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*HIV and Dementia ... provider for a diagnosis. How is HIV-related dementia diagnosed? Your healthcare provider will ... , antipsychotics, or stimulants. People with HIV who use drugs or alcohol can have more severe dementia

*End Stage Dementia Care ... what to expect and plan for what lies ahead. Caring for End-Stage Dementia Dementia is the loss ... for a person to think clearly and communicate. As dementia slowly gets worse, disability increases ... 41129;Caring for End-stage dementia;end-stage dementia, care

intensive care? In some cases, you may be moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) for further, close ... Detailed information on recovering from surgery and intensive care Recovering from Surgery ... surgery recovery;intensive care

*Dementia Daily Care ... Caring for a person with dementia means planning activities and looking after daily personal ... familiar routine. For Caregivers: Daily Care for People With Dementia Over time, people with ... 84435;for caregivers: daily care for dementia patients;dementia, daily care for patients;caregivers, daily care for dementia patients

Parkinson Disease, Memory Loss, Dementia ... . Dementia affects your ability to care for yourself, even if you can still physically do daily tasks ... much worse. The first signs are often so subtle that many people don't get medical care for them. These ... movement disorder;memory loss;Parkinson disease;dementia;50

sleep harms many aspects of your health, raising your risk for heart disease, stroke, and dementia ... how well this works for people with lung disease. Check with your health care team about what’s best

participating in brain-stimulating activities may reduce your risk for Alzheimer-related cognitive ... stimulating activity you enjoy. For instance, you might want to take a course in a subject that intrigues ... Alzheimer's; cognitive decline; aging; dementia

*Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ... this test if you have symptoms of thyroid problems. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Does this test ... your level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Healthcare providers use this test to diagnose ... thyroid;thyroid-stimulating hormone;TSH;thyroid problems;hyperthyroidism;hypothyroidism;pituitary gland;blood test

*SDR for Cerebral Palsy ... , diet, and caring for the incision site. Call the provider right away if there is a lot of fluid ... benefits in those with more severe CP. What are the risks of SDR for a child? All procedures have

. All About LSD LSD is a type of psychedelic drug that can lead to hallucinations. It’s also ... strongest 3 to 5 hours later. They can last for up to 12 hours. The typical effects of LSD include

Stroke Metabolic disorders Dementia If you’re caring for someone with memory problems, these ... In older people, it's easy to mistake memory problems for the everyday forgetfulness that

*Dementia Caregiver Tips ... essential. Dementia: Coping Tips for Caregivers When someone you love has dementia, it’s normal ... checkups. Most of all, accept that you can’t do everything yourself. Make time for you It’s vital for ... 88905;Dementia: coping tips for caregivers;coping tips for caregivers of dementia

*Dementia ... , there’s no cure for dementia. But with proper care, many people can live comfortably for years ... result of a primary dementia. Understanding Dementia Dementia is the name for a group of brain ... 85077;understanding dementia;dementia;what is dementia;dementia facts

*Dementia Caregivers Plan Future ... of you. For Caregivers: Future Planning for People with Dementia The time will come when ... expenses Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers all limit the types of care they will cover. Talk ... 88909;For caregivers: future planning for persons with dementia;planning the future with persons ... with dementia;patients with dementia, planning for the future

*Frontotemporal Dementia ... protein. Who is at risk for frontotemporal dementia? A family history is the only known risk for ... may be unable to care for themselves. They may need 24-hour nursing care or to stay in an assisted ... 77;Frontotemporal Dementia

*Diet for Dementia ... People with dementia, like all of us, need a varied, balanced diet. But they may also need to make ... trouble swallowing or lack of appetite. Dementia and a Healthy Diet: Tips for Caregivers Eating ... dysphagia;dementia;therapeutic diet

ability to dress, bathe, and feed themselves. Caring for Someone with Alzheimer Disease Alzheimer ... disease accounts for 3 in 5 to 4 in 5 dementia cases. Alzheimer disease is a progressive condition ... Alzheimer disease;dementia;cognitive function;elderly;senior citizen;senior health;family history;mental status;62

*Spinal Cord Stimulation ... Spinal Cord Stimulation ... met to be a good candidate for the spinal cord stimulation device. Placing the trial leads Your ... stimulator power source. They will then adjust the stimulator to the right level. For the trial ... 83763;spinal cord stimulation, your experience;spinal cord stimulation, preparation;spinal cord ... stimulation, the procedure;spinal cord stimulation, after the procedure

Understanding Vascular Dementia ... abilities. Family members may be able to care for a person with vascular dementia early on. But if the ... a loved one with vascular dementia. Long-term care facilities that specialize in caring for ... 78;Vascular Dementia

*ALL Tx ... treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which one may work best for you? It depends ... important to take the time you need to make the best decision for you, ALL treatment tends to be ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2