementia, but you must remember that the early stages of dementia can be so subtle that it may be 3 to 5 years before anyone notices significant changes in behavior.  Once these behavioral changes are noticed, it is important to accompany your loved one to their regular medical doctor immediately.  It is impossible for a physician to make a clear and definitive diagnosis of the…

Vascular Dementia Treatment Can Slow Down Illness and Stop Further Damage

dementia1 Comment

Vascular Dementia treatment may help decrease the progression of the disease. In some cases, it can help eliminate additional damage to the brain. Thеrе аrе several kinds оf blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen tо the brain, and help it function properly. Thіѕ condition occurs when ѕоmе, оf these blood vessels аrе impaired. Thеѕе blood vessels mау bе completely blocked, оr they mау become compressed. People оvеr the age оf 65 аrе known tо bе more vulnerable tо develop this condition. Thеrе…

Treating Dementia at Applewood Our House

Lewy Body Dementia – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

dementiaLeave a comment

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), also known as Dementia with Lewy Bodies is one of the commonest forms of dementia. It is caused by deposits of abnormal proteins in the brain cells of the patient. These abnormal proteins, called Lewy Bodies disrupt the normal functioning of the brain and result in a range of physical, psychological and neurological problems. Diagnosis and Symptoms Diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia can be difficult since it shares symptoms with many…