Directory of Dementia Resources

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Dementia describes a gradual decrease in cognitive abilities from a once-normal state over a period of time. This category is for sites about the dementias of old age and geriatics. Alzheimer's is one type of dementia.

Subcategories

• AIDS Dementia Complex
• Alzheimer's
• Kluver-Bucy Syndrome
• Lewy Body
• Nasu-Hakola Disease
• Pick Disease of the Brain
• Primary Progressive Aphasia
• Research
• Vascular

Resources in This Category

• Binswanger's Disease

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/binswangers/binswangers.htm
  Subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Definition - Dementia

  http://penta.ufrgs.br/edu/telelab/3/dementia.htm
  From a dictionary of terms pertaining to memory processes.

• Dementia

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/basics/definition/con-20034399
  The Mayo Clinic presents a description of the condition, its causes, and methods of coping.

• Dementia

  http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/neurologic-disorders/delirium-and-dementia/dementia
  Overview and fact sheet on dementia from the Merck Medical Manual.

• Dementia Advocacy and Support Network International

  http://www.dasninternational.org/
  Provides information about DASN, a non-profit organization. Includes news headlines and resources for the diseases.

• Dementia Guide

  http://www.dementiaguide.com/
  An online tool for caregivers and persons with dementia to help recognize, understand, record, monitor and track symptoms. Find information about the types, treatments, Alzheimer's and working with your doctor.

• Dementia.com

  http://www.dementia.com/
  Information and tools on dementia, created for medical professionals and for patients or caregivers.

• Dementia: Diagnosis and Treatment

  http://ncpamd.com/dealing-with-dementia/
  Diagnosis, management and support for individuals and families affected by dementia

• Dementias: Hope Through Research

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dementias/detail_dementia.htm
  Information on Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and other types of dementia compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

• eMedicine Health - Dementia Overview

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/dementia_overview/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

• Ethnic Elders Care

  http://www.ethnicelderscare.net/
  Covers diagnostic and treatment issues in dementia among ethnic elders and includes listings for memory disorders clinics, medical news, caregiver advice and information on cultural aspects of dementia.

• Kuru Disease

  http://www.ourcivilisation.com/madcow/kuru.htm
  An explanation of this brain rotting disease found only in a remote part of New Guinea.

• NHS Choices: Dementia

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Dementia/
  Provides information on this syndrome associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• Patient UK: Dementia

  http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Dementia.htm
  Factsheet on this syndrome where the patient has multiple cognitive deficits and memory loss, including its epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, investigation, principles of good practice, treatment, management, prognosis and prevention.

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