Devices handed out in Lorain County could save the lives of those with Alzheimer’s, dementia – newsnet5.com


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Devices handed out in Lorain County could save the lives of those with Alzheimer's, dementia
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With a doctor's referral, they'll give wristband transmitters to families whose loved one has severe autism, Alzheimer's or dementia. If a loved one wanders away and police are called, they can use receivers that beep louder as it gets closer to the ...

Beyond Alzheimer’s: 7 Types of Dementia Everyone Needs to Know About – The Cheat Sheet


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Beyond Alzheimer's: 7 Types of Dementia Everyone Needs to Know About
The Cheat Sheet
Even though most people would prefer not to think about death, dementia's prevalence is all but forcing us to ponder our mortality sooner than we'd like. Despite recent research suggesting cases of cognitive decline are actually decreasing, there are ...

Cambridgeshire charity reveals how Lilian Sully’s £1million gift for dementia will be spent – Cambridge News


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Cambridgeshire charity reveals how Lilian Sully's £1million gift for dementia will be spent
Cambridge News
They are particularly interested in receptors on these cells, known as Toll-like receptors (TLRs), and whether they can clear damaging protein build-up in the brain and slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies.

Conference for Alzheimer’s, dementia caregivers – Fond du Lac Reporter


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Conference for Alzheimer's, dementia caregivers
Fond du Lac Reporter
FOND DU LAC - The Alzheimer's Association, in conjunction with the Dementia Care Network of Fond du Lac County, will present “The More You Know: A Day of Education and Support for Those Who Care,” an educational conference for family and ...

Tau Aggregate Types Predict Dementia Destiny – Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News


Tau Aggregate Types Predict Dementia Destiny
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Perhaps we should stop calling them clumps, the toxic aggregates of tau protein that lead to Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative syndromes. Since “clump” is, by definition, a confused mass, one could get the idea that any tau clump is much ...

How we export Alzheimer’s to the world — one cheeseburger at a time – NJ.com


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How we export Alzheimer's to the world — one cheeseburger at a time
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A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition finds that as other nations adopt the Western diet popular here in the U.S., they're seeing a spike in the rates of dementia and other chronic diseases. Japan is a prime example ...
SWIRCA & MORE: Best evidence for prevention of Alzheimer's disease is to maintain a heart healthy dietEvansville Courier & Press
New alert system to help families find missing seniors with Alzheimer'sMiami's Community Newspapers
Presidential Proclamation -- National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2016EIN News (press release)
SalemNews.net -Prime Time News -Richmond Free Press
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Drug designed to tackle chronic pain ‘reverses’ Alzheimer’s symptoms – Express.co.uk


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Drug designed to tackle chronic pain 'reverses' Alzheimer's symptoms
Express.co.uk
“This drug may reduce inflammation in the brain which is linked to Alzheimer's disease.” Dementia is a gradual decline of how the brain functions. It is incurable, and slowly interferes with a person's ability to carry out the normal tasks of daily ...

Distinct structures of tau protein aggregates may help determine type of dementia, study shows – News-Medical.net


Distinct structures of tau protein aggregates may help determine type of dementia, study shows
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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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Memory Cafes help engage people with Alzheimer’s, dementia – Evansville Courier & Press


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Memory Cafes help engage people with Alzheimer's, dementia
Evansville Courier & Press
Tony Payne knew something was wrong. He was forgetting simple things like his grandchildren's names.

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