About Alzheimer's Disease: Is It Alzheimer's or a Different Kind of Dementia?

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease While Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, there are several other diseases that affect the brain. I've chosen to highlight a few of those today. Also, you may have made a few New Year's resolutions. Did any of those include exercising your brain? If so, see these 12 fun ways to stay mentally fit. Wishing you great joy in 2012! What Is Frontotemporal Dementia? Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a type of dementia that has often been called Pick's disease. It encompasses a group of related frontotemporal dementia disorders that affect behavior, emotions, communication and cognition...Read more See More About:  types of frontotemporal dementia  symptoms of alzheimer's  challenging behaviors What Is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition caused by abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (fluid typically found in the spinal cord and brain) building up in the brain. Hydrocephalus, in fact, means "water on the brain." Read more See More About:  types of dementia  alzheimer's symptoms  treatment of alzheimer's What Is Huntington's Disease? Huntington's disease is a progressive type of dementia that is passed on genetically from parents to children. In HD, the person's brain cells begin to break down and deteriorate, causing physical, cognitive and emotional problems. Classic symptoms include dementia, uncontrollable writhing movements and... Read more See More About:  types of dementia  coping with dementia  symptoms of alzheimer's Is It Alzheimer's or Vitamin B12 Deficiency? Have you or a loved one experienced these signs of Alzheimer's recently? Memory Loss Behavior Changes Increased Agitation While you could be experiencing these symptoms due to Alzheimer's or another dementia, it's also possible that your symptoms could be related to low levels of vitamin B12. Read more See More About:  types of dementia  treatment of alzheimer's  frontotemporal dementia Alzheimer's Disease Ads Dementia Symptoms Dementia Stages Dementia Signs Dementia Disease Dementia Treatment Featured Articles Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement