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Lewy Body Dementia – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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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…

47 Million People Estimated to Have Dementia

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It is estimated that the number of people with dementia has increased by 12 million over the past six years. The cost of treating the disease could top three trillion dollars over the next three years. Nearly 47 Million People Now Have Dementia, Report Shows Researchers say nearly 47 million people worldwide are living with dementia, an increase of 8 million just since 2009. Unless more effective treatments are developed, that number is expected to double…

How a Small Assisted Living Home is More Conducive to Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients

How a Small Assisted Living Home is More Conducive to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

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A small assisted living home is what many seniors need for better quality care. This is especially true when there is a low ratio of residents to caregivers. For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, their lives become increasingly more difficult as the disease progresses. Patients most often tend to enter assisted living home facilities between phases one and two of Alzheimer’s disease because it becomes incredibly difficult for the family to care for the individual. By…