NEWS.com.au | The New Face of Dementia: Diagnosis at a young age WGAL Lancaster The Alzheimer's Association says that in 2014 one in three families will be affected by a dementia diagnosis. The group says that 5.4 million people in America have dementia, including 400,000 in Pennsylvania. Kim's husband was diagnosed with early ... Height associated with increased risk of dementia Short men and women are more likely to die from dementia Increased Risk Of Dementia Might Be Associated With Height, According To Study |
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Learn basics of Alzheimer’s, dementia – Utica Observer Dispatch
NEWS.com.au | Learn basics of Alzheimer's, dementia Utica Observer Dispatch ROME. The Alzheimer's Association will present a free educational program on memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the second floor classroom at Rome Memorial Hospital, at 1500 N. James St. The New Face of Dementia: Diagnosis at a young age Height associated with increased risk of dementia Short men and women are more likely to die from dementia |
Height associated with increased risk of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society
Daily Mail | Height associated with increased risk of dementia Alzheimer's Society A study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry has found that people who are shorter have an increased risk of dying with dementia – with this risk found to be stronger in men. The authors emphasised that being short does not cause dementia ... Men shorter than 5ft 6ins '50% more likely to die from dementia' 'Brain age' calculator aims to scare patients into addressing Alzheimer's risk ... What is your brain age? Take quiz and find out how old you really are |
Lawyers join scheme to raise dementia awareness – Yorkshire Post
St George News | Lawyers join scheme to raise dementia awareness Yorkshire Post Two york-based laywers have become the first to join an initiative to make the city a Dementia Friendly Community. Sally Inston and Dawn Moore of Harrowells Solicitors have trained to become Alzheimer's Society Dementia Champions and are educating ... Dementia Friends - will you join up? |
Become Involved in Research
Perhaps the real tragedy in dementia is that it is regarded as a natural part of aging. Therefore, it does not receive the attention of medical researchers and research funds the way “more important” diseases such a cancers receive. This is a shame because many more people suffer from types of preventable and treatable dementia or dementia-seeming symptoms than the big scary diseases that strike unexpectedly. It’s simply a misunderstanding when old age is involved, as if it can neglected because it’s a “natural” part of aging.
Consider donating money to organizations that study the causes of dementia or otherwise understanding how dementia works. Another popular way to raise funds is to participate in community athletic events, asking for sponsorships to raise awareness for dementia research. Hosting cultural events or activities is also a fun way to raise funds that can go towards research.
Other ways of being involved in research is volunteering as test subjects in clinical trials. This is available for all parts of dementia-related issues, whether as patients, carers, former carers, or relatives of patients. There is an infinite number of ways to be involved in research, and it is well worth the effort to take advantage of such opportunities because the sooner dementia is defeated, the more likely it may not be an issue to be dealt with personally.