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Mental Health and Dementia

Explore Mental Health and Dementia

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    Diversional Therapy Activities for Seniors
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    Understanding the Dementia Rating Scale
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    Cognitive Activities for the Elderly
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  • Memory Loss
    Recognizing Memory Loss in Seniors
  • Dealing with Dementia
    Real World Tips for Coping With Alzheimer's Disease
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    Surprising Benefits of Pet Therapy
  • Learn Elderly Dementia Coping Strategies
    7 Early Symptoms of Dementia in Seniors
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    What You Need to Know About Zoloft and Seniors
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    Understanding Stress and Its Effect on Seniors
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    Sources of Elder Care Stress and How to Help
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  Maybe you've hear about dementia on the news or friend was diagnosed. But do you know what dementia is? The word dementia refers to the loss of a person's cognitive functions. The term is used to describe the symptoms a person experiences when an illness or disease affects their mental skills, mental functions or their ability to carry out the activities of daily living. Dementia comes in ten different types. Each type of dementia has its own distinct symptoms and diagnosis.


  Alzheimer's Disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting approximately one out of every twenty people between the ages of sixty-five to seventy-four and approximately half the population over the age of eighty-five.
    10 Types of Dementia Explained
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    Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's
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    Choosing Stretches for Arthritic Knees
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