What is Dementia
and Neurodegeneration?

Dementia is a general term for a disease that changes memory and/or thinking skills severely enough to impair a person’s daily functioning. It is not part of normal healthy aging.

Neurodegeneration is the process where brain cells gradually deteriorate over time, leading to problems with movement, perception or mental functioning. While some degree of neurodegeneration is inevitable as we age, there are many strategies to delay and slow down this process, aiming to improve quality and longevity of life.

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Learn about Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline, its progression, management strategies, and lifestyle interventions in this informative article.

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Explore Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a condition resulting from head injuries prevalent in athletes of contact sports, characterized by progressive brain damage leading to memory issues, behavioral changes, and speech impairments, with management focusing on addressing symptoms and research aimed at understanding its development and potential treatments.

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Corticobasal Syndrome

Discover Corticobasal syndrome (CBS), a neurological condition causing movement and language difficulties, with symptoms typically appearing around age 60, evolving over time and managed through medications, therapies, and lifestyle interventions, while its exact cause remains under investigation.

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Frontotemporal Dementia

"Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), a group of disorders causing progressive degeneration of the brain's frontal and temporal lobes, impacting behavior, language, and motor function, often misdiagnosed initially due to its overlap with other conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease and psychiatric disorders." Explore more about FTD and its management options here.

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Mild Cognitive Impairment

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) represents memory deficits that don't significantly hinder daily life but may progress to Alzheimer's disease. Explore this article for insights into MCI diagnosis, management, and its potential progression to dementia.

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Vascular Dementia

Learn about vascular dementia, a condition caused by impaired blood flow to the brain, leading to memory loss, speech difficulties, and balance problems. Explore the causes, symptoms, and management strategies in this informative guide.

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Primary Progressive Aphasia

Learn about vascular dementia, a condition caused by impaired blood flow to the brain, leading to memory loss, speech difficulties, and balance problems. Explore the causes, symptoms, and management strategies in this informative guide.

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Semantic Variant Primary Progressive Aphasia

"Discover semantic variant primary progressive aphasia (svPPA), a neurological condition causing progressive language impairment and potential behavioral changes. Learn about its causes, symptoms, management options, and available resources for support and research involvement."

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Nonfluent Variant Primary Progressive Aphasia

Discover the nuances of nonfluent variant primary progressive aphasia (nfvPPA), where speech difficulties and language impairment gradually unfold. Explore its causes, symptoms, and management strategies, along with resources for support and research involvement.

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Logopenic Variant Primary Progressive Aphasia

Learn about the challenges faced by individuals with logopenic variant primary progressive aphasia (lvPPA), where word-finding difficulties and speech impairments progressively manifest. Explore causes, symptoms, management strategies, and available resources for support and research participation.

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Posterior Cortical Atrophy

To learn more about Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a rare variant of Alzheimer's disease affecting visual processing and spatial perception, read this informative article. It covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatments for PCA.

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Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA), a condition characterized by the accumulation of amyloid protein in the brain's blood vessels, leading to potential bleeding and neurological symptoms. Explore causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and resources in this informative article.

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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) is a severe neurological disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, often linked to chronic alcoholism but also associated with malnutrition and certain medical conditions. It manifests as a combination of Wernicke's encephalopathy, characterized by confusion and coordination issues, and Korsakoff's psychosis, noted for profound memory loss and confabulation.

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