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2. It’s not just forgetfulness: 8 early warning signs of dementia

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   The estimate of how many people will develop dementia in their lifetimes is now higher than ever—42% for both men and women, according to a new study—with about 1 in 9 Americans 65 and older ...

3. The 7 Stages of Dementia: What They Are & What To Expect - AOL

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   Pre-dementia or early-stage dementia (stages 1, 2, and 3). In this initial phase, a person can still live independently and may not exhibit obvious memory loss or have any difficulty completing ...

4. Alzheimer's vs. normal memory loss: here are 5 things to know ...

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   1. Alzheimer's disease: know the symptoms. Alzheimer's disease "is an illness of the brain that occurs primarily in older people where brain cells start to die," Devi says.

5. Alzheimer's disease - Wikipedia

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   The first symptoms are often mistakenly attributed to aging or stress. [34] Detailed neuropsychological testing can reveal mild cognitive difficulties up to eight years before a person fulfills the clinical criteria for diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. [35] These early symptoms can affect the most complex activities of daily living. [36]

6. Childhood dementia - Wikipedia

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   Treatment of childhood dementia focuses on managing symptoms and improving quality of life. This can include: Medications: Anti-seizure medications, behaviour-modifying drugs, and muscle relaxants. [1] Therapies: Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are used to maintain physical function for as long as possible. [1]

7. Dementia - Wikipedia

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   Diagnosis of mixed dementia can be difficult, as often only one type will predominate. This makes the treatment of people with mixed dementia uncommon, with many people missing out on potentially helpful treatments. Mixed dementia can mean that symptoms onset earlier, and worsen more quickly since more parts of the brain will be affected. [15]