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 ...
A neurodegenerative disease, dementia leads to memory loss, confusion, and impaired speech, impacting daily life. Early detection is vital, and a simple "clock-drawing method" can serve as an ...
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 ...
Dementia, a broad term to describe the loss of cognitive functioning to the point where it causes daily difficulty, is a heart-breaking condition to witness. The earlier dementia is spotted, the ...