Mashable | 6 simple gadgets improving life for those with dementia Mashable Every 67 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. It's a shocking statistic, but it's only the beginning. One in three seniors dies with the disease or other symptoms of dementia, and Alzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death in ... |
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How nun dodged Alzheimer’s part of dementia’s mystery – Toronto Star
Toronto Star | How nun dodged Alzheimer's part of dementia's mystery Toronto Star She was a participant in the famous Nun Study, a decades-long investigation of aging and brain health that followed 678 Catholic nuns living in School Sisters of Notre Dame convents across the United States. The sisters all agreed to open medical and ... Campaigners hail Government pledge for new £150m dementia research institute Prime Minister announces funding for UK's first national Dementia Research ... Alzheimer's Research UK launch new website to help children understand dementia |
Business owners asked to help create a dementia-friendly environment – CBC.ca
CBC.ca | Business owners asked to help create a dementia-friendly environment CBC.ca The Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia is setting its sights on a creating dementia-friendly community. That will be the focus of the Alzheimer's Research Breakfast to be held in Membertou in January. Business people are being encouraged to attend in ... Swansea businesses to get dementia-friendly advice to help customers 'Get help if you think you have dementia' |