Posts Tagged: Brain Disorders

Psychology Update — When Dementia Strikes at an Early Age

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TITLE When Dementia Strikes at an Early Age   DESCRIPTION Most of us expect that as we get older (beyond our 60s, 70s, 80s) there will be issues with cognitive abilities such as memory as well as physical problems as well. We learn more everyday about medical diagnoses such as dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Parkinson’s…. Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES REGARDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA

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3 ARTICLES REGARDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ARTICLE #1 What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?   DESCRIPTION This is a very up to date article that discusses the following issues:  the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease, symptoms (described cognitively and behaviorally), prevention, and medications.  It is informative and useful in teaching both the biological bases of Psychology and… Read more »