The Dementia Caregiver by Marc E. Agronin

Author:Marc E. Agronin
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2012-04-04T16:00:00+00:00

Brain Donation

Some individuals express a desire to donate their brains for scientific research after they die, or some caregivers and families wish to donate the brain of the affected person. There are brain banks in some major cities that welcome these donations, as it helps them to gain a much deeper understanding of various forms of NCDs. In addition to helping advance scientific research, families get a detailed report that will indicate the exact pathology in the brain, which, in turn, will indicate the exact type of NCD the person suffered from. This information can sometimes be helpful for families in understanding their own risk factors. In many cases the reports show multiple causes for the cognitive impairment that differ from clinical impressions prior to death.

For those interested in donating a brain, contact should be made with a nearby brain bank to learn about the exact procedures. It is best to make arrangements before death, and to make certain all family members are in agreement. Brain donation does not prevent a funeral and burial, and often does not even delay it. Brain banks are typically located in major hospitals and medical centers. They will pick up the body of the deceased person quickly upon death, remove the brain (and some institutions also have the option to conduct a full autopsy), and then transfer the body to a selected funeral home. There is no cost for brain donation.

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