Welcome To The Center For Dementia Research Programs at the Nathan Kline Institute studying the pathogenesis, diagnosis, andtreatment of Alzheimers and other neurodegenerative diseases. http://cdr.rfmh.org/pages/homepage.html
CNADC - Primary Progressive Aphasia And Frontotemporal Dementia Featuring a patientand-family guide to PPA and description of the PPA Program of Northwestern University's Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center. http://www.brain.northwestern.edu/ppa/
Mayo Clinic Behavior And Dementia A description of the condition and its causes and methods of coping. http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=HQ00516
JNNP -- Collected Resources : Dementia On the overlap between apathy and depression in dementia SE Starkstein, L Ingram,ML Garau, Is dementia reversible in patients with neurocysticercosis? http://jnnp.bmjjournals.com/cgi/collection/Dementia
Extractions: The Mary Oakley Foundation is a private, non profit corporation established from a family trust in 1995 by Mr. Jules Oakley , a long time resident of Santa Barbara, California. The Mission of the Foundation is to provide appropriate residential dementia care for individuals in need, as well as award Respite Care grants and provide funding for dementia-related public education and research.
UC Berkeley Psychology | Psychology Clinic Offering couple and group counseling to help couples facing a diagnosis of dementia improve their relationship while helping couples develop skills to manage these new difficulties. http://psychology.berkeley.edu/resources/clinic.html
Extractions: The Psychology Clinic The Psychology Clinic at the University of California's Department of Psychology is a center for clinical training and research. Established in 1963, we provide mental health services to Berkeley and surrounding Bay Area communities. The Psychology Clinic is part of the Clinical Science graduate training program in the Department of Psychology at UC Berkeley. The Clinical Science Program is committed to excellence in scientific training, and to using clinical science as the foundation for designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment and intervention procedures. We conduct research in a variety of areas, such as intervention programs for hyperactive children, preventive interventions for families with school-aged children, qualities of marital interaction, prevention of school failure, and the emotional and social difficulties associated with mental illness. Our staff includes doctoral students and interns in clinical psychology, and supervising faculty and clinicians from the community.
Extractions: Review Vascular dementia: diagnosis, management and possible prevention There has been a recent upsurge of interest in the clinical features of and risk factors for vascular dementia, and consensus is emerging on its diagnostic characteristics. We discuss these features and risk factors and the main intervention strategies, both for treatment and prevention. Perminder S Sachdev, Henry Brodaty and Jeffrey C L Looi Introduction Definition Epidemiology Clinical-pathological correlates and pathogenesis ... More articles on Geriatrics Introduction Developments in the past three decades have led to a radical rethinking of the association between cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and dementia, and set the stage for a reconceptualisation of dementia from vascular causes. We will review recent developments in the concept of vascular dementia (VaD), and discuss its importance as a common, and potentially preventable, form of dementia. Definition There are two obvious steps in the diagnosis of VaD diagnosis of dementia per se and establishment of its vascular aetiology. Dementia is defined as a multifaceted decline in cognitive functioning causing impaired functioning in daily life.
Extractions: Bypass navigation bar Obtaining an accurate diagnosis of a dementing disorder is often the most important first step made by patients and families in their efforts to secure the education and support needed to cope with Alzheimer's disease. Diagnostic clinics provide evaluation and management services to patients and their families. A typical patient will undergo neuropsychological testing, a comprehensive history and physical examination and, if appropriate, laboratory and x-ray testing during the initial evaluation. The clickable map below highlights the dementia diagnostic clinics in Wisconsin. Those affiliated with the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute are symbolized by the WAI logo and all others are symbolized by a red triangle. Clicking on a symbol will take you to a page with further information on that particular clinic. A comprehensive list of clinics follows the map. Calumet Area Memory Clinic
Dementia Jacques, Alan. Understanding dementia. New York Churchill Livingstone, 1992 . Research Breifs Play Keeps dementia Away. GP (June 23, 2003) 04. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/dementia.jsp
Extractions: LOS ANGELES (CNN) The American Medical Association introduced a guide Monday to help physicians diagnose and treat dementia, an incurable disorder that worsens progressively over years. The guide advises primary case physicians on how to tell the difference between, say, mental confusion caused by drugs or normal aging. It includes tests for gauging dementia asking patients to draw a clock face, identify a pencil and provide the current day, month and year. The guide also recommends ways to prevent and respond to elder abuse.
Extractions: DSDC Webmaster The Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, exists to extend and improve services for people with dementia and their carers in Scotland. Part of the Department of Applied Social Sciences , we are located in the Iris Murdoch Building , which is an exemplar of dementia-friendly design, providing an environment that compensates for the disabilities, and celebrates the creativity, of people with dementia.
About The Institute Center dedicated to understanding brain aging and dementia through research, education and treatment. http://aging.med.nyu.edu/about/index.html
Extractions: ABOUT THE INSTITUTE The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC) at NYU School of Medicine is one of thirty Alzheimer's disease research centers in the United States supported by the National Institutes on Aging. The ADC pulls together the resources of several fields supporting a comprehensive multidisciplinary research program on Alzheimer's disease. Its goal is to increase scientific knowledge about the origins and progression of brain aging and Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and to use this knowledge to develop methods for early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Clinical Research and Service Programs Center for Brain Health Aging and Dementia Research Center Psychosocial Research and Support Program ...
Extractions: Ethnicelderscare.net Vision: Dementia is more common among African American and Hispanic elders as compared with Caucasian Americans elders. Most of the care of ethnic elders with dementia is conducted by family and informal caregivers. But due to a variety of psychosocial and cultural factors, ethnic elders are less likely than Caucasian elders to have access to formal comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and management resources for dementia care. The primary vision of Ethnic Elders Care is to increase public awareness of about dementia among ethnic elders and optimize the quality of life of family caregivers and Alzheimers care Alzheimers treatment . We want to promote senior health donepezil Write us for pamphlets on the following:
ADSOC - Home Care for persons struggling with alzheimer's, dementia, and other impairments. http://www.adultdayservicesoc.org
Extractions: Conference a Success! More than 900 professionals came together to explore issues related to dementia care. The conference emphasized management, training and care for nursing home and assisted living staff as well as an entire track dedicated to early stage Alzheimers care. The conference also launched the Alzheimer's Association Campaign for Quality Residential Care View conference photos Feature stories Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Conference 2005! Three days of learning and community
Wiley InterScience: Book Table Of Contents: Dementia Elder Care information on alzheimers disease and dementiaElder care help - Alzheimers disease information, eldercare for seniors withdementia or alzheimers. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/booktoc/90511565
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Extractions: LOS ANGELES (CNN) The American Medical Association introduced a guide Monday to help physicians diagnose and treat dementia, an incurable disorder that worsens progressively over years. The guide advises primary case physicians on how to tell the difference between, say, mental confusion caused by drugs or normal aging. It includes tests for gauging dementia asking patients to draw a clock face, identify a pencil and provide the current day, month and year. The guide also recommends ways to prevent and respond to elder abuse.
