Demenza

La demenza è la progressiva perdita delle funzioni cognitive, soprattutto a causa danni cerebrali causati dalla ictus o la malattia di Alzheimer. Essa colpisce notevolmente la capacità del paziente di funzionare nella vita di tutti i giorni. Essa colpisce soprattutto la memoria, il linguaggio (afasia), attenzione, abilità visive, prassi e le funzioni esecutive come la risoluzione dei problemi o l'inibizione di risposte.

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Model of brain, which can be affected by cerebral small vessel disease

Cerebral small vessel disease and why it's so important

Professor Hedley Emsley
2024-11-21

Even though cerebral small vessel disease is very common, you may never have heard of it. It affects most older people but should not be thought of as part of the normal ageing process. It can also be seen in younger adults. It’s entirely possible to have it yet not know about it. Very often small vessel disease goes undetected. But if it is identified then it is sensible to think about how to reduce the risk of it causing future problems. Here to provide an in-depth look at this condition is leading consultant neurologist and vascular neurology specialist Professor Hedley Emsley. Mostrare di più

Woman who has received psychiatric support for dementia.

How does a psychiatrist help with dementia?

Dr Sandeep Bansal
2024-11-21

A psychiatrist plays a crucial role in helping patients with dementia, focusing on managing both the cognitive and behavioural symptoms that arise as the condition progresses. Dementia not only affects memory and cognitive function but can also lead to mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and changes in personality. Psychiatrists provide holistic care aimed at improving quality of life for both the patient and their family. This article discusses how a psychiatrist can help. Mostrare di più

How do ‘senior moments’ differ from the signs of dementia?

Dr Mashkur Khan
2024-11-21

Revered consultant physician Dr Mashkur Khan explains how the symptoms associated with dementia differ from the occasional memory problems which often accompany ageing in this informative article. Mostrare di più

Recognising Alzheimer’s disease – how AD affects patients

Professor Peter Garrard
2024-11-20

The causes of dementia are many, and they vary depending on the age of the patient. The most common by far is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Alzheimer’s is an insidious condition in which symptoms creep up on patients, often unnoticed by family members at first, but with serious effects becoming evident as the disease progresses. Expert neurologist Professor Peter Garrard is here to talk about the signs that can identify Alzheimer’s disease. Mostrare di più

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