Still Alice: a rare look at how dementia steals memories from millions – The Conversation AU


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Still Alice: a rare look at how dementia steals memories from millions
The Conversation AU
Wondering if she has a brain tumour, Alice consults a neurologist only to find she is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Current estimates suggest approximately 7.7 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed worldwide each year. The disease ...
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Alzheimer’s drug trial would be ‘welcome’ in south east NSW – ABC Online


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Alzheimer's drug trial would be 'welcome' in south east NSW
ABC Online
She said the drug could help the region's dementia sufferers. "Most current medications that are available tend to relieve the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease but they don't actually slow the progression of the disease itself," she said ...
Bethune-Cookman University summit tackles dementiaDaytona Beach News-Journal
Still Alice: a rare look at how dementia steals memories from millionsThe Conversation AU
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Books on prescription: dementia books in public libraries – Alzheimer’s Society


Books on prescription: dementia books in public libraries
Alzheimer's Society
'The books are recommended by Alzheimer's Society, health professionals and were selected with the involvement of groups of people with dementia and carers. Being diagnosed with dementia can be a scary experience and many people feel confused and ...

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New Kind of Poetry Slam for Alzheimer’s, Dementia Sufferers – Affect Magazine


Affect Magazine

New Kind of Poetry Slam for Alzheimer's, Dementia Sufferers
Affect Magazine
We often struggle to find ways to connect with loved ones suffering from memory loss due to Alzheimer's or dementia. Worse, sometimes these patients don't connect with anyone, and are merely plopped in front of a TV or a blank wall all day. Molly ...