Type II Diabetes and dementia Type II Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for dementia. But how does Type II Diabetes actually influence our risk for dementia? And can Type II Diabetes also influence our disease progression once we have dementia? Let’s find out. Diabetes Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions, but … Continue reading Type II Diabetes and dementia
Who was the first person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease Who was the first person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? What do we know about this person? And is that person still relevant today? Let’s find out. Most people interested in the history of dementia will know about the doctor who first described Alzheimer’s disease for … Continue reading Who was the first person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease?
Behavioural symptoms and dementia progression Behavioural symptoms are common in dementia and cause often the greatest distress to the person with dementia and their carers. There have been also suggestions that behavioural symptoms can lead to a faster dementia disease progression. What is the scientific evidence for that? And if so, which behavioural symptoms are … Continue reading Behavioural symptoms and dementia progression
Dementia diagnosis and suicide Suicide is a very controversial if not taboo subject in many societies. However, over the last few years, I have come across the occasional reports of suicide in people who had recently received a diagnosis of dementia. But what is the scientific evidence whether people are more likely to commit suicide … Continue reading Dementia diagnosis and suicide
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