Introduction The word dementia is a collective term for different subtypes of diseases that affect different cognitive processes of sick patients. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and usually occurs after the age of 60. For this reason, it is not possible to speak directly of dementia vs. Alzheimer’s disease, as Alzheimer’s … Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
Diagnostics In order to be able to diagnose dementia medically, it is particularly important that the patient comes to the doctor with at least one close relative. The patients themselves often do not notice their cognitive impairment at all. However, close relatives who have known the patient for a very long time can often report … Diagnostics | Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
Therapy Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s – what is the therapy? Dementia can nowadays be treated with drugs. The drugs used are also known as antidementia drugs. They increase certain signal substances in the brain, which are typically decreased in dementia patients. However, the effectiveness of the drugs is controversial. Some patients seem to benefit from them, … Therapy | Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
Every year, around 200,000 people in Germany fall ill with dementia. The greatest risk factor for suffering from dementia is age; of those over 90, almost a third are affected by dementia. There are various causes for dementia, most forms are not curable. However, since there are also forms of dementia which can be completely … How do I recognize dementia?
How do I recognize Lewy Body Dementia? Lewy Body Dementia is a mixed cortical and subcortical dementia. Typical for this form of dementia is a variable course with good and bad days. It can lead to misperceptions of vision and Parkinson-like symptoms such as trembling of the hands or muscle stiffness. How do I recognise … How do I recognize Lewy Body Dementia? | How do I recognize dementia?
