Cognitive decline is a critical but often overlooked complication of high blood pressure. While elevated blood pressure is widely recognized as a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and ...
Somewhere down the road, most of us will start to forget where we left our keys. We'll miss appointments here and there and struggle to find the words on the tip of our tongues. While this type of ...
Patients with high blood pressure who have impaired cognitive function are at increased risk of developing dementia within five years. Despite this known link, cognitive function is not routinely ...
Many experts are recommending the "clock-drawing method" as a quick way to spot early indicators of dementia. The rate of diagnoses in the UK is climbing, primarily attributed to an ageing population.
This is the 53rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. I watched my mother draw a clock while she was in a ...
A clock drawing test for detecting cognitive dysfunction should be conducted routinely in patients with high blood pressure, according to new research. A clock drawing test for detecting cognitive ...
Dementia, the broad term used to describe loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other cognitive-abilities, is a heartbreaking condition that can have a devastating affect on families. There's ...
A simple diagnostic tool endorsed by many experts is the "clock-drawing method", which swiftly identifies early signs of dementia. Diagnoses are on the rise in the UK, largely due to an ageing ...
Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease that can deteriorate one's quality of life. Starting - memory loss, confusion, and speech impairment. Over time it makes one lose control over their daily tasks ...