Trends in aging: Alzheimer's and Dementia: Ruby Stage (Part I) Victoria Advocate This next series of columns will explore mid- to late-stage dementia, also known as the ruby stage. A ruby was chosen to represent this stage because of the color red. In the stoplight sequence, red means stop. At this stage, fine motor in the mouth ... |
Day: April 11, 2014
Alzheimer’s, dementia risk declining, studies say – Newsday
Alzheimer's, dementia risk declining, studies say Newsday An analysis in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded the risk of getting Alzheimer's and other types of dementia may be declining. "There's a growing number of studies that seem to point to this optimistic conclusion," says Dr. Kenneth Langa, ... |
A promising blood test for Alzheimer’s – Quad City Times
A promising blood test for Alzheimer's Quad City Times Not all types of dementia are Alzheimer's, only about half in fact. The remainder are due to other causes of dementia — blood pressure too high, cholesterol in the destructive range, too much booze, eating wrong and sitting on your butt too long. Just ... |
Doctor calls for shift in looking at Alzheimer’s, dementias – Albany Times Union
Doctor calls for shift in looking at Alzheimer's, dementias Albany Times Union Colonie. People with dementia need "ramps," Dr. G. Allen Power told about 400 people gathered at the Albany Marriott on Thursday for the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York's annual Caregivers Conference. Imagine responding the following ... JFS of Central NJ to host Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group Dementia Support “Montessori” Seniors Day Centre Receives Funding for ... Alzheimer's support group meets April 14 |
Marathon runner hopes to raise awareness of the need for more funding for … – Darlington and Stockton Times
Darlington and Stockton Times | Marathon runner hopes to raise awareness of the need for more funding for ... Darlington and Stockton Times The Alzheimer's Society has called for more money to be pumped into research to find a cure for dementia but despite a pledge from the government to double funding by 2025, many believe there is more to be done. One of those people is Jeremy Walford, ... Dementia symposium raises awareness, connects people to care Dementia Conference in Santa Barbara to Explore Current Trends, Future ... Local counsellor to present paper at Alzheimer's Disease International conference |
Dementia Support “Montessori” Seniors Day Centre Receives Funding for … – PR Web (press release)
Dementia Support “Montessori” Seniors Day Centre Receives Funding for ... PR Web (press release) Dementia Support “Montessori” Seniors Day Centre receives funding for Alzheimer's sufferers to attend an appropriate day centre. With the rise in dementia it is becoming more difficult for families and caregivers to engage dementia sufferers in ... |