NPR (blog) | Leaky Blood Vessels In The Brain May Lead To Alzheimer's NPR (blog) The results also suggests that a drug to help the body seal up leaky blood vessels could delay or prevent Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. "This study gives patients and families hope for the future, hope that detecting leaky blood vessels ... |
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Westfield Support Group for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients … – TAPinto.net
TAPinto.net | Westfield Support Group for Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients ... TAPinto.net WESTFIELD, NJ — One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association, and in 2013, 15.5 million caregivers provided an estimated 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care valued at more than $220 billion. |
Nasal spray shows promise as treatment for Alzheimer’s disease – Fox News
Fox News | Nasal spray shows promise as treatment for Alzheimer's disease Fox News In a pilot study at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, researchers studied 60 adults between the ages of 55 and 85 diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild to moderate Alzheimer's dementia (AD). |
Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Harvard Health Publications
Harvard Health Publications | Alzheimer's & Dementia Harvard Health Publications The word dementia means deprived of mind. It is a catchall term that covers memory loss, confusion, changes in personality, a decline in thinking skills, and dwindling ability to perform everyday activities. There are many types of dementia. Alzheimer ... |
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Coffee Club – Mayo Advertiser
Dementia and Alzheimer's Coffee Club Mayo Advertiser The Dementia and Alzheimer's Coffee Club is a safe, relaxed place where everyone affected by Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia can come along for free tea/coffee, scones, and friendly chat. The club takes place on ... |
Take the Dementia Challenge Jan. 31 – Windsor Star (blog)
Windsor Star (blog) | Take the Dementia Challenge Jan. 31 Windsor Star (blog) The Alzheimer Society and Seasons Retirement Communities with support from Amy's Helping Hands is holding the Dementia Challenge to encourage compassion and show people shouldn't be ashamed of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. |