Different forms of dementia are linked to changes in the brain. Alzheimer disease causes many parts of the brain to shrink. Parkinson disease damages parts of the brain involved in movement. Vascular dementia happens when the blood vessels that supply the brain are diseased.
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Different forms of dementia are linked to changes in the brain. Alzheimer disease causes many parts of the brain to shrink. Parkinson disease damages parts of the brain involved in movement. Vascular dementia happens when the blood vessels that supply the brain are diseased.
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This picture shows some of the things that can cause a fall in your home. Look around and remove any loose rugs, electrical cords, clutter, or furniture that could trip you.
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This picture shows some of the things that can cause a fall in your home. Look around and remove any loose rugs, electrical cords, clutter, or furniture that could trip you.
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