Science Daily | New strategy to prevent Alzheimer's disease Science Daily "Common diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and dementia are caused in part by abnormal accumulation of certain proteins in the brain," said senior author Dr. Huda Zoghbi, professor of molecular and human genetics and of pediatrics -- neurology and ... USC researcher targets blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's study Should A Person Be Told The Diagnosis When It's Alzheimer's? How to lower your risk for Alzheimer's |
Month: October 2016
Nonprofit Gathering Place provides conviviality, relief for dementia victims and their families – Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle | Nonprofit Gathering Place provides conviviality, relief for dementia victims and their families Houston Chronicle Working with Houston nonprofit Interfaith Care Partners, Lakewood is one of almost 60 area churches and synagogues hosting the sessions for people with Alzheimer's or other diseases that ravage the mind. The free sessions provide companionship and a ... |
Alzheimer’s program set – Canton Daily Ledger
Alzheimer's program set Canton Daily Ledger Alzheimer's program set. Saturday. Oct 22, 2016 at 10:45 AM. A program on the basics of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Spoon River Towers, 401 N. Illinois, Lewistown. A program on ... |
Bermuda caregivers course goes global – Royal Gazette
Royal Gazette | Bermuda caregivers course goes global Royal Gazette A successful Bermudian-designed course to train potential dementia and Alzheimer caregivers is set to return after being adopted internationally. Carol Everson, of the Bermuda Legion, said that while 100 people went through the course locally to become ... |
A Yakima family deals with the heartbreaking effects of Alzheimer’s – Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima Herald-Republic | A Yakima family deals with the heartbreaking effects of Alzheimer's Yakima Herald-Republic They've faced misunderstanding from others who've said he is “too young” to have Alzheimer's, who have never seen how the disease erases memories, dismantles personalities and steals the most mundane of physical abilities, such as chewing and ... |
Unlocking the aging mind with music – WKMG Orlando
Unlocking the aging mind with music WKMG Orlando We see people with very advanced Alzheimer's disease who have more difficulty in language and more difficulty in memory but can recall songs and music and when they recall they can think of other memories when they first heard the music. For example ... |
Sauble Sandpipers learn about dementia – Wiarton Echo
Wiarton Echo | Sauble Sandpipers learn about dementia Wiarton Echo Joan MacDonnell, Bonnie Shackleton, Sandi Hogg and Pauli Schell – all of whom have experience of dementia or Alzheimer's -- performed a 30-minute play for an audience of about 50, followed by a question and answer period about these challenging ... |
He got dementia, but said he still could work. Then his university fired him – CNBC
CNBC | He got dementia, but said he still could work. Then his university fired him CNBC If you're a boss and an employee tells you they have dementia or Alzheimer's disease, will you let them keep their current job? That question — and an employer answering "no" to it — are at the center of a new lawsuit against a Connecticut university. |
Study reveals potential new strategy to prevent Alzheimer’s disease Baylor College of Medicine – EurekAlert (press release)
Study reveals potential new strategy to prevent Alzheimer's disease Baylor College of Medicine EurekAlert (press release) "Common diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and dementia are caused in part by abnormal accumulation of certain proteins in the brain," said senior author Dr. Huda Zoghbi, professor of molecular and human genetics and of pediatrics - neurology and ... |
Pat Summitt clinic’s design keeps Alzheimer’s patients in mind – Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville News Sentinel | Pat Summitt clinic's design keeps Alzheimer's patients in mind Knoxville News Sentinel The Pat Summitt Alzheimer's Clinic ultimately has one long-term goal: Deal Alzheimer's and other dementias a blow so hard, no families will ever have to suffer their devastation again. But in the meantime, the clinic, scheduled to open in December at ... |