According to Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, dementia--an acquired deterioration in cognative abilities--impairs activities of daily living, like feeding ourselves, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Dementia, a syndrome that has many...
The clock test, also called the clock draw test, is one of several tests used to determine if a patient suffers from dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. At least two common versions of the clock test exist, and the choice to use a particular...
Nearly 25 percent of U.S. adults ages 18 and older have a diagnosable mental disorder each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The American Psychiatric Association acknowledges that most people with mental disorders...
"Dementia" serves as an umbrella term for several different types of progressive cognitive and functional impairment found in older adults, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and Parkinson's dementia. Clinicians determine a...
All adults should have a yearly physical examination to determine any changes in their health status. The components of a doctor's checkup vary according to the doctor's preference and whether the patient is receiving an initial, brief or...
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an often-misunderstood illness. It is not just about losing your memory, Alzheimer's disease slowly overtakes your brain and its functions. Sufferers gradually lose their ability to learn, reason, make decisions,...
Dementia is a descriptive term used for a collection of symptoms that affect the brain, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. While you may expect that loss of cognitive functioning is a normal part of aging,...
The Mini-Mental State Examination, or MMSE, is the most commonly used screening test for Alzheimer's disease, according to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation. It is not, however, the only mental status test available to a...
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), a common childhood disorder, can plague sufferers with symptoms of impulsiveness and inattention. To be diagnosed with ADD, a child must display disruptive symptoms that show up prior to age 7. In order to secure...
Just about anyone can dance, no matter what shape the person is in. That doesn't mean you can twist the night away without hurting a vital part of your anatomy, if you're out of shape. You can start slowly, improve your fitness and end up in...
