...to moderate Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease dementia Galantamine (Razadyne): approved for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease NMDA receptor antagonist NMDA receptor antagonists, like memantine (Namenda), help manage Alzheimer’s by controlling...
...certain behavioral changes in an elderly adult, such as confusion, agitation or disorientation. Such symptoms are often categorized as delirium. People with age-related issues such as delirium or dementia are...
...Researchers have also observed an association between hyperglycemia and an increased risk of dementia. Some research suggests that even mild hyperglycemia can increase this risk. If you have diabetes, managing...
...types of brain disorders are: Structural diseases Tumours Bleeding (which can be due to an injury) Blood clots Inflammation Birth defects Stroke Functional diseases Alzheimer’s disease Epilepsy Dementia Memory disorders...
...old especially those who suffer from specific medical problems, which include the following: Alzheimer’s disease and other cases of dementia or memory problems Neurological problems Parkinson’s disease Difficulties with movement...
...such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or dementia muscle disorders, such as scleroderma, myotonic dystrophy, or amyloidosis other conditions, like colon cancer or pelvic prolapse How do doctors treat constipation...
...medical conditions, such as: hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, sepsis, neuromuscular disease, malnutrition, thiamine deficiency, impaired mental status, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s dementia, trauma, and hypoglycemia Good to know: Newborn babies have...
...not grow and develop at the same rate as other children. Hypothyroidism in older people can be confused with dementia. Diagnosis Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and clinical examination,...
...bowel obstruction Premature death Cardiovascular disease Dementia or cognitive impairment Osteoporosis and bone fractures Psychological health issues Sexual function issues Parkinsonism Infertility or reduced fertility Surgical (premature) menopause Low estrogen...
...suicide prevention helpline immediately. Signs of depression in the elderly (geriatric depression) Despite depression being more prevalent than dementia among the elderly, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Some of the signs...
