Study: Alzheimer’s And Dementia Rates Decline In US, Wealthy Countries – CBS Local


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Study: Alzheimer's And Dementia Rates Decline In US, Wealthy Countries
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The rate of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is falling in the United States and some other rich countries — good news about an epidemic that is still growing simply because more people are living to an old age, new studies show. (MAURICIO ...

Alzheimer’s Dementia – courierjournal


Alzheimer's Dementia
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Our mom has some Alzheimer's Dementia as well as heart failure. She repeats herself frequently and needs help getting dressed; dad is wearing out trying to cope with her problems. We worry he'll end up sick if we don't get some help for him. What can ...

Worldwide Alzheimer’s, Dementia Epidemic Grows – Drug Discovery & Development


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Worldwide Alzheimer's, Dementia Epidemic Grows
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(Source: Wikimedia Commons) While the global epidemic of Alzheimer's disease continues to grow, new data on lower incidence in the "youngest old" from developed countries in Europe and the United States suggest the possibility of reducing risk and/or ...

Rate of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias falling in the United States – The Denver Channel


Rate of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias falling in the United States
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The rate of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is falling in the United States and some other rich countries - good news about an epidemic that is still growing simply because more people are living to an old age, new studies show. An American ...

Worldwide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Epidemic Grows, Including … – MarketWatch


Worldwide Alzheimer's and Dementia Epidemic Grows, Including ...
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"According to new data reported at AAIC 2014, Alzheimer's and dementia incidence and prevalence in developing countries may be much higher than previously thought, and rising rates of obesity and diabetes pose an unknown but potentially serious threat ...

Prevent Alzheimer’s, dementia by participating in moderate exercise and mental … – Tech Times


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Prevent Alzheimer's, dementia by participating in moderate exercise and mental ...
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The fight against Alzheimer's disease has become a growing concern among the ageing populations of the U.S. and other developing nations. The disease is said to be the leading cause of dementia and has already affected over five million Americans.

Sleep disorders may raise risk of Alzheimer’s, new research shows – Washington Post


Sleep disorders may raise risk of Alzheimer's, new research shows
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Sleep disturbances such as apnea may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, while moderate exercise in middle age and mentally stimulating games, such as crossword puzzles, may prevent the onset of the dementia-causing disease, according to new ...

Rogers County Woman Accused Of Stealing $50K From Dementia, Alzh … – News On 6


Rogers County Woman Accused Of Stealing $50K From Dementia, Alzh ...
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A warrant was issued Monday for a Rogers County woman accused of stealing $50,000 from a couple suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. According to an affidavit, Kathleen Livingston, 67, is accused of committing 46 acts of forgery between December ...

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Knowing the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia – HealthNewsDigest.com


Knowing the Difference Between Alzheimer's and Dementia
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares. Think of dementia as a rectangle, and Alzheimer's as a square. There are many different causes and types of dementia; Alzheimer's is just the most common. There is ...

Staying Active May Help Prevent Dementia – Philly.com


Staying Active May Help Prevent Dementia
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MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Being physically active in middle age appears to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, suggest the findings from two new studies. "In our studies, we found that physical ...