PBS NewsHour | Why dementia takes a huge financial toll on families PBS NewsHour Caring for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease is far more expensive -- 57 percent more -- than caring for those with illnesses like cancer or heart disease, according to a study from researchers at Mt. Sinai. William Brangham discusses the ... |
Day: October 27, 2015
Withdrawing dementia drug doubles risk of moving to a nursing home – Alzheimer’s Society
Telegraph.co.uk | Withdrawing dementia drug doubles risk of moving to a nursing home Alzheimer's Society A new study from The Lancet Neurology (Tuesday 27 October) suggests that withdrawing a commonly-prescribed Alzheimer's disease drug from people in the advanced stages of dementia doubles their risk of moving to a nursing home within a year. Six pence drug could keep Alzheimer's patients out of care homes Alzheimer's drug may keep late-stage sufferers out of nursing homes Donepezil saves dementia sufferers from going into care |
Dementia drug ‘keeps patients out of nursing homes’ – BBC News
BBC News | Dementia drug 'keeps patients out of nursing homes' BBC News A common Alzheimer's drug that is often withdrawn by the NHS in later stages of the disease can halve the chances of patients needing to be moved into nursing homes, a study suggests. Donepezil is used to slow the decline of people with mild to ... Withdrawing dementia drug doubles risk of moving to a nursing home Six pence drug could keep Alzheimer's patients out of care homes Donepezil saves dementia sufferers from going into care |
Six pence drug could keep Alzheimer’s patients out of care homes – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk | Six pence drug could keep Alzheimer's patients out of care homes Telegraph.co.uk Health experts and dementia charities said it was 'crucial' that the NHS made best use of the drugs it had until a cure for Alzheimer's was found. “It's a moderate effect but it's important if it's your mother or your wife or someone close to you ... Alzheimer's drug may keep late-stage sufferers out of nursing homes Donepezil saves dementia sufferers from going into care Alzheimer's drug 'can help late-stage patients stay out of nursing homes' |