Dementia with Lewy bodies

Introduction Parkinsonism is a clinical syndrome associated with tremor, rigidity, akinesia, postural disturbances, so it is also known as TRAP syndrome. It involves a lesion of the nigrostriatal dopaminergic system that, in some cases, it is induced by drugs and toxins. The principle cause of Parkinsonism is Parkinson’s disease, which affects mainly males than women (3:2) over 60 years and it is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder (after Alzheimer’s disease). It affects 0,1% people

Protecting Canada’s Seniors Act, which increased awareness on the issues facing the elderly population of 65 years and above (Sibbal & Holroyd-Leduc, 2012). This paper will examine three contemporary challenges facing the cohort, including elderly abuse, dementia, and polypharmacy, while preventative strategies and recommendations addressing these issues will be offered. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines abuse towards seniors as, "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring

commonest cause of dementia in the elderly with an incidence ranging from 2.5 to 5 per thousand. Furthermore, this incidence has grown in recent years as a result people generally living longer. The disease is incurable at present but there are drug treatments that delay the symptoms in the early stages. Therefore, there is a real need for early identification of the disease, so that a treatment program can be

Throughout this time one has heard about strange diseases that have a huge affect on people. There is a mystery for this happening. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy(CTE), Huntington's Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s have the something in common, the brain. Although one intends to think it can handle pain, but failing to not being treated or failing to rest this impact will have bad results. If one only doubts, it will not have anything happen

Dementia and it 's types Dementia is a syndrome caused by multiple progressive illnesses that affects memory, thinking, orientation, behaviour, comprehension, calculation, judgement, learning capacity, language, and loss of motivation and emotional control. The syndrome is characterized by Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with lewy bodies, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Dementia mainly affects older people. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. Prevalence 44.4

undergoing this destructive process. The first step to better understand Alzheimer’s is to first know the difference between this disease and others. Commonly dementia is mistaken for Alzheimer’s. Although they have similar effects,

the mid-brain. (Aminoff, 1994) The body cannot produce enough dopamine in the brain and therefore the voluntary movement that you do daily cannot be controlled when you have this disease. Therefore, when there is a lack of dopamine the muscle movement cannot be controlled, causing the tremors or shuffle steps. (Aminoff, 1994) The Lewy Bodies (which are abnormal proteins that develop inside a neuron) upon autopsy has been the hallmark sign of PD. These Lewy Bodies are a result of abnormal proteins

important for monitoring the efficacy. • Low serum cholinesterase level could be a potential marker of CHEI toxicity. Larger studies are indicated for validation and clinical correlation. • New onset depression in elderly could be a prodromal symptom of dementia. CHEI alone or combination of antidepressant and CHEI found to effective in managing prodromal depression of DLB in two studies. • Antipsychotics have been found ineffective in controlling the neuropsychiatric symptoms of DLB and reported to cause

on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Expert Author Shomari D. Hearn When a loved one begins to experience memory loss and other cognitive issues, it is only natural to wonder whether he or she is exhibiting signs of dementia. Warning signs that one 's mental capacity may be diminishing can include: Forgetting significant dates or previous life events Asking for the same information repeatedly Difficulty concentrating or keeping track of recurring bills Taking much

believe that Alzheimer 's disease results from an increase in the production or accumulation of a specific protein (beta-amyloid protein) in the brain that leads to nerve cell death.” (Crystal). It is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases, and currently has no cure. (# 3) Research continues to be done to develop better ways to care for those affected with the disease, as well as to find support for family members, friends, and caregivers. Alzheimer’s is