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Medical model of dementia
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 53 years experience
Clear Diagnosis: There are a lot of important tests that are done and it can eliminate people with depression who are not demented as well as many medical conditions, ... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Ladislav Voliceranswered
63 years experience
Dementia as disease: At some point, dementia was considered a consequence of normal aging. Now we know that there are several diseases responsible for it and that not ever... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Theresa Redlinganswered
Geriatrics 35 years experience
Yes: Underactive thyroid, depression, low vit B12 and side effects from medications can mimic a dementia. Normal pressure hydrochephalus (increased fluid i... Read More
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Gilsonanswered
Neurology 42 years experience
Dementia: Alleviate stress, balances diet, ti chi, yoga, stationary bike riding, calming teas, reading about the condition helps the care giver cope which in t... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maureen Nashanswered
Geriatric Psychiatry 25 years experience
Yes and no: If there is an illness that runs in your family you should speak to your doctor about it. There are many many types of dementia. Some of them are gene... Read More
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maureen Nashanswered
Geriatric Psychiatry 25 years experience
Some types yes: Some types of dementia like alzheimer's disease with early onset at ages 40 to 60 have a large genetic component while other types of dementia like al... Read More
6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ramin Rafieanswered
Geriatrics 19 years experience
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Miroslava Foxanswered
Clinical Psychology 16 years experience
See below: Dementia has gradual onset: forgetfulness will increase with time; disorientation to time and place;judgement, decision making, will be affected in t... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Catherine Willneranswered
Neurology 36 years experience
Infection, dementia: In general, any infection that might cause even a low grade fever can worsen confusion or behaviors in patients with dementia.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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