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Follow the links below to find systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of dementia treatments.
Created December 2007
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Dementia and sundowning
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Better Health Channel
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Some people with dementia are particularly confused or restless in the afternoons and evenings. This is often called sundowning'. There are some practical things carers can do to manage sundowning.
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Oct 2008
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Dementia - frontotemporal dementia with Parkinsonism -17
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Better Health Channel
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Frontotemporal dementia with Parkinsonism-17 (FTDP-17) is a rare type of progressively worsening dementia that targets the frontal and temporal regions of the brain. It is usually caused by a genetic alteration (mutation). Symptoms may include personality changes with loss of social skills, diminished cognitive capacity and Parkinsonism.
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Oct 2008
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The oral health of older adults with dementia
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This publication reports on an investigation of the oral health status of community-dwelling older dentate adults in Adelaide, South Australia with and without dementia. Older adults with dementia had higher levels of dental disease and their oral health deteriorated faster over a one-year follow-up period compared to those without dementia.
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Jan 2005
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Dementia and memory loss
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Better Health Channel
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There is a difference between memory loss as a normal part of ageing and as a symptom of dementia. Memory changes associated with dementia are persistent and progressive. There are some things you can do to help keep your memory sharp.
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Oct 2008
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Dementia - different types
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive decline in a person's functioning. There are different forms of dementia and each has its own causes. Symptoms include loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and normal emotional reactions.
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Jan 2008
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Dementia - risk reduction
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia cannot yet be prevented or 'cured' but the choices you make in midlife will help keep your brain healthy as you age. Studies of large groups of people show that those who adopt a 'brain-healthy' lifestyle have a reduced risk of dementia in later life.
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Sep 2007
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Dementia - tips for young people
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia can be difficult to understand, especially for young people. It will help if dementia can be explained clearly and simply, so that the causes and issues involved may be better understood by young people.
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Sep 2007
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Dementia - safety issues
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia includes symptoms like confusion, memory loss and disorientation. These factors, combined with limited mobility and coordination, can affect a person's safety. Family, friends and health professionals can help a person with dementia feel and be as secure as possible.
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Nov 2007
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People with dementia
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CareSearch
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Dementia is a progressive condition, causing deterioration in people's abilities. Patients in the later stages of dementia may become seriously ill. They may no longer be able to communicate their wishes. If they did not make any advance plans, a family member may be asked about different treatment options.
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May 2008
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Dementia types
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myDr
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Dementia is not a disease in itself but rather a group of symptoms which accompany certain diseases. Find out which diseases have dementia as a symptom.
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Mar 2001
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What is dementia?
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Alzheimer's Australia
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This help sheet explains what dementia is, who gets it and some of its more common forms. It describes some of the early signs of dementia, and points out the importance of an early medical diagnosis.
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Jul 2005
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The impact of dementia on the health and aged care systems
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report examines the prevalence of dementia in the Australian population, the current patterns of service use by people with dementia and the costs associated with this use.
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Jun 2004
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Dementia - tips for parents and grandparents
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Better Health Channel
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Young people in the family may be affected when a loved one has dementia. Parents and grandparents may need help to answer some of their questions.
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May 2008
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Dementia - through all its stages
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Better Health Channel
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The progress of dementia, from the early stages to the final severe form of the disease, varies from person to person. What is certain is that a person's abilities will deteriorate - sometimes rapidly, over a few months; in other cases, more slowly, over a number of years.
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May 2008
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Dementia explained
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia is a progressive deterioration in a person's functioning. The most common cause is Alzheimer's disease but there are other causes. Common early symptoms include memory loss, confusion, personality changes, apathy and withdrawal.
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Jan 2007
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Dementia - hallucinations and false ideas
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Better Health Channel
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Hallucinations and false ideas, such as paranoia and delusions, can be very distressing symptoms of dementia. Understanding some of the causes may help carers deal with these symptoms.
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Oct 2008
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Dementia - diagnosis and early signs
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Better Health Channel
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There are many early warning signs of dementia, although symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Identifying symptoms will assist early diagnosis.
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Jun 2008
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Alzheimer's and dementia - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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This fact sheet lists a range of questions and answers on Alzheimer's and dementia. These questions were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by a panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
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Feb 2007
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