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Follow the links below to find information on dementia and about support services for sufferers, their carers and families.
Reviewed December 2007
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Dementia and sundowning
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Better Health Channel
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Some people with dementia are particularly confused or restless in the afternoons and evenings. This is often called ?sundowning'. There are some practical things carers can do to manage sundowning.
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Oct 2008
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Dementia - frontotemporal dementia with Parkinsonism -17
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Better Health Channel
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Frontotemporal dementia with Parkinsonism-17 (FTDP-17) is a rare type of progressively worsening dementia that targets the frontal and temporal regions of the brain. It is usually caused by a genetic alteration (mutation). Symptoms may include personality changes with loss of social skills, diminished cognitive capacity and Parkinsonism.
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Oct 2008
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Nimodipine for primary degenerative, mixed and vascular dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The efficacy of nimodipine, a calcium channel blocker, has been tested in randomized controlled trials for the treatment of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia, the commonest forms of dementia in older people. The ratio...
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Apr 2002
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The oral health of older adults with dementia
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This publication reports on an investigation of the oral health status of community-dwelling older dentate adults in Adelaide, South Australia with and without dementia. Older adults with dementia had higher levels of dental disease and their oral health deteriorated faster over a one-year follow-up period compared to those without dementia.
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Jan 2005
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Dementia and memory loss
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Better Health Channel
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There is a difference between memory loss as a normal part of ageing and as a symptom of dementia. Memory changes associated with dementia are persistent and progressive. There are some things you can do to help keep your memory sharp.
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Oct 2008
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Dementia - different types
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive decline in a person's functioning. There are different forms of dementia and each has its own causes. Symptoms include loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and normal emotional reactions.
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Jan 2008
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Dementia - risk reduction
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia cannot yet be prevented or 'cured' but the choices you make in midlife will help keep your brain healthy as you age. Studies of large groups of people show that those who adopt a 'brain-healthy' lifestyle have a reduced risk of dementia in later life.
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Sep 2007
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Dementia - tips for young people
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia can be difficult to understand, especially for young people. It will help if dementia can be explained clearly and simply, so that the causes and issues involved may be better understood by young people.
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Sep 2007
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Dementia - safety issues
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia includes symptoms like confusion, memory loss and disorientation. These factors, combined with limited mobility and coordination, can affect a person's safety. Family, friends and health professionals can help a person with dementia feel and be as secure as possible.
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Nov 2007
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Cholinesterase inhibitors for dementia with Lewy bodies
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The characteristic features of dementia with Lewy bodies are dementia, marked fluctuation of cognitive ability, early and persistent visual hallucinations and spontaneous motor features of Parkinsonism. Other symptoms are repeated falls, syncope, transi...
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Apr 2008
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People with dementia
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CareSearch
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Dementia is a progressive condition, causing deterioration in people's abilities. Patients in the later stages of dementia may become seriously ill. They may no longer be able to communicate their wishes. If they did not make any advance plans, a family member may be asked about different treatment options.
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May 2008
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Dementia types
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myDr
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Dementia is not a disease in itself but rather a group of symptoms which accompany certain diseases. Find out which diseases have dementia as a symptom.
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Mar 2001
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What is dementia?
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Alzheimer's Australia
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This help sheet explains what dementia is, who gets it and some of its more common forms. It describes some of the early signs of dementia, and points out the importance of an early medical diagnosis.
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Jul 2005
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The impact of dementia on the health and aged care systems
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report examines the prevalence of dementia in the Australian population, the current patterns of service use by people with dementia and the costs associated with this use.
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Jun 2004
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Dementia - tips for parents and grandparents
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Better Health Channel
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Young people in the family may be affected when a loved one has dementia. Parents and grandparents may need help to answer some of their questions.
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May 2008
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Dementia - through all its stages
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Better Health Channel
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The progress of dementia, from the early stages to the final severe form of the disease, varies from person to person. What is certain is that a person's abilities will deteriorate - sometimes rapidly, over a few months; in other cases, more slowly, over a number of years.
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May 2008
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Dementia explained
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia is a progressive deterioration in a person's functioning. The most common cause is Alzheimer's disease but there are other causes. Common early symptoms include memory loss, confusion, personality changes, apathy and withdrawal.
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Jan 2007
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Dementia - hallucinations and false ideas
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Better Health Channel
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Hallucinations and false ideas, such as paranoia and delusions, can be very distressing symptoms of dementia. Understanding some of the causes may help carers deal with these symptoms.
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Oct 2008
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Thioridazine for dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Behavioural problems are common in dementia and are a significant source of caregiver burden. Thioridazine has significant sedative effect, and it is thought that this is the main mechanism of action in calming and controlling the patient. However, phar...
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May 2001
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