Patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia at increased risk for hospital … – Healio


Patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia at increased risk for hospital ...
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The rate of readmission among Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer's disease or dementia was nearly 20% in 2009, according to data from researchers in Rhode Island. “Persons with dementia may have difficulties comprehending and following important ...

World Dementia Council meets for the first time – Alzheimer’s Society


World Dementia Council meets for the first time
Alzheimer's Society
'Whilst a leader, Britain cannot stand alone in tackling dementia – it is an issue affecting people worldwide that requires a global solution. Alzheimer's Society has pledged to spend at least £100m on dementia research in the next decade and we are ...
World Dementia Council Holds Inaugural Meeting; Commits To Mobilizing ...Virtual Press Office (press release)

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New Facebook app gives you a glimpse into dementia – CBS News


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New Facebook app gives you a glimpse into dementia
CBS News
Alzheimer's Research UK has developed an app called FaceDementia, which creates an experience that replicates the symptoms of dementia -- memory loss, difficulty in communicating and confusion. "Facebook's appeal is that it can gather your friends and ...

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Despite efforts, stigma still shrouds Alzheimers – Simcoe.com


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Despite efforts, stigma still shrouds Alzheimers
Simcoe.com
It demonstrates a prime struggle with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, despite the rising number of cases, estimated at 7,200 in Simcoe County. “There's still a stigma, whether we like it or not. Even today, people still don't like to talk about it. I ...
Milton Keynes group offers activities for younger people with dementiaMilton Keynes MKWeb
Wokingham group reaching out to dementia sufferersLocal Berkshire
Alzheimer's Society plans for awareness weekNorthwich Guardian

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Every NHS staff member will have dementia training by 2018 – Alzheimer’s Society


Every NHS staff member will have dementia training by 2018
Alzheimer's Society
The commitment runs in parallel to plans aiming to make sure that NHS higher education courses include dementia training in their curriculum, in recognition that dementia has a widespread impact on society, including on the NHS. The training will ...

Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body, and Parkinson Dementia – Medscape


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Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body, and Parkinson Dementia
Medscape
Dementia is a syndrome characterized by cognitive degeneration that primarily affects older adults and results in the disruption of activities of daily living (ADLs). Dementia takes many forms, including Alzheimer disease (AD), vascular dementia ...