Alzheimer’s disease vs. vascular dementia – Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia are the two most common forms of dementia. For some people, they can even overlap, resulting in mixed dementia. But what is the difference between the two? And how can you have both types of dementia at the same time? Let’s find out. Alzheimer’s … Continue reading Alzheimer’s disease vs vascular dementia
Menopause and dementia risk – Does menopause increase women’s risk for dementia? It might be a surprising question but there is increasing evidence that the hormonal changes during menopause can have a significant impact on our cognitive health and future dementia risk. Continue reading Menopause and dementia risk
Some forms of rare dementia can be very difficult to diagnose, not only because they are rare but also because their symptoms are not as ‘clear cut’ and overlap with other neurodegenerative diseases. Dementia with Lewy Bodies is such a rare dementia since it can present with highly variable symptoms and its symptoms overlap with … Continue reading Rare dementia series – Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Music and its impact on dementia Music is an integral part of our lives, not only does it seems to ‘lift our spirit’ but also enhance our lives on so many levels. The same is true for people with dementia, where there has been an increasing focus on music, and specifically music therapy, to improve … Continue reading Music and its impact on dementia
