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Alzheimer's Claiming Younger Victims
(Source: US News) - It is estimated that as many as 640,000 people in the U.S. under the age of 65 have dementia. Alzheimer's is the most common form of the disease. Recently, the medical community has begun to recognize that dementia has the potential to affect people of all ages.
Talking to Alzheimer's Patients
(Source: Ventura County Star) - Talking isn't always easy, but when interacting with an Alzheimer's patient, communication can seem much more difficult. In this article, Ventura County Star columnist Betty Berry offers several helpful suggestions.
Huntington's and Brain Cholesterol Levels
(Source: Science Daily) - Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a protein interaction that may explain how Huntington's disease affects the brain.
That's What You Call a Screen Saver
(Source: US News) - People with early-onset dementia have found the computer and online world to be an unexpected aide - not just for social support, but to boost their memory, as well. Carole Mulliken, 59, is one such person.
What is Dementia with Lewy Bodies?
(Source: The Lewy Body Society) - Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) is associated with the death of brain cells and subsequent brain deterioration. The disease is characterized by deposits of abnormal proteins inside brain cells.
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