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 ... |
Month: January 2015
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 ... |
High antihistamine use among elderly increased risk for dementia, Alzheimer’s … – Healio
High antihistamine use among elderly increased risk for dementia, Alzheimer's ... Healio High use of anticholinergic medications such as antihistamines and antidepressants may increase the risks for dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the elderly, according to study results. Shelly L. Gray, PharmD, MS, of the University of Washington ... |
Common Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s – Voice of America
Voice of America | Common Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's Voice of America A new study by U.S. researchers has found that common, over-the-counter drugs - including those to promote sleep and treat allergies - may increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease among people 65 and older. The drugs are called ... Over-the-counter sleep aids linked to dementia Study suggests sleeping drugs can increase risk of Alzheimer's Common Sleep and Allergy Medications Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer's |
Dementia And Alzheimer’s Disease Link To Common Drugs – The Inquisitr
The Inquisitr | Dementia And Alzheimer's Disease Link To Common Drugs The Inquisitr Dementia and Alzheimer's disease risks are likely to increase when taking over-the-counter medications and other common drugs, according to a new study. Researchers found a link between antidepressants, antihistamines, sleeping aids, bladder control ... Common Sleep and Allergy Medications Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer's Over-the-counter sleep aids linked to dementia Study suggests sleeping drugs can increase risk of Alzheimer's |
Popular OTC Drugs May Contribute to Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s – Tech Times
Popular OTC Drugs May Contribute to Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's Tech Times Commonly used over-the-counter drugs, used to treat conditions including insomnia and hay fever, have been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's, a study shows. What all of the drugs have in common is what's known as an ... |
Media dementia scare over hay fever and sleep drugs – NHS Choices
NHS Choices | Media dementia scare over hay fever and sleep drugs NHS Choices "Hay fever tablets raise risk of Alzheimer's," is the main front page news in the Daily Mirror. The Guardian mentions popular brand names such as Nytol, Benadryl, Ditropan and Piriton among the pills studied. But before you clear out your bathroom ... Common Sleep and Allergy Medications Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer's Dementia 'linked' to common over-the-counter drugs Study: Popular Over-The-Counter Drugs May Increase Dementia Risk |
Over-the-counter sleep aids linked to dementia – Medical News Today
Medical News Today | Over-the-counter sleep aids linked to dementia Medical News Today A new study has found a significant link between high use of anticholinergic drugs - including popular non-prescription sleep aids and the antihistamine Benadryl (diphenhydramine) - and increased risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease in ... Study suggests sleeping drugs can increase risk of Alzheimer's Common Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's Media dementia scare over hay fever and sleep drugs |
Children open up about dementia in CBBC documentary – Alzheimer’s Society
getreading | Children open up about dementia in CBBC documentary Alzheimer's Society 'Mr Alzheimer's and Me' takes a positive and realistic approach through the eyes of children; presenting the emotional challenges faced when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. The programme is particularly positive in showing how the grandchildren ... Reading Buses chooses Alzheimer's Society as its charity of the year Reading Buses unveils charity of the year |
Dementia ‘linked’ to common over-the-counter drugs – BBC News
BBC News | Dementia 'linked' to common over-the-counter drugs BBC News Dr Doug Brown, from the UK's Alzheimer's Society, said: "There have been concerns that regular use by older people of certain medications with anticholinergic effects, such as sleep aids and hay-fever treatments, can increase the risk of dementia in ... |