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2. Agitation (dementia) - Wikipedia

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   Medical treatment may begin with a cholinesterase inhibitor, which appears safer than other alternatives although evidence for its efficacy is mixed. If this does not improve the symptoms, atypical antipsychotics may offer an alternative, although they are effective against agitation only in the short-term while posing a well-documented risk of ...

3. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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   Also known as “sundowner’s syndrome,” sundowning is a set of symptoms or behaviors that can be seen in some people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s ...

4. Wandering (dementia) - Wikipedia

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   Wandering occurs when a person with dementia roams around and becomes lost or confused about their location. It is a common behavior that can cause great risk for the person, and is often the major priority (and concern) for caregivers. It is estimated to be the most common form of disruption from people with dementia within institutions. [1]

5. 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]

6. A Common Drug Could Lower Your Dementia Risk By 35 ... - AOL

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   The association is most strongly tied to vascular dementia, which refers to "changes to memory, thinking, and behavior resulting from conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain," per ...

7. Sundowning - Wikipedia

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   Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, [1] is a neurological phenomenon wherein people with delirium or some form of dementia experience increased confusion and restlessness beginning in the late afternoon and early evening. It is most commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease but is also found in those