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People with dementia are at an increased risk of having epileptic seizures. Being diagnosed with dementia renders a person almost...
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The answer to this question depends on how long a person has had dementia and what type of dementia they...
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When asking if dementia rates are increasing, it is important to first consider population ageing. Dementia rates in older people...
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Numerous variants of dementia can progress quickly causing sufferers conditions to deteriorate suddenly and drastically. Of these variants, Jakob-Creutzfeldt disease...
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Dementia is a progressive disease, meaning symptoms get worse over time. The rate of deterioration varies from person to person....
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At present, there’s no cure for dementia and it cannot be definitively prevented. Factors out of your control, such as...
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It can be extremely difficult to see your loved one suffering with late-stage dementia. Coming to terms with their eventual...
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A person diagnosed with Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) can find forming and maintaining relationships challenging. Experiencing strong feelings of inadequacy,...
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder characterized by excessive hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors. High-functioning ADHD is not...
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The essence of a good friendship is reciprocity. It’s all about give and take. One day you may be having...
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Practicing kindness, nurturement and encouragement is the essence of being a good parent. As children, we depend on our parents...
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“Mood disorders” is an umbrella term used to describe a range of depressive and bipolar disorders. If you have a mood...
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Escitalopram, commonly sold under the brand name Lexapro, is used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders in adults...