Dementia: Do You Know the Types?

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Thursday, August 04, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Aging Brains  What is dementia? Learn about dementia disorders such as Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Vascular (multi-infarct) dementia (MID), and more. Discover dementia stages... Read more ...  News Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Seniors Has Some Form of Disability A new U.S. government report on aging finds that close to a quarter of Americans over 65 have some form of disability. 'Many Americans enjoy longer lives, though with some functional limitations... Read more ... Average American 15 Pounds Heavier Than 20 Years Ago There's no doubt about it: Americans are getting heavier and heavier. But new U.S. estimates may still come as a shock -- since the late 1980s and early 1990s, the average American has put... Read more ... Rx for Seniors' Health: Upbeat View, Less Stress A positive attitude about aging can help seniors cope with stress, a small study suggests. 'We found that people in the study who had more positive attitudes toward aging were more resilient in... Read more ... Age-Related Declines Evident Before 60 Age-related physical decline might begin earlier than thought, a new study indicates. Researchers from Duke University Health System in Durham, N.C., found that signs of physical decline can... Read more ... 2 in 10 Alzheimer's Cases May Be Misdiagnosed Alzheimer's disease is often misdiagnosed, possibly causing undue stress for those who don't have the disease but are told they do, and delays in treatment for others, two new studies reveal.... Read more ... Health Tip: Is Arthritis Affecting Your Hip? Slowing down with occasional aches and pains in your hip may be a common sign of aging. But other symptoms may indicate hip arthritis. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons... Read more ...  Drugs and Medications alendronate, Fosamax, Binosto Alendronate is used for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. It also is used for Paget's disease of bone and osteoporosis caused by steroid treatment. Non-FDA approved... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home