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Hi Doc, My Name is Edison I'm 31 yo for now, i from Indonesia Sumba island, I Got Alzeimer's for 10 years, I always try to Make my brain keep health with learning and, but on this years it getting worse, but thank you so much for this video! Keep inspiring Doc, God bless you always 🙏
This was a great video on Dementia because it made it very clear what Dementia is and what Alzheimer's difference a present themselves as. My primary interest in your series is I have a friend that recently went through some serious cognitive issues that cause her to be hospitalized in Canada. I understand that she was diagnosed with Encephalitis, and what the cause was, and is has not been made clear to me, but it involved lots of cognitive defects, speech, memory loss, confusion, inability to take care of herself for a period of time with the doctors not knowing what was going on with her. She was discharged but continued to have problems with short term memory as well as other undefined issues. She and her husband is coming to Colorado to see us to touch base with us I believe looking for direction. I am an RN with 36 years' experience, 24 of it in a Forensic setting, and 10 in HomeHealth care. I will probably have more information once they get here next weekend. But, I will be using your video(s) as a teaching tool. Thank you, Dr. Leslie.
Thank you, I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Regarding your friend, as you may know, encephalitis is an acute inflammatory illness of the brain, so I would expect it to present with a lot of cognitive symptoms and those cognitive symptoms would presumably improve as your friend's illness resolves. Hospitalization can also cause delirium, which can take weeks (or longer) to resolve, especially as people get older (e.g. in their 70s or older). Good luck!
@@BetterHealthWhileAging Thank you for your quick informative response. My friend will be coming from Canada next weekend and then I can see for myself what she is experiencing and talk to her spouse as well.
As someone who is layman in this of brain problems and the time that I have lived, the explained way of the videos in a scientific and leisurely way without medical terms with only the necessary ones helps me to learn more about this topic. Thank you very much Dr. Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD, for the generosity of sharing your knowledge. With the hope that many like me learn this to help ourselves and others The fact that I write in English and Spanish is so that people who have these problems have the basis to ask professionals in this field! Como lego en esto de los problemas cerebrales y el tiempo que he vivido, la manera explicada de los videos de manera científica y pausada sin términos médicos con solo los necesarios me ayuda a aprender más sobre este tema. Muchas gracias Dra. Geriatra Leslie Kernisan, MD, por la generosidad de compartir su conocimiento. Con la esperanza de que muchos como yo aprendamos esto para ayudarnos a nosotros mismos y a los demás. ¡El hecho de que escribo en inglés y español es para que las personas que tienen estos problemas tengan la base para preguntar a los profesionales en este campo!
Thank you for explaining the diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer's to an ordinary person like me.Atleast able to guide them to some extent so that proper due care is taken..
Hello and thank you for producing these videos and sharing this information. I am 65 years old woman in excellent heath. No heart, diabetic, vascular issues, issues with skin or bones .... other than arthritis ... not rhemtoid. I was diagnosised with Multiple Sclerosis over 30 years ago. At the time of the diagnosis I learned as much as I could about the condition. I have been told by neurophycologists that I am high functioning. I have had issues and diagnosis with ADHD, anxiety and depression AND I take meds for them I My education is in psychology, and education having earned my Masters degree with honors. I have experienced about 4 or 5 episodes of cognitive defect over the last 4 or 5 years. I would not qualify for any diagnosis of cognitive decline. The MRI's have not shown anything, the pen an paper tests and other test with a neurophycologist have shown issues with short term memory. My medications have been reviewed. Over the last 30 years I have ommitted products that are known to challenge the nervous system or have known toxicity ... ex. drywall dust, bug spay, weed killer. I have NOT taken any of the drugs offered for treatment as I have found ,for me, the risked far out weighted the benifits. I also didn't like the research,I found ,as testing had an N of 30. I appreciate your videos and the information that you have presented. BUT .... I am not looking for a diagnois ... as when I was diagnosised with MS and was told it was incurable .... I want to know .... what can I do to make me the best I can be. My frustration with most of my providers is them telling me there are not enough symptoms to give a diagnois... I don't care about that ....what can I do NOW ..... before I experience additional symptoms and damage that can not be reversed DUH! As I said frustrated. I know to consume omega fats, and other foods to contribute the building blocks for my body. I play games to execise my brain. I watch my grandchildren, have many hobbies .... maybe too many ... maybe that is a contribitor. I do gardening, maintain the repairs on my home. Where I do not do exercise on a schedule and do reps, I am active I do have issues with the arthritis in my lower back and my hips have been repalced this has reultd in issues with walking. I have chairs scattered all over my yard for if it becomes painfull I can sit and rest for a bit. I have done research exploring the mind I m not looking for a pat on the back, or acknowledgement of any kind for who I am, where I am at or where I have been. A diagnosis, to me is really not relevant, it is an arbitroy set of circumstances that will change and be redefined. I want to know ... WHAT can I DO to make me the best I can be. I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT UNTIL I FINALLY AM OVER A HURDLE TO GET A DIAGN0OSIS. when I look at the ressults of my blood work vand I see something approaching the boundaries of what is considered normal I DO something about it. I do not want to wait until my levels are over and damage an occcur. DUH Sorry frustrated. Thank you again for all you do .... prevention is worth more than a ton of cure!
My sister was diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia at 52. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 72. My mom had an undifferentiated dementia for at least 20 years. I am doing everything possible to keep my brain functioning properly. Alas, my 70 year old husband is definitely exhibiting symptoms of dementia and they are increasing at an alarming rate.
Thank you for such an interesting video. My late dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia. He also had cancer. His diagnosis was found when he did a CT scan. My eldest sister has Altzhimers disease. Her memory is very bad and she repeats the same questions over and over. Her family takes care of her. I have a better understanding of Dementia.
My sister was diagnosed at age 57, she just turned 58 in November.. they did spinal test and sent it away in the USA , and it came back as Alzheimer’s.. we live in Canada 🇨🇦 .. it just so sad .. thank you for your video
*Video Chapters:* 00:00 What are the differences between MCI, Alzheimer's and Dementia. 00:22 Helping Older Parents with Memory Loss. 00:49 Alzheimer’s disease vs dementia vs mild cognitive impairment. 01:59 What is cognitive impairment? 03:26 What is "mild cognitive impairment" 05:42 Diagnostic criteria for MCI. 07:57 Dementia: what it is, signs and symptoms. 08:34 Diagnostic criteria for dementia 12:00 What is the difference between MCI and dementia? 12:30 What is Alzheimer’s disease? 14:22 The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. 16:26 What is “preclinical” Alzheimer’s disease. 16:46 About the new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm (aducanumab). 17:19 Podcast Summary and FAQs. 18:53 How do I get my parents to get evaluated? Dementia & Alzheimer's diagnosis: what’s next?
Thank you so much for that excellent clear distinction between Alzheimer's disease, dementia and MCI. To cap it all, I think what I understand, is that Alzheimer's disease comes with old age and is non reversible; while partly dementia can be cured. That is Alzheimer's is a subset of dementia.
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I am interested in the interaction between ADHD and your discussion here. I have a series of family members diagnosed with Alzheimers and have had concerns about what happens to me over time. So far so good, BUT I also have had a significant ADHD issues since I was very young, including forgetting things, confusion and disorder, and difficulty in remembering short term facts. I have jokingly told my kids that I might not know what's happening to me because I have ALWAYS been like this. But I do worry that I am sliding a bit. How do I integrate your superb presentations with ADHD issues? Many thanks! Tony
I have an article on how vascular issues relate to cognitive impairment and dementia here: betterhealthwhileaging.net/cerebral-small-vessel-disease/ Thank you for your interest in Better Health While Aging!
This is an educational video. I think my Aunt has MCI . She can do everything but her memory is leaving. I just know that she isn't like she was. She had the best memory.
My mother was" diagnosed " with dementia. It was a MD that "diagnosed "her. I'm not so sure it was dementia. She could not care for herself in the later stages. It all began with mom seeing illusions such as my sister in a dog cage at the neighbors house. Then slowly grew worse. She endured this for maybe 10- 13 years passing at about 86 years old. Before this many years before this she was epileptic and was prescribe phenobarbital. Now my older brother has been diagnosed with either dementia or the other. I've been diagnosed as Scizoaffective disorder but I wonder if the diagnosis is correct.
Hi doctor I watch your videos regularly.Its really useful for me.Thanks. I have a question to you..... What is the schizophrenia .? Is there any video about schizophrenia..?
Q : If we read, watch or write we may understand everything or partially or nothing. After some time ellapse we forget everything. Where does it goes in memory ? don't know . Such pattern of memory loss frequently observed in our own day to day life comes under which category 1. Alziemer 2. Dementia 3. Parkinson ? Thanks
I have a question for myself. I am 61. I mentioned to my doctor that I can’t come up with words that I should easily be able to. He took some blood tests and told me there were no indications of any problems. It really bothers me. My paternal grandmother and some of my dad’s sisters have had Alzheimer’s (grandmother for sure) or dementia. I truly want to catch this early if it’s going to be on my plate! What can I do?
Blood tests do not evaluate anyone's cognition; they can only help rule out certain medical causes of thinking getting worse. To assess your cognitive concerns, the doctor needs to find out more what you are struggling with (and what you are NOT struggling with, as that's very useful to know also), and they should also do some kind of office based cognitive testing. I cover this here: betterhealthwhileaging.net/cognitive-impairment-causes-and-how-to-evaluate/ Otherwise, to truly catch things early, you would need in-depth neuropsychological assessment...or you can sign up for a trial and they can look for biomarkers and other signs of preclinical Alzheimer's. (Checking for preclinical Alzheimer's is not part of routine care; properly assessing a cognitive concern SHOULD be part of routine care right now but often is inadequately addressed.)
12.28 Great much appreciated I'm going through all this now. Why is all we can do is read n listen on it. Is there no great Scientist that can find a cure for memory failure. WHY is no one looking into finding a cure instead we only read how to handle it. Hope someone out there finds a permanent cure. I'm in my early stages. Hoping for permanent cure will cum through before I get worse. THANKING YOU 😢
Sorry to hear this. There is always active research but so far nothing that shows significant improvement and some new medications have caused too many bad side effects. Try to keep your mind as active as possible, (reading and puzzles), eat real food and get some form of aerobic excercise. Good luck to you.
There are many potential causes of hallucinations and delusions. They can be related to some kind of neurodegeneration, such as Alzheimer's or another cause of MCI/dementia. But they can have other causes. I cover the causes in this article: betterhealthwhileaging.net/6-causes-paranoia-in-aging/
Brilliant presentation. I do recomend everybody to watch these video so they can get thia rich information and get a better understanding of the hole picture. Thankyou very much for your job. Now I can pass this information to others in order to help them understanding these terms.
Hi I would love you to cover thyroid disease and graves my family suffers with hypothyroidism Graves’ disease for my husband side of the family it’s genetic my daughter has graves husband hypo and has had thyroid removed by iodine my son has graves and had he’s thyroid removed surgically d to how large it was in his early 20 and I have hypothyroidism and I’m struggling thank you love your channel and have subscribed Thank You
@Sashazur it is based on age. the first ever young onset alzhimers was 27 and people get diagnosed with mci even by age 15 and 10 they never develop dementia , I have adhd and the symptoms resimble mild cognitive imperment
I'm interested in the possibility of dementia and Alzheimer's disease That is affected and progression by verbal, psychological and physical elder abuse that is caused by traumatic changes or end their daily activities. Their world is closed by their caregiver. By re-locating to their residence , stopping daily activities, such as cooking , housework, washing the dishes, etc . Living space is abnormally cluttered. Not allowed to use the family toilet but a festering commode next to the head of the hospital bed. Not allowed to eat with the caregivers but alone in their room. Not allowed to walk around the house. Have their own small TV in their room. No independence and respect of privacy. A lot verbal loud shouting and be littleling many times at the elder. Not being allowed to be visited by the elders 2 other children or relatives. All of these caused my Mother to be diagnosed with dementia. Before my Mother lived there she did not have dementia. She loves to cook etc she loves to go to family she had that independence etc. when she had lived with me. She has 2 daughters and a son. I'm the youngest daughter . She went to live with my sister and was diagnosed with dementia. My sister and family believed , treated, driven her psychologically into dementia. I don't believe my Mother had dementia.
Memantine is used to stablize amyloid in the blood. Amyloid in the blood is believed to be a byproduct of the breakdown of dendrites in nerve tissues. Norrmal body function through the kidneys can clear normal amounts of tau, amyloid and plaques. However, continuous injury to body nerve tissues due to occupation, disease conditions such as diabetes or constant brain injuries from competetion fighting, occupational injuries or contact sports can contribute to the underlying causes of neuro-cognitive disorders. If one is having such troubles, see a neurologist. Don't try to hide it. Do not ignore it. Yes, it can be treated. In many cases decline can be stablized. There are also genetic characteristics that can cause a prediposition for Alzheimer's Disease and or dementia. Neurocognitive testing can be used to give you an idea of where you stand and what steps should be taken to ensure the best treatment and outcomes.
Donepezil is FDA approved for the treatment of mild-moderate Alzheimer's disease. Schizophrenia is a different disorder: it's usually appears much earlier in life and is usually medicated with antipsychotics. As far as I know, donepezil is not particularly contraindicated in people who have schizophrenia. But it's not clear to me why someone with schizophrenia would be on donepezil...unless they've gotten older and now been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.
I've been searching for a specific issue I see with my mother and can't identify the problem. Please help. For instance my mother initiates a conversation on one person and then she'll say "she said this" . The problem is when she said "she said this" now we are talkiing about someone totally different in a totally different context. She has done this for years and even remember my father getting irritate at this same situation. She does not have any of theses symptoms in your video. Let me give you an example. My mother is reading a book and comes in from the porch and says to my son. I'm reading this book by David at it's such a great book. David has such a great knowledge of this particular subject. My son says "didn't Dad introduce you to David's work online". She says yes your father turned me on to this guy and he's so knowledgeable. Then I ask what's the name of the book. Here is where things get weird. She put's the book on the table and goes into her room and grabs another book and says I love this book. I say that's not the book were talking about. She says I love this book but later find out she never read that book and is only going off what someone else said. How can this happen? What is going on? What is weirder is when I probe deeper sha says I'm talking about this book (nothing about David) which is/was what the whole conversation was surrounded about in the fist place but some how got lost and now we are talking about a book she never read. Do you have any idea what is going on here?
Hi. ❤ Both my parents got diagnosed with Alsheimers decease, and my dad passed away for 2 years ago to 4 of marts. 😥😭 My mom doesn't know who I am and thinks that my dad is still alive and talks with people who aren't there, including my dad. She can't eat or drink by herself anymore, and she altså can't control nr.1 and nr.2 anymore and has a grownup diaper on. It's so dam hard to see my mom in this condition just like it was with my father, but you learn to deal with dead. My mom is in a retirement home for dementia people and it is a good place where they are taking really good care of people. But now I am thinking about if I should get tested for if I can get Alzheimer decease to, I don't know what to do?? Regards from Rita from Denmark 🇩🇰
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Hi Doc, My Name is Edison I'm 31 yo for now, i from Indonesia Sumba island, I Got Alzeimer's for 10 years, I always try to Make my brain keep health with learning and, but on this years it getting worse, but thank you so much for this video! Keep inspiring Doc, God bless you always 🙏
thanks madam
This was a great video on Dementia because it made it very clear what Dementia is and what Alzheimer's difference a present themselves as. My primary interest in your series is I have a friend that recently went through some serious cognitive issues that cause her to be hospitalized in Canada. I understand that she was diagnosed with Encephalitis, and what the cause was, and is has not been made clear to me, but it involved lots of cognitive defects, speech, memory loss, confusion, inability to take care of herself for a period of time with the doctors not knowing what was going on with her. She was discharged but continued to have problems with short term memory as well as other undefined issues. She and her husband is coming to Colorado to see us to touch base with us I believe looking for direction. I am an RN with 36 years' experience, 24 of it in a Forensic setting, and 10 in HomeHealth care. I will probably have more information once they get here next weekend. But, I will be using your video(s) as a teaching tool. Thank you, Dr. Leslie.
Thank you, I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Regarding your friend, as you may know, encephalitis is an acute inflammatory illness of the brain, so I would expect it to present with a lot of cognitive symptoms and those cognitive symptoms would presumably improve as your friend's illness resolves. Hospitalization can also cause delirium, which can take weeks (or longer) to resolve, especially as people get older (e.g. in their 70s or older). Good luck!
@@BetterHealthWhileAging Thank you for your quick informative response. My friend will be coming from Canada next weekend and then I can see for myself what she is experiencing and talk to her spouse as well.
As someone who is layman in this of brain problems and the time that I have lived, the explained way of the videos in a scientific and leisurely way without medical terms with only the necessary ones helps me to learn more about this topic.
Thank you very much Dr. Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD, for the generosity of sharing your knowledge.
With the hope that many like me learn this to help ourselves and others
The fact that I write in English and Spanish is so that people who have these problems have the basis to ask professionals in this field!
Como lego en esto de los problemas cerebrales y el tiempo que he vivido, la manera explicada de los videos de manera científica y pausada sin términos médicos con solo los necesarios me ayuda a aprender más sobre este tema.
Muchas gracias Dra. Geriatra Leslie Kernisan, MD, por la generosidad de compartir su conocimiento.
Con la esperanza de que muchos como yo aprendamos esto para ayudarnos a nosotros mismos y a los demás.
¡El hecho de que escribo en inglés y español es para que las personas que tienen estos problemas tengan la base para preguntar a los profesionales en este campo!
Thank you for explaining the diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer's to an ordinary person like me.Atleast able to guide them to some extent so that proper due care is taken..
Hello and thank you for producing these videos and sharing this information. I am 65 years old woman in excellent heath. No heart, diabetic, vascular issues, issues with skin or bones .... other than arthritis ... not rhemtoid. I was diagnosised with Multiple Sclerosis over 30 years ago. At the time of the diagnosis I learned as much as I could about the condition. I have been told by neurophycologists that I am high functioning. I have had issues and diagnosis with ADHD, anxiety and depression AND I take meds for them I My education is in psychology, and education having earned my Masters degree with honors.
I have experienced about 4 or 5 episodes of cognitive defect over the last 4 or 5 years. I would not qualify for any diagnosis of cognitive decline.
The MRI's have not shown anything, the pen an paper tests and other test with a neurophycologist have shown issues with short term memory.
My medications have been reviewed. Over the last 30 years I have ommitted products that are known to challenge the nervous system or have known toxicity ... ex. drywall dust, bug spay, weed killer.
I have NOT taken any of the drugs offered for treatment as I have found ,for me, the risked far out weighted the benifits. I also didn't like the research,I found ,as testing had an N of 30.
I appreciate your videos and the information that you have presented. BUT .... I am not looking for a diagnois ... as when I was diagnosised with MS and was told it was incurable .... I want to know .... what can I do to make me the best I can be.
My frustration with most of my providers is them telling me there are not enough symptoms to give a diagnois... I don't care about that ....what can I do NOW ..... before I experience additional symptoms and damage that can not be reversed DUH!
As I said frustrated.
I know to consume omega fats, and other foods to contribute the building blocks for my body. I play games to execise my brain. I watch my grandchildren, have many hobbies .... maybe too many ... maybe that is a contribitor. I do gardening, maintain the repairs on my home. Where I do not do exercise on a schedule and do reps, I am active
I do have issues with the arthritis in my lower back and my hips have been repalced this has reultd in issues with walking. I have chairs scattered all over my yard for if it becomes painfull I can sit and rest for a bit.
I have done research exploring the mind
I m not looking for a pat on the back, or acknowledgement of any kind for who I am, where I am at or where I have been.
A diagnosis, to me is really not relevant, it is an arbitroy set of circumstances that will change and be redefined. I want to know ... WHAT can I DO to make me the best I can be. I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT UNTIL I FINALLY AM OVER A HURDLE TO GET A DIAGN0OSIS.
when I look at the ressults of my blood work vand I see something approaching the boundaries of what is considered normal I DO something about it. I do not want to wait until my levels are over and damage an occcur. DUH
Sorry frustrated.
Thank you again for all you do .... prevention is worth more than a ton of cure!
Right there with you!! What can I do NOW, before I’m sliding down the slippery slope!?!
More resources need to go into curing these diseases. We will all die of something, but losing one's mind is just especially devastating.
My sister was diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia at 52. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 72. My mom had an undifferentiated dementia for at least 20 years. I am doing everything possible to keep my brain functioning properly. Alas, my 70 year old husband is definitely exhibiting symptoms of dementia and they are increasing at an alarming rate.
How fast do the symptoms increase because I know someone if my own who has memory loss in roads when driving but no other symptoms
Thank you for such an interesting video. My late dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia. He also had cancer. His diagnosis was found when he did a CT scan. My eldest sister has Altzhimers disease. Her memory is very bad and she repeats the same questions over and over. Her family takes care of her. I have a better understanding of Dementia.
My sister was diagnosed at age 57, she just turned 58 in November.. they did spinal test and sent it away in the USA , and it came back as Alzheimer’s.. we live in Canada 🇨🇦 .. it just so sad .. thank you for your video
*Video Chapters:*
00:00 What are the differences between MCI, Alzheimer's and Dementia.
00:22 Helping Older Parents with Memory Loss.
00:49 Alzheimer’s disease vs dementia vs mild cognitive impairment.
01:59 What is cognitive impairment?
03:26 What is "mild cognitive impairment"
05:42 Diagnostic criteria for MCI.
07:57 Dementia: what it is, signs and symptoms.
08:34 Diagnostic criteria for dementia
12:00 What is the difference between MCI and dementia?
12:30 What is Alzheimer’s disease?
14:22 The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia.
16:26 What is “preclinical” Alzheimer’s disease.
16:46 About the new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm (aducanumab).
17:19 Podcast Summary and FAQs.
18:53 How do I get my parents to get evaluated? Dementia & Alzheimer's diagnosis: what’s next?
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Glad you like them! Thank you for letting me know.
Thank you for sharing this information and taking the time to make these videos.
Thank you so much for that excellent clear distinction between Alzheimer's disease, dementia and MCI. To cap it all, I think what I understand, is that Alzheimer's disease comes with old age and is non reversible; while partly dementia can be cured. That is Alzheimer's is a subset of dementia.
Think not necessarily with old age for Alzheimer's but be due to developmental Amyloid Plaques, Tangles, etc.
Thank you so much! These videos are so informative and helpful for we caregivers. 🇨🇦❤️🤔🇨🇦💐
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She explains very clearly. Will share this with friends
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Superb explanation that clarifies a difficult to understand subject
Thank you very good explanation on these 2 issues,my head and mouth do Trimble ,first time I am seeing this glad I found it.
I am interested in the interaction between ADHD and your discussion here. I have a series of family members diagnosed with Alzheimers and have had concerns about what happens to me over time. So far so good, BUT I also have had a significant ADHD issues since I was very young, including forgetting things, confusion and disorder, and difficulty in remembering short term facts. I have jokingly told my kids that I might not know what's happening to me because I have ALWAYS been like this. But I do worry that I am sliding a bit. How do I integrate your superb presentations with ADHD issues? Many thanks! Tony
I'm in the same boat & very curious. My Mom has started having some decline, but my brother doesn't want to see it.
same as I as I have adhd and Bipolar issues
Thank you so much,very informative!I am glad I found your channel!
Thank you for this video!
Great video. Thank you!
Thankyou for these videos. I would like to have more information on Vascular issues that may lead to Dementia! Thanks
I have an article on how vascular issues relate to cognitive impairment and dementia here: betterhealthwhileaging.net/cerebral-small-vessel-disease/
Thank you for your interest in Better Health While Aging!
Thankyou for such a useful information !
Thank you ❤️
Going through this with my In-laws
It's a tough situation to work out. Good luck!
This is an educational video. I think my Aunt has MCI . She can do everything but her memory is leaving. I just know that she isn't like she was. She had the best memory.
Does lupus in the head affect the brain like dementia or alzhiemer ?
Very informative 👏
Thanks for your lecture! Would you please say about any reversible cause of Dementia..if any ?
Dr Bredeson is reversing Alzheimer’s I have read his two books including the Alzheimer’s programme
Thank U Amazing Personality
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Answer at 14:41
My mother was" diagnosed " with dementia. It was a MD that "diagnosed "her. I'm not so sure it was dementia. She could not care for herself in the later stages. It all began with mom seeing illusions such as my sister in a dog cage at the neighbors house. Then slowly grew worse. She endured this for maybe 10- 13 years passing at about 86 years old. Before this many years before this she was epileptic and was prescribe phenobarbital.
Now my older brother has been diagnosed with either dementia or the other.
I've been diagnosed as Scizoaffective disorder but I wonder if the diagnosis is correct.
Great information 👍
Hi doctor
I watch your videos regularly.Its really useful for me.Thanks.
I have a question to you.....
What is the schizophrenia .?
Is there any video about schizophrenia..?
Q : If we read, watch or write we may understand everything or partially or nothing. After some time ellapse we forget everything. Where does it goes in memory ? don't know . Such pattern of memory loss frequently observed in our own day to day life comes under which category 1. Alziemer 2. Dementia 3. Parkinson ?
Thanks
Hello, I have a question, is tavor also dangerous medication?
I have a question for myself. I am 61. I mentioned to my doctor that I can’t come up with words that I should easily be able to. He took some blood tests and told me there were no indications of any problems. It really bothers me. My paternal grandmother and some of my dad’s sisters have had Alzheimer’s (grandmother for sure) or dementia. I truly want to catch this early if it’s going to be on my plate! What can I do?
Blood tests do not evaluate anyone's cognition; they can only help rule out certain medical causes of thinking getting worse. To assess your cognitive concerns, the doctor needs to find out more what you are struggling with (and what you are NOT struggling with, as that's very useful to know also), and they should also do some kind of office based cognitive testing. I cover this here: betterhealthwhileaging.net/cognitive-impairment-causes-and-how-to-evaluate/
Otherwise, to truly catch things early, you would need in-depth neuropsychological assessment...or you can sign up for a trial and they can look for biomarkers and other signs of preclinical Alzheimer's. (Checking for preclinical Alzheimer's is not part of routine care; properly assessing a cognitive concern SHOULD be part of routine care right now but often is inadequately addressed.)
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Great much appreciated I'm going through all this now. Why is all we can do is read n listen on it. Is there no great Scientist that can find a cure for memory failure. WHY is no one looking into finding a cure instead we only read how to handle it. Hope someone out there finds a permanent cure. I'm in my early stages. Hoping for permanent cure will cum through before I get worse. THANKING YOU 😢
Sorry to hear this. There is always active research but so far nothing that shows significant improvement and some new medications have caused too many bad side effects. Try to keep your mind as active as possible, (reading and puzzles), eat real food and get some form of aerobic excercise. Good luck to you.
I was told my mother was experiencing hallucinations and delusions. Is it different than the three you talk about?
There are many potential causes of hallucinations and delusions. They can be related to some kind of neurodegeneration, such as Alzheimer's or another cause of MCI/dementia. But they can have other causes. I cover the causes in this article: betterhealthwhileaging.net/6-causes-paranoia-in-aging/
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Can patients with psychzophrenia can take danpozil. Thank you ️Going through this with my In-laws.
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Very informative
thanks for you vidio please answer one question if you have mild cognitive imperment at age 20 at what age mci become dementia
It isn’t based on age but what symptoms you have and how bad they are
@Sashazur it is based on age. the first ever young onset alzhimers was 27 and people get diagnosed with mci even by age 15 and 10 they never develop dementia , I have adhd and the symptoms resimble mild cognitive imperment
I'm interested in the possibility of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
That is affected and progression by
verbal, psychological and physical elder abuse that is caused by traumatic changes or end their daily activities.
Their world is closed by their caregiver. By re-locating to their residence , stopping daily activities,
such as cooking , housework, washing the dishes, etc . Living space is abnormally cluttered.
Not allowed to use the family toilet but a festering commode next to the head of the hospital bed. Not allowed to eat with the caregivers but alone in their room. Not allowed to walk around the house. Have their own small TV in their room.
No independence and respect of privacy. A lot verbal loud shouting
and be littleling many times at the elder. Not being allowed to be visited by the elders 2 other children
or relatives. All of these caused my Mother to be diagnosed with dementia. Before my Mother lived there she did not have dementia.
She loves to cook etc she loves to go to family she had that independence etc. when she had
lived with me. She has 2 daughters and a son. I'm the youngest daughter . She
went to live with my sister and was diagnosed with dementia. My sister and family believed , treated, driven her psychologically into dementia.
I don't believe my Mother had dementia.
Memantine is used to stablize amyloid in the blood. Amyloid in the blood is believed to be a byproduct of the breakdown of dendrites in nerve tissues. Norrmal body function through the kidneys can clear normal amounts of tau, amyloid and plaques. However, continuous injury to body nerve tissues due to occupation, disease conditions such as diabetes or constant brain injuries from competetion fighting, occupational injuries or contact sports can contribute to the underlying causes of neuro-cognitive disorders. If one is having such troubles, see a neurologist. Don't try to hide it. Do not ignore it. Yes, it can be treated. In many cases decline can be stablized. There are also genetic characteristics that can cause a prediposition for Alzheimer's Disease and or dementia.
Neurocognitive testing can be used to give you an idea of where you stand and what steps should be taken to ensure the best treatment and outcomes.
Can patients with psychzophrenia can take danpozil
Donepezil is FDA approved for the treatment of mild-moderate Alzheimer's disease. Schizophrenia is a different disorder: it's usually appears much earlier in life and is usually medicated with antipsychotics. As far as I know, donepezil is not particularly contraindicated in people who have schizophrenia. But it's not clear to me why someone with schizophrenia would be on donepezil...unless they've gotten older and now been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.
Does dementia show in brain waves?
You don’t mention the possibility of brain tumor which can cause all of your symptoms . Cat scans & MRI are not routinely ordered for these symptoms
Can it be cured or reversed?
Is it possible for the elderly to be paranoid and have memory issues?
Obviously yes
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I've been searching for a specific issue I see with my mother and can't identify the problem. Please help. For instance my mother initiates a conversation on one person and then she'll say "she said this" . The problem is when she said "she said this" now we are talkiing about someone totally different in a totally different context. She has done this for years and even remember my father getting irritate at this same situation. She does not have any of theses symptoms in your video. Let me give you an example. My mother is reading a book and comes in from the porch and says to my son. I'm reading this book by David at it's such a great book. David has such a great knowledge of this particular subject. My son says "didn't Dad introduce you to David's work online". She says yes your father turned me on to this guy and he's so knowledgeable. Then I ask what's the name of the book. Here is where things get weird. She put's the book on the table and goes into her room and grabs another book and says I love this book. I say that's not the book were talking about. She says I love this book but later find out she never read that book and is only going off what someone else said. How can this happen? What is going on? What is weirder is when I probe deeper sha says I'm talking about this book (nothing about David) which is/was what the whole conversation was surrounded about in the fist place but some how got lost and now we are talking about a book she never read. Do you have any idea what is going on here?
Hi. ❤
Both my parents got diagnosed with Alsheimers decease, and my dad passed away for 2 years ago to 4 of marts. 😥😭
My mom doesn't know who I am and thinks that my dad is still alive and talks with people who aren't there, including my dad.
She can't eat or drink by herself anymore, and she altså can't control nr.1 and nr.2 anymore and has a grownup diaper on.
It's so dam hard to see my mom in this condition just like it was with my father, but you learn to deal with dead.
My mom is in a retirement home for dementia people and it is a good place where they are taking really good care of people.
But now I am thinking about if I should get tested for if I can get Alzheimer decease to, I don't know what to do??
Regards from Rita from Denmark 🇩🇰
What age were u parents,and how old are u ❤
Why do you assume that it is a son or daughter who is inquiring about their parent’s memory issues?
Very good but please, the man's name is pronounced as though the English spelling were Altzheimer.
I see things are not always as they appear, so ... done here.
i havebeenlooking after my mum with dementia for the past 10 years. i wish i can just die
Totally understand, but just hang in there. Walk more, eat healthy.
Wrong I'm suffering from whatever disease I'm having not just old adults
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I thought Alzheimer disease had to do with aluminum in the brain
Biden should seek help from this author.... ASAP!
Maybe Trump should do the same. Biden can run the country Trump could not still cannot.
So should YOU as you are hallucinating. That is if you are not a bot.
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@@tawnyh8878LOL you’re clearly mad at the comment from the OP, although I’m not surprised by your pic