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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
alz.orgVascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. » Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of progressive dementia related to buildup of a protein called alpha-synuclein that damages brain cells. Early symptoms include hallucinations and sleep problems. » Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of disorders.
How to help people with dementia - Alzheimer's
www.alzheimers.org.ukThe word dementia describes a set of symptoms that include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. A person with dementia may also experience changes in their mood or behaviour. There are many types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.
Making a Difference in Dementia - GOV.UK
assets.publishing.service.gov.ukvascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Timely diagnosis along with support and treatment are helping more people with dementia stay active and independent; and younger people to stay in work for longer. …
What Are the Different Types of Dementia?
www.nia.nih.govDementia. Lewy Body Dementia. Vascular Dementia. What Is Happening in the Brain? * Abnormal deposits of proteins form amyloid plaques and tau tangles throughout the brain. Abnormal amounts or forms of tau and TDP-43 proteins accumulate inside neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes.
Evidence on Interventions to Improve Quality of Care for ...
www.alz.orgeffects of bright light on those with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and found that bright light was effective for the former group, but not the latter (Mishima et al., 1998). Another study of residents with Alzheimer’s disease did find that bright light improved sleep (Yamadera et …