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Geriatric Counseling is a form of mental health therapy that assists older adults in coping with the difficulties of ageing. It can assist with the physical, psychological, social, and economic facets of ageing.
Typically, counsellors in this sector deal with individuals in hospitals, retirement...
Memory loss, cognitive changes, and Alzheimer's disease are all conditions that may be managed with the support of a dementia expert. The caretakers might also get assistance from them.
Dementia is diagnosed when a thorough medical history is taken, a physical examination is performed, blood and...
A neurological disorder called dementia affects memory, thinking, and social abilities. When brain neurons stop functioning or die, it happens.
Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia are the four main kinds of dementia. Each variety has distinct s...
When someone gets dementia, several factors might exacerbate the condition. These may include infections, immune system problems, malignancies, and sundowners. Here are some of the most prevalent dementia causes. Alzheimer's disease symptoms differ from person to person. They may include memory p...
During later adulthood, several disorders are prevalent. These include depression, anxiety, and Parkinson's disease. Various factors, including genetics and environmental factors, can cause these disorders.
Despite depression being the leading cause of suicide in older people, it often goes undi...
Whether or not you have a family member with dementia, there are steps you can take to ensure your loved one's health. For example, you can consume a diet rich in antioxidants. Additionally, you might strive to maintain your environment clean and devoid of hazardous compounds. Moreover, if you ob...
Recent research has shown that the use of non-contrast MRI for the diagnosis of dementia is not superior to the use of CT. Even while MRI may detect cerebrovascular abnormalities, this method is not as effective as CT in clinical trials regarding detecting dementia. As a result, it is necessary t...
The examination of the brain's mental processes is a component of the study of neurology and psychology. It looks at the capacity to carry out various cognitive tasks both normally and abnormally. Options for rehabilitation may be determined by its findings. It can also spot issues that might mak...
Various factors contribute to the development of mental illness with age. One of these factors is the individual's age at onset. Table 1 shows the percentage of individuals with the condition who started when they were under 14 years old. This percentage drops by half after they turn 25 years old...
A neurologist can assist a patient with dementia by performing various tests. Radio waves and strong magnets are used by neurologists to produce precise images of the brain. PET scans can detect the presence of amyloid protein, a common indicator of Alzheimer's disease, and reveal how the brain i...
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