Childhood dementia

• • • • A devastated mom has revealed that all three of her young children have been diagnosed with childhood dementia. Renee Staska, who hails from Australia, made the heartbreaking declaration during “Everyone thinks tomorrow’s a given, but it’s not, so we just get through one day at a time,” the mom mournfully stated. Staska’s children, Hudson, 8, Holly, 6, and Austin, 4, all have The rare disease — which affects less than 5,000 people across the United States — is caused by a genetic mutation in both parents’ DNA, Staska had no idea any of her young children were suffering from the illness until doctors discovered younger son Austin had an enlarged liver back in 2020 when he was just 8 months old. “They found Niemann-Pick disease type C1, which is a type of childhood dementia. I got given it on a piece of paper and told this is what it is, it was terminal, there was no cure or treatment,” Staska stated. Renee Staska’s children, Hudson, 8, Holly, 6, and Austin, 4, all have Niemann-Pick disease type C1, otherwise known as childhood dementia. Channel 9/A Current Affair Staska’s children,Hudson, 8, Holly, 6, and Austin, 4, all have Niemann-Pick disease type C1. Channel 9/A Current Affair A specialist informed Staska that there was a 25% chance her two older children might also have the disease and carried out testing, despite the fact the children appeared to be developing as normal. Shockingly, the tests determined that Hudson and Holly also had Niemann-Pick disease type ...

• • • • • Sitewide Search Sitewide search, click to expand Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Menu Responsive nav Search for something Submit search query Search • Expand dropdown • • • • • • • • Expand dropdown • • • • • • • Expand dropdown • • • • • Expand dropdown • • • Expand dropdown • • • • • • • • • As of 2020, it is estimated that around 700,000 children around the world are currently living with childhood dementia, which is caused by more than seventy different genetic conditions. Childhood dementia can be diagnosed during infancy and in children aged up to 18. Following recent meetings with Megan Donnell , CEO of tive , ADI asked Megan to shine a light on her work which reflects many of the same challenges we face around lack of awareness, stigma and barriers to health and care supports. In this blog, Megan shares why childhood dementia has been historically and severely overlooked by healthcare professionals, researchers and the general public, as well as what can be done to help those who are most affected. The need for action Just like adults who are living with dementia, children who are living with dementia can experience memory loss, confusion, trouble concentrating, learning and communicating. Personality and behavioural changes and emotional issues, such as fear and anxiety, also impact children who have been affected. Their families watch and care for them as they progressively lose their skills ...

When it comes to childhood trauma, your brain may repress memories as a coping mechanism. Throughout adulthood, you might feel something is not right and not know why. This article discusses signs and symptoms that indicate you may have repressed memories from childhood trauma. It also reviews other possible reasons for these emotions or behaviors and ways to cope. There is a long-standing debate about the validity of memory repression. A review of research shows that this controversy, which is sometimes referred to as the “memory wars,” is still controversial in the scientific community today. Most researchers today believe that it is rare to completely forget trauma that occurred after early childhood and that "recovered memories" are not always accurate. Some ACEs include: • Verbal, physical, or sexual abuse • Neglect • Alcoholic parents • Mental illness of family members • Abandonment of a parent (divorce, death, or prison) • Severe childhood illness • Learning disabilities • Extreme bullying • Refugee trauma • Natural disasters Almost half of the children in the United States are exposed to at least one ACE throughout their lives. • Strong reactions: Strong reactions can often catch you off guard. You might feel unsafe around a person you just met because the person reminds you of someone involved in your childhood trauma. • Anxiety: Childhood trauma increases the risk of • Childish reactions: Childish reactions may look like a tantrum. You speak in a childlike voice,...

Share on Pinterest When you hear the term “Childhood Alzheimer’s” you probably think of a form of Alzheimer’s disease that affects children. However, that’s not actually the case. Childhood Alzheimer’s isn’t a clinical diagnosis, but rather a name some people use to refer to a couple of different conditions that affect a child’s memory and communication ability. The symptoms of these diseases can look a lot like Alzheimer’s, but the cause is very different. Both conditions are very rare and are genetically inherited. Childhood Alzheimer’s is a term used to refer to two different diseases that cause children to have memory loss and other symptoms commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Childhood Alzheimer’s can refer to: • • Sanfilippo syndrome or mucopolysaccharidosis type III (MPS III) Both diseases are what’s known as The lysosomes of cells help process sugar and cholesterol so the body can use them. When lysosomes aren’t working properly, these nutrients buildup inside cells instead. This causes cells to malfunction and eventually die off. In the case of NPC and MPS III, this cell death affects memory and other brain functions. This is different from classic Over time, this interferes with connections in the brain and leads to memory and other problems. Are childhood Alzheimer’s and childhood dementia the same? Childhood Alzheimer’s and childhood dementia might sound like they describe the same condition. But just like Alzheimer’s and Childhood dementia is caused ...

childhood dementia Childhood Dementia – A Complete Review Some early warning signs to watch out for include memory loss, confusion, and problems with concentration, comprehension, learning or communication. Also be on the look out for personality changes. Use a Test Doctors Trust – Childhood Dementia Take a quick childhood dementia For a complete follow up use our With our innovative brain training programs, you can get a personalized experience that stimulates the neurons inside Research has shown that our How long do children with childhood dementia live? Childhood dementia facts and statistics. This does not include those born with common ailments such as cystic fibrosis. Every 11 minutes a child dies with What is the youngest age to get dementia? childhood dementia Dementias are not often diagnosed in young people and childhood dementia disorders are considered rare. Approximately 60% older people have dementia between 50 and 70 years or older. Typically, the term Young Aged dementia, Early Age dementia or Worklife Dementia is used when someone is diagnosed as having dementia at a younger age not childhood dementia. Late infantile dementia and niemann pick type c diagnosis happen early in life and children progress quickly in childhood dementia. Research at the Life expectancy is grim for childhood dementia as adults struggle to produce more research for further investigation as they lack communicating personality. Does childhood dementia go away? Childhood dementias a...

×Top Health Categories • Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 • Gastrointestinal Health • Artificial Intelligence • Heart Disease • Mpox • High Blood Pressure • Allergies • Lung Cancer • Alzheimer's & Dementia • Mental Health • Arthritis & Rheumatology • Pregnancy • Breast Cancer • Type 1 Diabetes • Cold, Flu & Cough • Type 2 Diabetes • Diet & Nutrition • Sexual Health • Eating Disorders • Sleep • Eye Health • By Dr. Akshima Sahi, BDS Reviewed by HH Patel, M.Pharm. Childhood dementia is a mental disorder. This condition cannot be categorized as a specific disease, but manifests in the form of various symptoms. Dementia is an inherited medical condition which alters the brain metabolism to the extent that it can turn fatal in affected children. Although dementia is categorized as a rare disease, globally there are around 50,000 children who are affected by dementia. Medically, childhood dementia is termed as neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL). There are fourteen types of known NCL diseases. Currently, there is no cure for any of these fourteen diseases. The symptoms of childhood dementia vary as they depend on the cause of dementia. However, it is extremely important to identify and treat the symptoms at the earliest. A delayed diagnosis and treatment can result in severe complications, and even an early death of the affected children. The families dealing with Batten Disease | SBS The Feed Play Common Symptoms in Children Affected with Dementia The type of symptom depends on the...

Mandy and David McWaters want to have as many special moments as they can with their daughters before childhood dementia makes that impossible. Maiah, 20, and Kenzlie, nine, have the CLN3 variant of Batten disease and are two of only three cases in South Australia. Children with this variant has a life expectancy ranging from the age of 10 to mid-20s. Maiah was diagnosed at the relatively late age of 14, after her vision became impaired at the age of 10 and she then began having seizures at the age of 12. David's cousin had lost a daughter to the disease at 16 but, even so, the family says it had to fight for a diagnosis, with doctors dismissing her other symptoms of personality change and confusion as behavioural issues. "Because it took so long, we knew anyway," Mandy said. "We had already gone through the movements and the motion of grief." No dedicated respite centre in SA There is no treatment or cure for the CLN3 variant. There is hope however that some Australians will be able to take part in US-based clinical trials later this year for a treatment to slow the progression of the disease. The McWaters are creating as many special moments as they can for Maiah and Kenzlie (pictured). ( Supplied: Mandy McWaters) Mandy, from Hindmarsh Island south of Adelaide, doesn't want sympathy. She describes herself as luckier than some, saying at least she gets to see her children grow up. What she does want is a better understanding of the disease, both among the public and docto...

Share on Pinterest Westend61/Getty Images It mainly affects adults aged 65 and older and rarely affects younger people. Globally, it affects around People with early onset dementia are often in their 40s and 50s. Having dementia while in this age range may pose unique and significant challenges in their finances, family, and career. This article discusses young onset dementia and how it affects younger people. We also explore possible causes, related conditions, diagnosis, and treatment. Dementia in younger people, or young onset dementia (YOD), is a type of dementia affecting people younger than 65. Experts also call it early onset dementia or working-age dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, of the 5.8 million Americans with Alzheimer’s dementia, approximately Further research suggests that the age-standardized prevalence of YOD is The impact of the disease on the lives of younger people and their families is significantly different than it is for older people. In some Dementia in young people can also be more The following factors may • being younger at the age of onset • having an uncommon type of dementia • consulting an increased number of services Younger people also tend to have The course and characteristics of dementia in the young also differ from those in older people. The condition affects different brain regions and does not tend to affect memory. This may Parents or caregivers can discuss specific features of YOD with a doctor. Symptoms Other •...