Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Support Group in Mason Mason County News The Wesley Nurse at First United Methodist Church invites you to take part in an Alzheimer's disease and dementia support group open to all citizens in the Mason area. The purpose of this support group is to provide an open forum wherein caregivers and ... |
Month: November 2013
Will Watching Television Cause Dementia
The short answer is maybe. It’s a generally accepted principle that watching excessive amounts of television is an unhealthy way to live and probably indicative of other underlying lifestyle issues.
The longer answer involves the comparison between active and passive television-watching. Passive watching requires little attention on the viewer’s part. It would possibly involve sitting on a sofa for hours on end, probably eating (and increasing the weight-category risk factor), with the TV content centered around fictional/humourous storylines that are probably neither educational nor practical to real life. Active watching, on the other hand, would be an exercise in focused attention, with programmes such as documentaries or video-recorded lectures. In the passive scenario, the brain isn’t exerting much effort to comprehend or apply the information that is simply there. In the active scenario, the brain must exert at least some effort to confirm any old information, and often as a prerequisite to acquire the new information. It wouldn’t be so different from reading a book, or a similar exercise in cognition.
Dementia genetics risk factors
Genetic Factors
As medical technology advances, we have more preventative and screening measures as options for our loved ones and ourselves. The need for this technology is also becoming greater because our genes are progressively deteriorating from the compounded hazards of modern life. The levels of pollution, toxic materials, and nutritionally inferior foods are at an all-time high that were perhaps unimaginable a century ago. As more diseases are included in our family history, the inevitable question is: “Am I genetically predisposed to dementia?”
Dementia Pugilistica
Not all brains are equal, especially for those that have been knocked about significantly more than others. The risk of dementia becomes especially high for people who are exposed to head trauma. This can of course include automobile accidents or otherwise unforeseen tragedies, but especially those in high-impact sports who are chronically experiencing hits to the skull. Dementia pugilistica (though originating from boxing/pugilism) is an umbrella term for what can happen to professional athletes who play sports such as football, hockey, ruby, and of course boxing. Boxers are the leading demographic of DP, with about 20% of professional boxers ending up with some form dementia.
Worried about Alzheimer’s, dementia? Learn a second language – Mother Nature Network
Mother Nature Network | Worried about Alzheimer's, dementia? Learn a second language Mother Nature Network The researchers examined 648 people with an average age of 66 who were diagnosed with dementia. Among them, 240 had Alzheimer's disease, 189 had vascular dementia (a decline in thinking skills due to reduced blood flow to the brain), and 116 had ... |
Learn about Alzheimer’s and dementia – Coos Bay World
Learn about Alzheimer's and dementia Coos Bay World PORTLAND — The Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter holds the class, “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's,” 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, BAH Community Health Education Center McCauley Hall, 3959 Sherman Ave., North Bend. |
People living with dementia create pieces of art – The Chronicle Journal
The Chronicle Journal | People living with dementia create pieces of art The Chronicle Journal Ashleigh Quarrell of the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay displays a selection cards before Wednesday's opening of Making Memories: Persons with Dementia Remembering Through Art at the Baggage Building Arts Centre at Prince Arthur's Landing. Proper Alzheimer's diagnosis gives right care New activity groups for dementia sufferers launched in Hull Lawn Chorus – Swindon choir raises £400 for Alzheimer's Society |
DH reviews dementia prevalence estimates after study suggests drop in cases – Pulse
Hull Daily Mail | DH reviews dementia prevalence estimates after study suggests drop in cases Pulse She said: 'To get the clearest picture of dementia prevalence, it's important to look at all the best available evidence and for this reason, Alzheimer's Research UK is in full support of a Delphi technique to arrive at a reasonable and consensus view ... New activity groups for dementia sufferers launched in Hull People living with dementia create pieces of art Lawn Chorus – Swindon choir raises £400 for Alzheimer's Society |
Speaking Two Languages May Delay Dementia Symptoms – WebMD
Speaking Two Languages May Delay Dementia Symptoms WebMD Researchers found that people who were bilingual did not show the signs of three types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, for more than four years longer than those who spoke only one language. The report was published online Nov. 6 in the ... |
Angela Rippon wins National Dementia Care Ambassador Award – Alzheimer’s Society
The Chronicle Journal | Angela Rippon wins National Dementia Care Ambassador Award Alzheimer's Society Angela actively seeks to raise awareness about the condition and currently co-chairs the Dementia Friendly Communities Champions Group alongside Alzheimer's Society Chief Executive, Jeremy Hughes. The programme is designed to improve the lives of ... DH reviews dementia prevalence estimates after study suggests drop in cases |