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Alternate Name(s): Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia ... The following tests and procedures may be done to determine the severity of dementia and its cause: Serum electrolytes Blood chemistry ( chem-20 ) Serum calcium Glucose test Thyroid stimulating hormone level Thyroid function tests Liver ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000739.htm#Sig...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000739.htm#Signs%20and%20tests
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Dementia: Warning Signs ... What are some common signs of dementia? ... What if I have any of these signs of dementia?
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familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/mental-he...
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/mental-health/662.html
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Diagnosis, course and treatment of dementia. ... The affected person sometimes recognizes the first signs of dementia. Often family or friends first detect the problem. Typical early symptoms include memory loss, and difficulty performing complex tasks.
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www.ncpamd.com/dementia.htm
www.ncpamd.com/dementia.htm
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How to Recognize Signs of Senile Dementia. Most of us will slow down a bit, physically and mentally, as we get older ' but there's a big difference between occasional forgetfulness and senility, or senile dementia. ... eHow Article: How to Recognize Signs of Senile Dementia...
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www.ehow.com/how_7379_recognize-signs-senile.html
www.ehow.com/how_7379_recognize-signs-senile.html
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Every person is unique and dementia affects people differently - no two people will have symptoms that develop in exactly the same way. An individual's personality, general health and social situation are all important factors in determining the impact of dementia on him or her.
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www.alz.co.uk/alzheimers/symptoms.html
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The first signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia among older people may be physical rather than mental, new research suggests. ... “If we expect the earliest sign of dementia to be subtle changes in cognition, we are probably going to be wrong,” he says.
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www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20060522/1st-signs-of-dem...
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Full description of dementia. Definition, signs, symptoms, and causes of dementia. ... Description of Dementia ... Diagnostic Criteria for Dementia...
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www.healthyplace.com/Site/dementia.htm
www.healthyplace.com/Site/dementia.htm
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Signs and symptoms of vascular dementia ... Signs and symptoms are varied and usually reflect increasing difficulty to perform everyday activities, such as eating, dressing, shopping, etc. Possible signs and symptoms of vascular dementia include:
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helpguide.org/elder/vascular_dementia.htm
helpguide.org/elder/vascular_dementia.htm
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What are some common signs of dementia? ... Dementia causes many problems for the person who has it and for that person's family. Many of the problems are due to loss of memory. Some common signs of dementia are listed below. Not everyone with dementia has all of these signs.
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