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Carer's Resources Types of Dementia

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What is Dementia?This fact sheet describes dementia, who gets it and its most common forms. It describes early signs and emphasises the importance of having an early medical diagnosis.

 Alzheimer's Australia "About Dementia Series" 2005

Alzheimer's DiseaseDescribes the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as well as its causes, progression and treatment.

 Alzheimer's Australia "About Dementia Series" 2005

Vascular DiseaseVascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and recently its incidence has been found to be higher than previously expected. This Help Sheet describes Vascular dementia, its causes, diagnosis and progression.

 Alzheimer's Australia "About Dementia Series" 2005

Frontal Temporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD)Describes a group of dementias, known as Frontal Temporal Lobar Degeneration including Frontal Temporal Dementia, Progressive non-Fluent Aphasia, Semantic Dementia and Pick’s disease. It discusses their causes, diagnoses and symptoms.

 Alzheimer's Australia "About Dementia Series" 2005

Dementia with Lewy BodiesDementia with Lewy bodies is a common form of dementia, sharing many similarities with Alzheimer’s disease. This Help Sheet describes dementia with Lewy bodies, its causes, diagnosis and progression.

 Alzheimer's Australia "About Dementia Series" 2005

Alcohol Related DementiaDiscusses alcohol related dementias, their causes, symptoms and treatment.

 Alzheimer's Australia "About Dementia Series" 2005

AIDS Related DementiaDescribes AIDS related dementia, its cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

 Alzheimer's Australia "About Dementia Series" 2005

Downs Syndrome and Alzheimer's DiseaseResearch has established a link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. This Help Sheet explains what is currently known about this link, and discusses the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome and some information about where to find additional support

 Alzheimer's Australia "About Dementia Series" 2005

Signposts - Information for identifying Younger Onset DementiaComprehensive Resource identifying characteristics of early onset dementia, emotional reactions and management strategies

 Alzheimer's Australia 2002

Dementia Through all its stagesOutlines the various phases of the disease

 Better Health VIC

Dementia Care: understanding younger onset dementiaInformation on the different types of dementia diagnosed in younger people and explains many of the characteristics of the associated changes that occur with younger onset dementias.

 Alzheimer's Australia / Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre April 2008 

Later Stages of DementiaDecribes what to expect in the later stages of dementia and some issues that may be useful to consider.

 Alzheimer's Australia "Caring for Someone with Dementia Series" July 2005

What is younger onset dementiaDscusses younger onset dementia, sometimes called early onset dementia. It emphasises the importance of a correct diagnosis and some aspects of caring for someone with younger onset dementia.

 Alzheimer's Australia "Younger OnsetDementia Series" July2005

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Types Of Dementia