Experiences with

Dementia

Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

" I get so angry, but then that 'tiredness' binds in on me, 'forget it you've got dementia, it's 'normal!'

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They screened over 1,437 clinically-approved drug compounds and found that carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, of which the glaucoma drug methazolamide is one, remove tau build-up and lessen signs of dementia in zebrafish and mice with mutant forms of tau.

They screened over 1,437 clinically-approved drug compounds and found that carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, of which the glaucoma drug methazolamide is one, remove tau build-up and lessen signs of dementia in zebrafish and mice with mutant forms of tau.

https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/news/dementia-not-given-decade-after-parkinsons-diagnosis-study/ Past studies were small scale and had other limitations, the incidence of dementia is considerably lower than previously thought, this study suggests (many of the previous studies are almost 20 years old

Another limitation of the study is that dementia with Lewy bodies can be difficult to diagnose, so it’s possible that not all people with dementia with Lewy bodies were correctly diagnosed. For more on this research, see Prostate Drugs Offer New Hope in Dementia Prevention.

My Mom had Vascular Dementia so I had some experience dealing with her but this is a lot different somehow. Any advice on how to deal with this would be very much appreciated. Kind regards David

as a result of her dementia. Can anyone cast any light on this condition and what we might expect Thank you

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https://www.anavex.com/post/anavex-s-blarcamesine-achieves-pre-specified-efficacy-in-phase-iib-iii-alzheimer-s-trial-data-prese They are also getting close on Parkinson’s Dementia so all my fingers and toes are crossed on blarcamesine.

DLB - Dementia with Lewy bodies. Let’s continue to uplift, support, and advocate—because together, we are stronger. Your thoughts are more than just words, they are messages of courage, inspiration and hope. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?

This is really a post to cheer Mr Bojangles, but it is also a post about dementia. Two weeks ago, I was invited to join my manager to help present a training session on dementia to a dozen or so new volunteers.

Is this part of what people describe as brain fog or am I on the way to dementia? Thanks Steve

Has anyone listed for an ablation under GA or deep sedation been warned about the risk of cognitive dysfunction and dementia post procedure?

People with atrial fibrillation are more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (memory problems) and dementia than those without atrial fibrillation. Having a stroke also increased these risks.

But is this a sign of worsening dementia? Before getting sick, I hated going to sleep. Such a waste of time. All through college I learned to live on a couple hours of sleep per night. Now I look forward to going to bed knowing I'll have enjoyable dreams.

This is an important development It has been known that a protein called alpha-synuclein builds up in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, forming clumps called fibrils. But detecting these fibrils in living patients is difficult.

He also has dementia, which I believe goes hand in hand with this? Any tips, advice, anything would be gratefully received. Rachel

Hello again, I posted recently about my Mum who has early dementia and lifelong RLS now augmented after about 12y of ropinerole. We are trying to get her an appointment with Prof W but earliest is late Sept.