www.insidebelleville.com/ | Understanding dementia the focus of a talk in Campbellford www.insidebelleville.com/ Volunteers, clients and caregivers attended a recent presentation hosted by Community Care Northumberland (CCN) about understanding dementia. Diana Primavesi, public education co-ordinator with the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes ... |
Month: February 2015
Dementia research alliance to fast-track new Alzheimer’s drugs – PMLiVE
Bristol Post | Dementia research alliance to fast-track new Alzheimer's drugs PMLiVE Alzheimer's disease brain scan A leading UK dementia charity has formed a £30m drug discovery alliance with three universities to fast-track new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related conditions. The collaboration between ... Helping people live with dementia diagnosis Do Over-the-Counter Drugs Come with Increased Risk of Dementia? Alzheimer's disease treatment drug enters efficiency trials |
Report identifies barriers for people living with dementia in Wales – Alzheimer’s Society
Report identifies barriers for people living with dementia in Wales Alzheimer's Society Marie Curie and Alzheimer's Society have joined forces to compile the Living and dying with dementia in Wales: barriers to care report to address the often overlooked final stage of dementia – a progressive, terminal illness. The report highlights that ... |
Alzheimer’s/dementia Support Group to meet Feb. 20 in Westfield – NJ.com
Alzheimer's/dementia Support Group to meet Feb. 20 in Westfield NJ.com Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, a non-sectarian health and social service agency, will be hosting an Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group on Friday, Feb. 20, at the Presbyterian Church, 140 Mountain Ave., Westfield, from 10 a.m. to noon. |
Hope for ‘crucial’ dementia cure within decade: Doctors closer to beating disease – Express.co.uk
Express.co.uk | Hope for 'crucial' dementia cure within decade: Doctors closer to beating disease Express.co.uk It is the race to contain the dementia epidemic that has inspired the creation of the new £1million fund to find a “cure or disease-modifying treatment”. Dr Eric Karran, director of research at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: “It's no surprise people ... New research in Boston could change fight against Alzheimer's Attorney offers info on Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Assoc., Weston Brain Inst. & Alzheimer's Research UK unite to fund ... |
New research could change fight against Alzheimer’s – WCVB Boston
UPI.com | New research could change fight against Alzheimer's WCVB Boston WITH SO MANY PEOPLE BEING TOUCHED BY BOTH DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S, YOU MAY BE WONDERING IF YOUR LOVED ONE IS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE PART IN ONE OF THE STUDIES. FOR THE NOBLE STUDY, THEY MUST HAVE MODERATE ... Promising Alzheimer's research stalled by lack of volunteers for studies |
New research in Boston could change fight against Alzheimer’s – WCVB Boston
WCVB Boston | New research in Boston could change fight against Alzheimer's WCVB Boston Currently, only five drugs are approved to treat Alzheimer's disease. Those drugs are aimed at slowing down early symptoms in a small number of people. T-817MA targets people who are already experiencing a degree of dementia, and it could potentially ... Hope for 'crucial' dementia cure within decade: Doctors closer to beating disease Attorney offers info on Alzheimer's Disease Promising Alzheimer's research stalled by lack of volunteers for studies |
Alzheimer’s, dementia workshop planned Thursday – Richmond County Daily Journal
Alzheimer's, dementia workshop planned Thursday Richmond County Daily Journal HAMLET — Richmond Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and the Alzheimer's Association's Western Carolina Chapter will present a free workshop on the basics of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Alzheimer's is ... |
Still Alice is ‘shockingly accurate’ – dementia sufferers give their verdict – The Guardian
The Guardian | Still Alice is 'shockingly accurate' – dementia sufferers give their verdict The Guardian Still Alice, says the actor at the London premiere of the film, is motivated by misconceptions about Alzheimer's, which causes up to 70% of dementia cases. “I don't think there's enough information,” she says. “I think an idea still stands that ... "Still Alice" rings true to younger N.J. Alzheimer's patient How do you spot Alzheimer's? Neuroscientist, author behind 'Still Alice' explains 'Still Alice' highlights Alzheimer's oft-hidden toll |
Donated iPods to help Alzheimer and dementia patients – WGEM
Cult of Mac | Donated iPods to help Alzheimer and dementia patients WGEM Medical Director Dr. Timothy Ott says studies have shown that people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia benefit from music therapy. The music can help calm the patient and make them more social, cooperative and happier. Donate your old iPod to help people suffering from Alzheimer's |