Series on Alzheimer’s and dementia at Sharon Public Library – Wicked Local Sharon


Wicked Local Sharon

Series on Alzheimer's and dementia at Sharon Public Library
Wicked Local Sharon
A first-in-the-region educational series on living with and treating Alzheimer's disease, dementia and related illnesses will launch at the Sharon Public Library in November. Funded by a National Library of Medicine (NLM) grant, the new Our Partners in ...

Alzheimer’s Q&A: What does a ‘dementia-friendly community’ mean? – The Advocate


Alzheimer's Q&A: What does a 'dementia-friendly community' mean?
The Advocate
According to the Alzheimer's Society, a dementia-friendly community is one in which people with dementia are empowered to have aspirations and feel confident, knowing they can contribute and participate in activities that are meaningful to them.

LAPD Says Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Has Been Found – CBS Local


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LAPD Says Missing Man With Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia Has Been Found
CBS Local
2:30 PM UPDATE: The LAPD says Mr. Cho has been found and is in good health. He has been reunited with his family. LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Authorities Sunday asked for the public's help in locating a 77-year-old man reported missing. Raymond ...

Show to tell local stories about Alzhemier’s, dementia – Gazettextra


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Show to tell local stories about Alzhemier's, dementia
Gazettextra
It's stories of this sort that Edie Baran is seeking. Baran, a theater artist, is collecting stories from local residents on their experiences caring for those who have suffered from Alzheimer's and dementia. In January, her compiled stories will ...

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Local stories of Alzheimer’s, dementia being compiled for winter show – Gazettextra


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Local stories of Alzheimer's, dementia being compiled for winter show
Gazettextra
Just two days ago, Janesville resident John Nelson was with his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, when she got on the phone with her husband. Anne Nelson, who still lives with her husband, was unusually happy to speak with him. The reason ...

Series on Alzheimer’s and dementia at Sharon Public Library – Wicked Local Sharon


Wicked Local Sharon

Series on Alzheimer's and dementia at Sharon Public Library
Wicked Local Sharon
A first-in-the-region educational series on living with and treating Alzheimer's disease, dementia and related illnesses will launch at the Sharon Public Library in November. Funded by a National Library of Medicine (NLM) grant, the new Our Partners in ...

“Alcohol causes Alzheimer’s” warning is just another silly, shouty headline … – Mirror.co.uk


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"Alcohol causes Alzheimer's" warning is just another silly, shouty headline ...
Mirror.co.uk
A glass or two of wine is a welcome sight for many of us at the end of a long day. It says 'I'm home', 'I can relax', 'I can let the trials of the day fall away'. And, according to the latest loud, shouty dementia headline, it can also increase the ...

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How One City Helps Dementia Patients – Wall Street Journal


Wall Street Journal

How One City Helps Dementia Patients
Wall Street Journal
Sandra Butturee, co-head of the Paynesville, Minn., chapter of Act on Alzheimer's, holds a Dementia Friends Training session at the city's public library for local businesses and first responders on how to interact with people who have dementia. Dan ...

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Alzheimer’s Society urges people with dementia to stay active when clocks change – Alzheimer’s Society


Alzheimer's Society urges people with dementia to stay active when clocks change
Alzheimer's Society
People with dementia may have trouble getting to sleep and the condition can affect their body clocks. Night can turn into day creating a sense of confusion and this can become stressful for a carer. Keeping busy outdoors and soaking up natural light ...

Engineered protein prevents dementia in mice carrying Alzheimer’s genes – Medical Xpress


Medical Xpress

Engineered protein prevents dementia in mice carrying Alzheimer's genes
Medical Xpress
Credit: KTH Royal Institute of Technology. A newly developed protein has successfully prevented dementia from occurring in lab mice carrying human Alzheimer's genes, raising the possibility for development of new treatments for the disease.