Structure of toxic tau aggregates determinestype of dementia, rate of progression – Science Daily


Structure of toxic tau aggregates determinestype of dementia, rate of progression
Science Daily
The research helps explain the diversity of dementias linked to tau protein aggregation, which destroys brain cells of patients with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative syndromes. The study also has implications for earlier and more accurate ...

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Dealing with dementia – The Kingston Whig-Standard


The Kingston Whig-Standard

Dealing with dementia
The Kingston Whig-Standard
"Ontario doesn't have a dementia strategy right now," said Vicki Poffley, the executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. So the Alzheimer Society of Ontario has been working with the provincial government ...

Facing fiscal reality when dementia strikes – Napa Valley Register


Napa Valley Register

Facing fiscal reality when dementia strikes
Napa Valley Register
The diagnosis was Alzheimer's, the most common cause of dementia, which can wreak havoc on even the best financial planning for retirement. McClatchey, now living in Albuquerque, considers himself lucky that he was diagnosed in the disease's early ...

New alert system to help families find missing seniors with Alzheimer’s – Miami’s Community Newspapers


New alert system to help families find missing seniors with Alzheimer's
Miami's Community Newspapers
“This resource was created to help families in South Florida understand the risk of wandering and have a tool that empowers them to quickly take action if a loved one living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia wanders.” The Missing Senior ...

‘The 5 Love Languages’ help family connect with mother suffering from Alzheimer’s – Fox News


Fox News

'The 5 Love Languages' help family connect with mother suffering from Alzheimer's
Fox News
However, the healthy partner must repeatedly make intentional, sacrificial “love by choice” decisions that exceed what is required in relationships unaffected by dementia. Each member of our family had a special way of communicating our love to Rebecca ...