Dementia is a complex, chronic brain disorder that impacts memory, thinking, language and perception. On July 1, 2017, the 10th edition of ICD-10 became effective. This major revision to the international classification of diseases includes many new diagnoses related to dementia, including: Dementia with Lewy bodies Dementia with vascular risk factors Early-onset dementia syndromes Alzheimer’s … Read more
Dementia is one of the most progressive and debilitating diseases that a person can suffer from. It is characterized by a decline in cognitive function and abilities, which can interfere with a person’s daily life and activities. There is no known cure for dementia, and it is currently ranked as the sixth leading cause of … Read more
Dementia is a complex and debilitating condition that affects the brain. It can cause problems with memory, thinking, and communication, among other things. Alzheimers with dementia is a form of dementia that primarily affects people over the age of 65. Alzheimers with dementia is one of the conditions that will be covered under ICD 10, … Read more