Ballymena Times | Alzheimer's Society is Mayor's 2015 charity Ballymena Times In less than ten years a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051. In Northern Ireland there are over 19,000 people living with dementia. Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with ... |
Month: May 2015
Media Release: Thousands set to rally at Alzheimer Scotland’s walks for dementia – allmediascotland.com (press release)
allmediascotland.com (press release) | Media Release: Thousands set to rally at Alzheimer Scotland's walks for dementia allmediascotland.com (press release) AS the number of people living with dementia in Scotland continues to rise, Alzheimer Scotland is set to deliver its biggest-ever Memory Walk series in a bid to rally support for people living with dementia in communities across the country. |
West Lothian Council gives its support to Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland – Scottish Daily Record
Scottish Daily Record | West Lothian Council gives its support to Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland Scottish Daily Record If you or someone you know if affected by Dementia or Alzheimer's, and you would like advice or support, please contact the West Lothian Advice Shop on 01506 283000 and select “option 2.” Alternatively you can email advice.shop@westlothian.gov.uk. CCGs Supporting Dementia Awareness Week - May 17-23 Oldham to host fun and supportive events during Dementia Awareness Month |
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. – South County Times
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. South County Times A discussion about dementia and Alzheimer's disease will be held on Thursday, May 14, 6:30 p.m., at St. Louis County Library Tesson Ferry Branch, 9920 Lin-Ferry Drive. The discussion will be centered on“Still Alice,” a popular novel written by Lisa ... |
‘Medical Marijuana’ Pill Falls Short in Dementia Study – HealthDay
HealthDay | 'Medical Marijuana' Pill Falls Short in Dementia Study HealthDay In the United States, more than 5 million people have Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. That number is expected to swell to more than 7 million in the next decade. Besides memory loss, most ... Cannabis-extract pills 'not effective' for dementia symptoms Medical Marijuana No Help for Dementia: Study Medical marijuana might not help ease symptoms of dementia |
Silver Alert program, helping locate those with dementia and Alzheimer’s … – Wicked Local Taunton
Silver Alert program, helping locate those with dementia and Alzheimer's ... Wicked Local Taunton TAUNTON — The Silver City is now on board with a statewide pilot program to ensure that people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia are quickly located if they somehow wander off by themselves. A press conference with Mayor Thomas Hoye Jr. |
White Matter Differences Identified in Early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease … – Alzheimer’s News Today
Alzheimer's News Today | White Matter Differences Identified in Early-stage Alzheimer's Disease ... Alzheimer's News Today Findings from a study recently conducted by neuropsychologist Christiane Möller as part of her doctoral work showed that patients with Alzheimer's disease as well as behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia have large differences in their brains ... Your Plate May Hold the Key to Alzheimer's Eat Well to Be Well: Brain-healthy foods could help fight against Alzheimer's |
Alzheimer’s study finds link between diabetes and dementia – Digital Journal
Digital Journal | Alzheimer's study finds link between diabetes and dementia Digital Journal A study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a link between diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease. A high-level of blood sugar glucose increases levels of a protein called amyloid, a cause of Alzheimer's, researchers found. Public Release: 12-May-2015 Study finds repetitive brain injuries may ... Researchers finally see hope for Alzheimer's treatment, prevention High blood sugar may contribute towards Alzheimer's disease, research finds |
New targets for dementia and recruitment unveiled in Wales – Care Appointments
New targets for dementia and recruitment unveiled in Wales Care Appointments This is in addition to the £130m invested in new elderly mental health facilities across Wales; funding for the Alzheimer's Society to provide special patient information packs; supporting a free, 24-hour Wales Dementia Helpline and providing books on ... |
Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease forum May 16 – Port Townsend Leader
Dementia, Alzheimer's disease forum May 16 Port Townsend Leader A free forum on dementia and Alzheimer's disease is set for 3-5 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (QUUF), 2333 San Juan Ave. Panelists include recent TEDx presenter Phyllis Shachter, who shares her personal ... |