121. Initial Evaluation Of The Patient With Suspected Dementia - May 1, 2005 - Americ Alzheimer s disease and vascular dementia account for the majority of cases With an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia, appropriate therapies can http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050501/1745.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (6 pages /102 KB). See page 1635 for strength-of-recommendation labels. Initial Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Dementia ALAN M. ADELMAN, M.D., M.S., Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania MEL P. DALY, M.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland Dementia is a common disorder among older persons, and projections indicate that the number of patients with dementia in the United States will continue to grow. Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia account for the majority of cases of dementia. After a thorough history and physical examination, including a discussion with other family members, a baseline measurement of cognitive function should be obtained. The Mini-Mental State Examination is the most commonly used instrument to document cognitive impairment. Initial laboratory evaluation includes tests for thyroid-stimulating hormone and vitamin B D ementia is a syndrome of gradual onset and continuing decline of higher cognitive functioning. It is a common disorder in older persons and becomes more prevalent in each decade of life. Approximately 10 percent of adults 65 years and older, and 50 percent of adults older than 90 years, have dementia. It is common for older patients to present to family physicians with concerns of memory loss. With an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia, appropriate therapies can be initiated to reduce further cognitive decline. Therefore, family physicians play a key role in evaluating patients with suspected dementia. Given conflicting recommendations about the initial evaluation of patients with dementia, the availability of genetic markers for Alzheimer's disease, and new neuroimaging methods such as positron emission tomography, confusion may arise concerning how best to evaluate these patients.

122. Dementia Differentiate Depression from dementia. Depression, dementia bullet,Most common cause of gait abnormality plus dementia is multiinfarct dementia http://neuroland.com/deg/dementia.htm

Information for health care professionals click on brain to return to index page Neuroland Search site Neuro Med Neuro Note Texas Dr ... YSL Overview of Dementia Diagnostic Criteria for Dementia Impaired social or occupational function Impaired memory, plus one or more area of the following cognitive functions Abstract/problem solving Judgment Language Personality Clear consciousness Differentiate Depression from Dementia Depression Dementia Relatively rapid onset Depressive symptoms start before dementia Patient complains more than family Appears depressed Response of "I don't know" Inconsistent Cognitive impairment Response to antidepressant very slow onset depressive symptoms develop after cognitive decline Patient tends to deny any memory problem May or may not appear depressed Try to give an excuse or general answer Cognitive impairment fairly consistent Antidepressant may have no effect Causes of Dementia Alzheimer's dementia Multiinfarct dementia Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus 3 main symptoms: Dementia, Gait Apraxia, Incontinence

123. Inspirational Dementia Care Consulting (IDC) Three books on living with dementia books for family and caregivers by Rosemary Dunne. http://www3.telus.net/IDCconsulting

You are visitor # Inspirational Dementia Care Consulting (IDC) Inspirational Dementia Care Publications by Rosemary Dunne Sharing the Magic: the caregiver's guide to quality dementia care recreation and social programming Released in June 1999. A book for professional care givers with tips and models of approach to enhance everyone's interaction with those living with dementia. Use this terrific resource to help plan programs, develop a "social meals program", enhance socialization and learn how others have created a community within the special care environment. Rosemary Dunne presents another fine work in her easy to read style. Contributor, Barbara Moffatt, lends her experiences, stories and resident reflections to help make this book as insightful and proactive as Discovering Adventure in Special Care. Discovering Adventure in Special Care, 2ed. A book which has proven itself to be a very special resource for dementia care givers. A "must read" for those who seek to provide the best quality of care and support to individuals living with the thievery of Alzheimer Disease and like dementias. $21.95 NEW RELEASE IN 2000: I Just Don't Understand Your Mother Anymore by Rosemary Dunne as told by Alberta McNamara This is the story of one family's journey through their parents' Alzheimer experience... When Vera Orr disappears out of the blue, 38 hours pass before she is brought home. She is completely unaware of the enormous search and terrible trial everyone has been through. Vera simply says to her daughter "you look tired, let me get you something to eat." This is a wonderful collection of stories told with humour and love reflecting upon their experience. This is the story of one family as they discovered their matriarch had probably been covering up for several years before they joined her remaining eleven-year journey. A captivating story for every caregiver to learn from and enjoy.

124. Dementia - Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration - Information Page With HONselect An acquired organic mental disorder with loss of intellectual abilities of suffi http://www.hon.ch/HONselect/Selection/F03.087.400.html

InitBulle("navy","#F8F8F8","#000066",1); HONcode sites All Web sites HONselect News ... Images HONselect Search English French German Spanish Portuguese the word the part of word in MeSH term in MeSH term and description Information on "Dementia": Medical hierarchy and definition Research Articles Web resources Medical Images Medical News Medical Conferences Clinical Trials Hierarchy English French German Spanish Portuguese Dementia Definition: An acquired organic mental disorder with loss of intellectual abilities of sufficient severity to interfere with social or occupational functioning. The dysfunction is multifaceted and involves memory, behavior, personality, judgment, attention, spatial relations, language, abstract thought, and other executive functions. The intellectual decline is usually progressive, and initially spares the level of consciousness. Synonym(s): Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration / Senile Paranoid Dementia / Amentia / Familial Dementia / Narrow term(s): Dementia, Vascular AIDS Dementia Complex Alzheimer Disease Aphasia, Primary Progressive ... Pick Disease of the Brain See also: Tauopathies Browse New search Web resources for "Dementia" = Site with HON description - = Site with a robot description info: enter the site: (click below) domain of the site: HONcode - eMedicine - Vascular Dementia : Article by Kannayiram Alagiakrishnan, MD

125. Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's, And Dementia Care - The Weathe A retirement community offering assisted living and dementia care. Locations in Tacoma and Kent. http://www.weatherlyinn.com

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126. 10/66 Dementia Research Group - Alzheimer's Disease International Less than one tenth of all populationbased research into dementia has been This was the first international dementia meeting ever to have been held in http://www.alz.co.uk/1066/

10/66 Dementia Research Group Less than one tenth of all population-based research into dementia has been directed towards the two-thirds or more of all people with dementia who live in developing parts of the world. Hence "10/66". 10/66 is a group of researchers who have linked together to try to redress this imbalance, encouraging active collaboration between research groups in different developing countries and between developed and developing countries. The 10/66 Group is part of Alzheimer's Disease International and is co-ordinated through Prof. Martin Prince from the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London. Aims and objectives of 10/66 Researchers who are members of 10/66 Research - the work of 10/66 Some history The first meeting of 10/66 was at the annual conference of Alzheimer's Disease International held in 1998 at Cochin in Kerala, India. This was the first international dementia meeting ever to have been held in a developing country. India and other developing regions were particularly well represented. Since then, the 10/66 Group has held symposia at every annual ADI conference. Home About Alzheimer's Finding help Research ... About ADI Last updated: 17 Mar 2003.

127. Untitled Document Mission is to be a leader in fulfilling the needs of individuals with dementia and supporting their caregivers while optimizing each person's independence and dignity. Find the services and programs. Also in Spanish. http://www.feinsteinalzheimerscenter.org

aaaa aaaa aaaa aaaa Help for Caregivers For Professionals Meet our Staff Virtual Tour ... En Espanol Hope Alzheimer's Center 25 Brayton Ave. Cranston, RI 02920 Tel. 401-946-9220 email us A secure and beautifully landscaped yard and patio let participants walk or relax safely. Our Louis Feinstein Great Room brings people together to enjoy companionship and a variety of activities and our sunny dining room gives meals a family feeling. And special areas like our lunch counter, kitchen and a hair salon help participants feel the center is truly a place of their own. At the heart of our program is a caring and professional staff that includes Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Case Managers, Activity Program Specialists and professionals form the community. All of them are dedicated to helping participants enjoy life and helping their family caregivers with support and information.

128. Brain Explorer - Focus On Brain Disorders - Dementia - Introduction This can be very helpful in assessing the likelihood that dementia may When the possibility of dementia exists, a differential diagnosis will be http://www.brainexplorer.org/brain_disorders/Focus_Dementia.shtml

Brain Atlas Neurological Control Focus on Brain Disorders Gallery ... References More maps of the brain Forebrain Midbrain Hindbrain Spinal cord ... Cerebral vasculature Dementia Introduction dementia may underlie presenting symptoms. When the possibility of dementia exists, a differential diagnosis will be critical for the future clinical management of the disorder. The likelihood of a degenerative disorder may well be established initially in primary care, but because the differential diagnosis of a dementia will often require specialised techniques and procedures, it will generally be completed following referral to secondary care where both facilities and expertise are available as required. Alzheimer's disease Feedback Site map Help ... Editorial board

129. Karger Publishers Professional journal concentrating on cognitive problems caused by neurodegenerative disorders. http://www.karger.com/dem

Journal Home Editorial Board Guidelines Issues ... Online Sample Editor(s): Chan-Palay, V. (New York, N.Y.) Current Issue Top 10 articles A unique international journal devoted to the study of cognitive dysfunction in preclinical and clinical studies Published online first All articles are published electronically ahead of print with the definite citation line. Thus, an article will be available online shortly after the author's approval to print. Aims and Scope As a unique forum devoted exclusively to the study of cognitive dysfunction, 'Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders' concentrates on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s chorea and other neurodegenerative diseases. The journal draws from diverse related research disciplines such as psychogeriatrics, neuropsychology, clinical neurology, morphology, physiology, genetic molecular biology, pathology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology and pharmaceutics. Strong emphasis is placed on the publication of research findings from animal studies which are complemented by clinical and therapeutic experience to give an overall appreciation of the field. Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders www.karger.com/dem

130. The Www.dementia.org Front Page Eclectic mix of information and homepages by people in the Pittsburgh area. http://www.dementia.org/

Welcome to www. dementia.org Click here if this isn't what you expected. This machine is the home of lots of people and other interesting things. Included, in no particular order: Pittsburgh Information Pages , maintained by Dave Markley McKeesport Model Railroad Club , maintained by Jason Togyer Bill Adams' Railroad Photo archive and home page. If you're a railfan you'll really enjoy it. Patrick Rieger's Railroad items and home page. Authentication information from Derrick Brashear , including Kerberos and AFS info. a Pittsburgh Rocky Horror Picture Show homepage. the Three Rivers Associates in N-Trak homepage. There's more but this is all I can remember. We'll have an updated list Real Soon Now. This machine also serves in various other capacities, including as an AFS file server, Kerberos server, a Zephyr messaging system server, and an FTP server for the DEMENTIA.ORG domain. What you *won't* find here is information on dementia , the medical condition. Med Help Interational (offsite, not here) has more information, or try Google or Deja News to search other sites.

131. Dementia - Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Concise fact sheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of this disorder, available for down loading in Adobe Acrobat. http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/Dementia.html

search home services health information ... BUPA Products and services Health insurance Financial protection Hospitals Care homes ... International cover Visitor interest areas Individuals Business Intermediaries Health professionals ... BUPA members Facilities finder Find local health and fitness facilities World of BUPA BUPA services around the world at bupa.com health information health factsheets Dementia Dementia is a broad term for a range of conditions that involve loss of mental ability and so causes problems with memory, language, behaviour and emotions. Dementia is most common in the elderly. Around five percent of people over the age of 65 are affected to some extent. About dementia Dementia is caused by problems in the way the brain works. The brain is made of billions of brain cells or 'neurones', through which electrical signals pass. Normally these cells signal to each other through narrow gaps (synapses) with the help of chemicals called 'neurotransmitters'. Dementia is caused by neurones not working properly or dying. This often changes the levels of different neurotransmitters, which affect the function of the brain. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. It is different from the mild forgetfulness that can occur in the elderly.

132. Tiresias - Guidelines (User Groups: Cognitively Impaired - Dementia) Guidelines in the Design for Accessible Information Technology Systems. http://www.tiresias.org/guidelines/dementia.htm

var image1 = new Image; var image2 = new Image; var image3 = new Image; var image4 = new Image; var image5 = new Image; var image6 = new Image; var image7 = new Image; image1.src = '/images/nav_menu.gif'; image2.src = '/images/guidelines_header.gif'; image3.src = '/images/site_index.gif'; image3.src = '/images/empty_sphere.gif'; image3.src = '/images/yellow_sphere.gif'; image3.src = '/images/orange_sphere.gif'; image3.src = '/images/red_sphere.gif'; Dementia Statistics Dementia currently affects over 700,000 people in the UK Over 18,000 people with dementia are aged under 65 years Dementia affects one person in 20 aged over 65 years and one person in five over 80 years of age Prevalence and incidence When talking about demography it is important to distinguish between prevalence - the frequency with which dementia occurs in the population, and incidence - the number of new cases of dementia in a given time period. The well established prevalence rates for dementia in the UK are: Age (years) Prevalence 1 in 1000 1 in 50 1 in 20 1 in 5 Projected growth in the UK It is estimated that by 2010 there will be about 840,000 people with dementia in the UK

133. Dementia 13 (1963) Review of the movie by Richard Scheib. http://www.roogulator.esmartweb.com/horror/dementia13.htm

DEMENTIA 13 aka THE HAUNTED AND THE HUNTED Rating USA. 1963. Cast Luana Anders (Louise Haloran), William Campbell (Richard Haloran), Bert Patton (Billy Haloran), Patrick Magee (Justin Caleb), Mary Mitchell (Kane), Eithne Dunn (Lady Haloran) Plot Members of the Haloran family gather at the ancestral Irish castle to attend the annual commemoration of the death of Kathleen, a daughter of the family who drowned in the lake six years earlier. After John Haloran dies of a heart-attack, his wife Louise dumps his body in the lake and then pretends that he has returned to New York, needing to maintain the pretence that he is alive in order to claim the family inheritance. She then begins an elaborate ruse to convince Lady Haloran that the late daughter is still alive and trying to communicate with her. But her deception is discovered and Louise is decapitated by an axe-wielding killer, who then proceeds to start killing the rest of the family. These days Francis Ford Coppola is one of the finest directors in the world with spectacularly imaginative, epic sized and occasionally topplingly indulgent works like The Godfather (1972) and sequels

134. Treatment Of Agitation In The Elderly With Dementia Provides information for the medical practitioner dealing with the elderly whohave dementia discusses assessment,treatment, dosing, safety and continued http://www.psychguides.com/ecgs1.php

135. Bush Pre-senile Dementia Video The reason? One doctor says presenile dementia a catch-all term forearlier-than-normal cognitive declines (probably dry-drunk syndrome ). http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/video1019.htm

NEWS YOU WON'T FIND ON CNN Bush Pre-senile Dementia Video The big story - "a striking decline in his sentence-by-sentence speaking skills." The reason? One doctor says "pre-senile dementia" a catch-all term for earlier-than-normal cognitive declines (probably "dry-drunk syndrome"). This video intercuts footage from 10 years ago with recent footage - the difference is dramatic and disturbing. And obvious. Download Thanks to PKJ Daily KOS for the tip on this info (In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. Information Clearing House has no affiliation whatsoever with the originator of this article nor is Information Clearing House endorsed or sponsored by the originator.) Join our Daily News Headlines Email Digest Fill out your emailaddress to receive our newsletter!

136. Karlton Residential Care Center Details on this family owned and operated 70 bed locked facility located in Anaheim, California specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care. http://karltoncare.com/

Thank you for expressing interest in Karlton. We are a licensed 70-bed care center located in Orange County. Our facility has been designed for elderly persons requiring assisted living due to Alzheimer's Disease or other related disorders. We offer a secure environment with two patios and walking paths for those who wander. The perimeter of our center is locked to provide personal freedom within our boundaries. Family owned and operated Karlton offers quality care and service. We invite you to come and tour our lovely facility. Info Staff Admissions Activities ... info@karltoncare.com License # 306000295 3615 W. Ball Road Anaheim, CA 92804 Tel (714) 236-1170 Fax (714)236-1174 siite Designed, hosted and maintained by Purpose Media, Inc.

137. Project Inform's AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC) [ HIV / AIDS Treatment Information] Project Inform is a national organization working to end the AIDS epidemic.We provide information on the diagnosis and treatment of HIV disease, http://www.projinf.org/fs/dementia.html

Search Contact Us Feedback Calendar ... Site Map AIDS Dementia Complex April 2002 View PDF (Spanish Translation) Table of Contents Possible Symptoms of Early Stage ADC Possible Symptoms of Middle Stage ADC Possible Symptoms of Late Stage ADC What Is ADC? ... Conclusion ADC consists of many conditions that can be of varying degrees and may progressively worsen. These conditions can easily be mistaken for symptoms of other common HIV-associated problems including depression, drug side effects or opportunistic infections that affect the brain like toxoplasmosis or lymphoma. Symptoms of ADC may include poor concentration, forgetfulness, loss of short- or long-term memory, social withdrawal, slowed thinking, short attention span, irritability, apathy (lack of caring or concern for oneself or others), weakness, poor coordination, impaired judgment, problems with vision and personality change. Because ADC varies so much from person to person, it is poorly understood and has been reported and described in many conflicting ways. This publication will shed light on some of these issues as well as the available treatments for ADC. Possible Symptoms of Early Stage ADC Difficulty concentrating Difficulty remembering phone numbers or appointments Slowed thinking Longer time needed to complete complicated tasks Reliance on list keeping to help track daily activities Mental status tests and other mental capabilities may be normal Irritability Unsteady gait (walk) or difficulty keeping balance Poor hand coordination and change in writing

138. Caregiving 4 Alz - Home Page When the Doctor Says, Alzheimer's ; Your Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's dementia http://www.geocities.com/caregiving4alz/

Welcome Thank you for visiting our 'Reader Friendly' Web site designed in accordance with guidelines from the National Institute on Aging, the National Library of Medicine, and the National Institutes of Health. Both this Web site and the book: When The Doctor Says,"Alzheimer's" are set in a little larger type print to make reading easier and more comfortable on the eyes. We hope that your visit to this Web site gives you an idea of what you'll find in the book, that you will gain a clearer insight into what's involved in caring for an Alzheimer's patient, and learn some of the things that can help make your caregiving a little easier. Although we cannot give personal advice, we welcome your comments in our Contact Us section. Please feel free to print out any helpful information from this Web site, and always remember to take good care of yourself, nothing is more important. Sincerely, Betty Weiss Interview: Coping With Caregiving on wsRadio.com Home What you Need to Know Words to Live By ... And God Laughs

139. Dementia Full title dementia management of dementia, including use of Scope dementia the treatment and care of people with dementia in health and social http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=63355

140. Welcome Home! Residential assisted living for frail elderly dementia in Edmonds, WA. Site includes photos of the facility; services, activities and amenities; photos and qualifications of staff; contact information; and links to geriatric, inspirational and other resources. http://www.LavenderHouse.Net

Activities Activity Sampler Contact Us Facilities ... Staff Residential Assisted Living ~ for the Lavender House Edmonds, WA 98020 We offer Residential Assisted Living in beautiful private residences that overlook the Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains and Kingston Ferries. Our rates are reasonable for seniors who need help with daily living activities and help to maintain as much independence as possible. Located between Seattle and Everett in Edmonds. Come see for yourself - there's no place - like home! House 1: 911 Walnut Street House 2: 917 Walnut Street (Purchased 2005 - being remodeled) Edmonds, WA 98020 Snohomish County Our Mission To provide the necessary care and services to ensure that each resident attains or maintains the highest practicable physical, mental, spiritual and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the resident’s comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Our Goals To offer a gracious life-style and to help make every resident feel comfortable and at home in a warm and caring atmosphere, allowing him/her to age in a familiar place.

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