Telegraph.co.uk | Star-studded Dementia Friends campaign launches this week Alzheimer's Society Public Health England are launching a star-studded TV campaign this week for Alzheimer's Society initiative Dementia Friends. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the Dementia Friends initiative and encourage people to get involved and sign up as a ... Love helps: Jeremy Hunt's plea on dementia Plea to Doncaster people with dementia concerns Dementia session to improve knowledge |
Month: May 2014
Forum offers information on Alzheimer’s, dementia – Tallahassee Democrat (blog)
Forum offers information on Alzheimer's, dementia Tallahassee Democrat (blog) My father never openly acknowledged that he had Alzheimer's. After his diagnosis, I bought my mother a book, “The 36-Hour Day,” a well-known guide for families facing dementia. She kept it hidden in a drawer in her bathroom. Eventually, my mother, my ... |
Collagen
An important word for anyone older than age 25 is collagen. The body has an extraordinary ability to heal itself, but the process becomes strained as the body becomes older, especially when it comes to connective tissue. The symptoms are what people associate with aging: weaker bones, easily torn tendons and ligaments, brittle hair and nails, and less-elastic skin. Collagen is pure protein that builds cells, which leads to synovial fluid production, and finally to strengthening tissue.
The best way to get collagen into the body is through eating it. As in, nutrition is key. All the creams and lotions that contain the word “collagen” on their labels is not really the magical cure they claim to be. Yes, after topically applying some, skin and nails may seem to enjoy a reprieve, but this is simply a temporary relief and not really a solution. Foods high in collagen are soup stock made from animal bones – which is why many vegetarians may be unknowingly suffering from alarming rates of decreased collagen.
Why is this important in dementia prevention? Preserving the mind is arguably easily assured by preserving the brain, and the brain is made of nervous tissue, which is surrounded by connective tissue. Neglecting to maintain collagen levels is essentially the same as destroying the brain. Not taking care of the physical brain is like damaging the computer hardware – and then expecting the software to work perfectly. It won’t.
Serenity hosts ‘Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia’ – Daily Journal Online
LifeHealthPro | Serenity hosts 'Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia' Daily Journal Online If so, you are encouraged to join in a free informative gathering where they will discuss ways to better communicate with and understand the Alzheimer's/Dementia patient. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon May 10 at Serenity HospiceCare on the MAC ... Dementia hits ERs hard Caregiver Guilt and Expectations Responsibilities shift for Alzheimer's caregivers |
Dementia hits ERs hard – LifeHealthPro
LifeHealthPro | Dementia hits ERs hard LifeHealthPro Ruth Gay, a San Francisco-based advocate for people with Alzheimer's, says dementia hits U.S. emergency rooms hard. Gay talked about the problem earlier this week in Washington at a meeting of the federal Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, ... Responsibilities shift for Alzheimer's caregivers Caregiver Guilt and Expectations 4 No-Nonsense Solutions to the Looming Dementia Crisis |
Bancroft hosting special ‘Dementia and Alzheimer’s’ lecture on May 6 – The Haddonfield Sun
Bancroft hosting special 'Dementia and Alzheimer's' lecture on May 6 The Haddonfield Sun Bancroft of Haddonfield, a leading provider of programs and support for children and adults with autism, acquired brain injuries, and varied intellectual and developmental disabilities, will present the latest installment in its biannual Clarence York ... |
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia at increased risk for hospital … – Healio
Patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia at increased risk for hospital ... Healio 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 ... |
New Facebook app gives you a glimpse into dementia – CBS News
CBS News | 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 ... |
Despite efforts, stigma still shrouds Alzheimers – Simcoe.com
Milton Keynes MKWeb | 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 dementia Wokingham group reaching out to dementia sufferers Alzheimer's Society plans for awareness week |