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Parkinson’s disease dementia can affect memory, judgment, language, and reasoning. Learn more about both common and rare related conditions. PDD Parkinson’s disease Dementia (PDD), a clinical diagnosis related to [Lewy Body Dementia] that can occur in people with Parkinson’s disease. PDD may affect memory, social judgment, language, or reasoning. Autopsy studies show that people with PDD often have amyloid plaques and tau tangles similar to those found in people with Alzheimer's disease, though it is not understood what these similarities mean. A majority of people with Parkinson’s disease develop Dementia , but the time from the onset of movement symptoms to the onset of Dementia symptoms varies greatly from person to person. Risk factors for developing PDD include the onset of Parkinson’s-related movement symptoms followed by mild cognitive impairment and REM sleep behavior disorder, which involves having frequent nightmares and visual hallucinations. Source: click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

Leaving a legacy to the Dementia Society of America will be a statement of your appreciation for our work. To know more about it in-depth, visit our website! Lasting Legacy Make a Lasting Impact Leaving a legacy to the Dementia Society of America will be a statement of the value you cherish in the work we are doing. Please consider the following as you do your estate planning. Make An Impact | Request Free Guide BEQUESTS Remembering the Dementia Society of America in your will or trust can be easily accomplished with the designation of a specific dollar amount or other property. You may also designate the Dementia Society of America to receive a specified percentage of your estate assets. The following is some sample language that you may use in your will or trust: “I give and bequeath to the Dementia Society of America, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the sum of $________ (or specific asset or _____ percent of the remainder of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.” To find out more about the Legacy Circle or notify the Dementia Society of America about your bequest, please call 1800-DEMENTIA (800-336-3684), or send an email to info@dementiasociety.org . Download the Declaration of Bequest Intention form here . RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS for the Dementia Society of America Did you know that you can support the Dementia Society of America’s important work by naming it as the partial or sole beneficiary of your IRA, 401(K), 403(B), or other retirement assets? Why use retirement assets to make a gift? Since retirement plan assets may be subject to income and estate taxes if left to heirs, estate planners often recommend that you designate all or a portion of the assets to a charitable organization like the Dementia Society of America. By leaving such assets to the Dementia Society of America, you can pass other assets to your heirs, which may lower the tax burden. How can I name the Dementia Society of America? You should request a “change of beneficiary” form from your retirement plan administrator. In this form, you can name the Dementia Society of America as the sole or partial beneficiary, or you can name us as a contingent beneficiary in case you are predeceased by your immediate beneficiary. On the form, list us as: Dementia Society, Inc. dba Dementia Society of America PO Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901 Tax ID # 46-3401769 APPRECIATED ASSETS Did you know you can support the Dementia Society’s critical mission by donating appreciated assets like stocks, real estate, works of art, etc., to the Dementia Society of America? Why donate appreciated assets? By donating an appreciated asset to the Dementia Society of America, you may benefit from an income tax charitable deduction at the current market value and not pay capital gains tax on the asset’s appreciation. LIFE INSURANCE SETTLEMENT Did you know? 2.5 million older adults, just like you, every year, will walk away from their life insurance policies with little or nothing to show for all those years of paid premiums. Why? Life has changed, and they may no longer need the benefits, may not be able to afford the payments, or may want to spend the premium money differently, and they do not know there may be a legal option within their rights. But we’re about to share a little-known fact: you can sell it! To l earn more through our life settlement benefit partner , click here . LIFE INSURANCE for the Dementia Society of America Did you know that you can support the Dementia Society’s tradition of compassionate programming by naming the Dementia Society as the partial or sole beneficiary of your life insurance policy? Why life insurance? By leaving the proceeds of an insurance policy to the Dementia Society of America, the proceeds of the insurance policy will not be subject to estate taxes upon your death. Also, if you transfer ownership of the policy to the Dementia Society during your lifetime, you may qualify for an income tax charitable deduction and you may deduct the cost of future premium payments. How can I name the Dementia Society of America? If the policy already exists, you should request a “change of beneficiary” form from the insurance company. You can name the Dementia Society of America as the sole or partial beneficiary or you can name us as a contingent beneficiary in case you are predeceased by your primary beneficiary. On the form list us as: Dementia Society of America PO Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901 Our IRS tax ID # is: 46-3401769 CHARITABLE TRUSTS For a personal, confidential discussion of the benefit of charitable trusts to fulfill your intent to leave a legacy for the Dementia Society of America please contact us at 1-800-DEMENTIA. None of the above information is intended to be tax advice. Please consult your financial advisers for the implications of charitable giving on your estate plans. Dementia Society, Inc., doing business as Dementia Society of America, is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and registered with the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)(3). Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor. Please view our IRS Determination Letter here. Back to Donate

Our mission is to enhance life quality for those with dementia, their caregivers, and the community through programs that make a meaningful difference. Mission Statement To enhance the quality of life for those living with Dementia, caregivers, and the community! "Create your best possible tomorrows by taking your most meaningful actions today!" Touch Dance Nathan Schulhof Touch 1/20 Our gracious donors, invaluable volunteers, events, and programs. -Kevin Jameson, Founder & President Educate, Provide and Recognize Dementia education can help people living with these conditions, their families, and their caregivers. We aim to present resources and programs that can make a difference in your life and other people’s lives. Educate. To significantly raise awareness and decrease the stigma in America of the spectrum of conditions collectively known as Dementia through education. Knowledge is the first step towards understanding Dementia. It’s important for people to get the information they need so they can cope with the challenges these diseases create. Our organization can be contacted at 1-800-DEMENTIA® (1-800-336-3684) by anyone who would like more information on Alzheimer’s and all the other leading forms of Dementia. Provide. To make available, non-medical, easy-to-understand Dementia awareness materials and resources for individuals, small businesses, larger corporations, civic organizations, and communities-at-large. To provide monthly quality-of-life programs within continuing care communities and in public Dementia-friendly forums, that emphasize meaningful therapies for those living with Dementia, and their caregivers. These educational programs can be a lifeline for many people who are looking for ways to enrich the lives of men and women living with Dementia. Recognize. To encourage those who: provide exemplary Dementia caregiving, counseling, engagement, and even nutritional support; develop prevention initiatives; and create innovative products, services, and solutions. We believe that every American and each employer in the U.S. should know the facts about Dementia. Therefore, our call-to-action is simple: Know Dementia!® Consider getting involved today! Your contribution of time, talent, or treasure can change the lives of all those impacted by Dementia. Please donate today.

Development of geriatric psychiatry clinical service, and provide clinical consultations and treatment to this population within Atrius Healthcare. President ◄ Back to Members | Kevin Jameson Founder Salaried CEO | Volunteer Board Member & Chairman Business Executive. Starting as a young entrepreneur from the age of 18, and having launched several start-up businesses in the security industry, Mr. Jameson carried on his career as a sales and marketing executive, which has included over 35 years with major corporate divisions of ADT, BOSCH, and Honeywell International. Author, singer, inventor, and patent holder, Kevin has traveled to Europe, Asia, India, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, South and Central America, and throughout North America to see how the world really lives. Kevin also has a personal story and connection to Dementia. His first wife, Ginny, together for 32 years, died from Dementia, and thus he leads the fight against all forms with thoughts, words, and deeds. In 2016, Jameson was awarded a Doctorate of Public Service, Honoris Causa (DrHC) for his life's work, by his alma mater. His establishment of the Dementia Society is a mission in the making. Mr. Jameson also served on the Board of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce . Media/Mentions for Mr. Jameson: National Costco Connection Magazine People Magazine Money Magazine Twin Cities PBS NextAvenue Giving Tomorrow Magazine Local Markets Philadelphia WHYY NPR Lehigh Valley WFMZ TV Lehigh Valley WFMZ TV-2 Washington, DC Pacifica Broadcasting Other Musicians On Call Brain Research Foundation Security Business Magazine

People with PSP may develop eye movement problems (supranuclear palsy), a wide-eyed appearance, and difficulty swallowing. To learn more, contact us. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) are Parkinson's-plus syndromes, meaning that they are diseases that share some of the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, such as slowing of movements, stiffness, tremors, falls, and shuffling of the feet. They may both also cause changes in memory and thinking. People with PSP also develop problems moving their eyes, called supranuclear palsy, a wide-eyed appearance, and difficulty swallowing. Unlike Parkinson's disease, people often fall backward instead of forward. They may also develop severe stiffness in the neck. There are several variations in the name of CBD, such as corticobasal syndrome or disease and corticobasal ganglionic degeneration. It is named after the damaged parts of the brain: the cortex (the outer part of the brain) and the basal ganglia (deep within the brain). Like Parkinson's disease, movement slowing, stiffness, tremors, falls, and shuffling of the feet are seen. Movement problems occur on one side of the body, such as stiffness, shaking, or loss of control. People with CBD may be unable to get their arms to do what they want, even if they know how. Sometimes, the arm on that side might move independently, which is called alien limb syndrome. For more information from the source: click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

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Helping families facing Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, FTD, MCI, and more through education, research, and life enrichment. Dementia Society of America Dementia Awareness It's more than a ribbon ... Although a simple purple ribbon on your jacket or a sticker on your car is important and meaningful, Dementia awareness can take many forms. It can also be as basic as learning what Dementia is and isn't, and properly sharing that accurate knowledge with others (we hope that you'll read our definitions pages for more insight). Another form is something forward-thinkers from around the world have coined as, "Dementia-friendly" communities. In addition to the Dementia Society of America® (DSA), there are two associated coalitions leading the national effort: Dementia Friendly America® (DFA), and Dementia Friends USA™. Want to join our efforts to support the development of Dementia Friendly American communities around the country? Contact us at 1-800-DEMENTIA.

Dementia-like symptoms can result from fever or other side effects of your body's attempt to fight off an infection. Learn more about rare conditions. Dementia-Like "Some causes of Dementia or Dementia-like symptoms can be reversed. Your doctor may identify and treat these causes: Infections and immune disorders. Dementia-like symptoms can result from fever or other side effects of your body's attempt to fight off an infection. People may develop thinking difficulties if they have infections like a urinary tract infection (UTI), meningitis and encephalitis, untreated syphilis, Lyme disease, or conditions that cause a completely compromised immune system, such as leukemia. Here is an excellent document on Urinary Tract Infections and delirium from our friends in the UK. Click here to read/download . Metabolic problems and endocrine abnormalities. People with thyroid problems, too little blood sugar (hypoglycemia), too low or too high sodium or calcium levels, or an impaired ability to absorb vitamin B-12 may develop Dementia-like symptoms or other personality changes. Nutritional deficiencies. Dementia-like symptoms can occur as a result of not drinking enough liquids (dehydration); not having enough thiamin (vitamin B-1), a condition common in people with chronic alcoholism; and not having enough vitamins B-6 and B-12 in your diet. Reactions to medications. Dementia-like symptoms may occur as a reaction to a single medication or because of an interaction of several medications. Subdural hematomas. Subdural hematomas are caused by bleeding between the surface of the brain and the covering over the brain. They can cause symptoms similar to Dementia. Poisoning. Dementia-like symptoms can occur as a result of exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, and other poisons, such as pesticides. Dementia-like symptoms may also occur in some people who have abused alcohol or recreational drugs [See also Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) ]. Symptoms may disappear after treatment, but in some cases they may persist. Brain tumors. Dementia can rarely result from damage caused by a brain tumor. Anoxia. This condition, also called hypoxia, occurs when tissues in organs don't receive enough oxygen. Anoxia may occur due to severe asthma, heart attack, carbon monoxide poisoning, or other causes. If you've experienced a severe lack of oxygen, recovery may take longer. Symptoms, such as memory problems or confusion, may occur during recovery. Normal-pressure hydrocephalus. Sometimes people have a condition caused by enlarged ventricles in the brain (normal-pressure hydrocephalus). This condition can cause walking problems, urinary difficulty, and memory loss. Shunt surgery, which delivers cerebrospinal fluid from the head to the abdomen or heart, may help these symptoms." Source: click here . Chemo Brain. Mental cloudiness or changes ... notice[d] before, during, and after cancer treatment. This cloudiness or change in mental state is commonly referred to as chemo brain. Doctors and researchers may call chemo brain many things, such as cancer treatment-related cognitive impairment, cancer-related cognitive change, or post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment." Source: click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

A person who has experienced a single traumatic head injury could develop posttraumatic Dementia, which may cause long-term memory problems. To learn more. TBI "A person who has experienced a single traumatic head injury [Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)] could develop a condition called posttraumatic Dementia, which may cause symptoms such as long-term memory problems. Depending on the part of the brain that's injured, this condition can cause Dementia signs and symptoms such as uncoordinated movement and impaired speech, as well as slow movement, tremors, and rigidity (Parkinsonism). Symptoms may not appear until many years after the actual trauma." Source: click here . Additional Resource List Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

Vascular Dementia is caused by a series of small strokes and is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's in people 65+. To learn more. Vascular DONATE "Multi-infarct Dementia [also commonly referred to as 'Vascular Dementia'] is caused by a series of small strokes. Multi-infarct Dementia (MID) is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease in people over age 65. MID usually affects people between the ages of 55 and 75. More men than women have MID. A stroke is an interruption in or blockage of the blood supply to any part of the brain . A stroke is also called an infarct. Multi-infarct means that more than one area in the brain has been injured due to a lack of blood. The brain cannot get oxygen if blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds. Brain cells can die, causing permanent damage. There may be no stroke symptoms when these strokes affect a small area . These are called silent strokes. Over time, as more areas of the brain are damaged, the symptoms of MID appear. Not all strokes are silent. Larger strokes that affect strength, sensation, or other brain and nervous system (neurologic) functions can also lead to MID. Risk factors for MID include diabetes, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), smoking, and stroke." Lastly, White Matter Disease (WMD) is a Dementia subtype within the context of cardiovascular conditions that may produce changes in cognition similar to those seen in Vascular Dementia. An MRI scan is typically employed to help identify and distinguish the disorder. Vascular Dementia Source: click here . White Matter Disease Resource: click here . Resource: U.S. government website on vascular/Dementia risks. Video: University of California, Los Angeles Video When stroke becomes Dementia | Dr Amy Brodtmann: The Florey, Parkville, Victoria, Australia Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

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