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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia There are several types of dementia, with the most common one being Alzheimer's disease. Below, I've highlighted two other kinds: fatal familial insomnia and corticobasal degeneration. There's also an article explaining what the clock-drawing test is, how it's scored and how it's used to screen for dementia. My hope is that this practical explanation can help shed some light on one of the most widely used tools in diagnosing dementia. Can't Sleep? Learn about a Rare Insomnia that Causes Dementia For those who struggle with insomnia, lying awake at night can be extremely frustrating. But for a very few people in the world, it can be deadly... Read more The Clock-Drawing Test Are you familiar with the clock-drawing test? It's a simple tool that is used to screen people for signs of neurological problems, such as Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It is often used in combination with other, more thorough... Read more Search Related Topics:  alzheimer's diagnosis  memory loss  memory screenings What Is Corticobasal Degeneration? I remember that first time I met a caregiver whose husband had corticobasal degeneration. She was so relieved to know I was familiar with her husband's diagnosis, because everywhere she went she had to explain what the disease was and how it affected him... Read more   Search Related Topics:  frontotemporal dementia  behavior challenges  coping with dementia Is Alzheimer's Disease a 3rd Type of Diabetes? Perhaps you've heard lately of a different label being used almost as a nickname for Alzheimer's disease- "Type 3 Diabetes". If you're anything like me, you may be wondering why... Read more Related Searches Symptoms of Dementia Dementia Training Find Dementia Care Early Onset Dementia Dementia Alzheimers Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia 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.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Caregivers' Corner Should Your Loved One with Dementia Really Be Taking Antipsychotic Medication? Can Too Many Medications Cause Symptoms of Dementia? Using Art for People with Alzheimer's DIsease Advertisement