Dementia is a clinical syndrome of acquired, progressive decline in cognition severe enough to impair independent daily functioning, affecting domains such as memory, language, executive function, attention, and visuospatial ability. It is caused by a range of underlying neurodegenerative and vascular pathologies, m…
Dementia is a clinical syndrome of acquired, progressive decline in cognition severe enough to impair independent daily functioning, affecting domains such as memory, language, executive function, attention, and visuospatial ability. It is caused by a range of underlying neurodegenerative and vascular pathologies, most commonly Alzheimer's disease, followed by vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and frontotemporal degeneration, often coexisting as mixed pathology. The progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, the differentiation of cognitive decline from depression, and the management of behavioral and psychological symptoms, including agitation, aggression, sleep disturbance, and mood disorder, are central clinical concerns. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are studied, the latter encompassing cognitive stimulation, behavioral management, environmental and technological supports, and caregiver education. Research in this area examines behavior management for depression in dementia, non-pharmacological approaches to disrupted sleep in moderate-to-severe disease, the neurobiological distinction between aggression and agitation, dynamic functional-connectivity network analysis, virtual-reality and videophone interventions, cognitive-stimulation participation, the relationship of early stressful life events and cortisol to cognitive decline, and caregiver knowledge of Alzheimer's disease. The journal publishes peer-reviewed work on cognitive disorders and their management, addressing diagnosis, neurobiology, non-pharmacological care, and the broader neurological context of dementia across affected populations and caregivers.
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