Alzheimer's Association grant will explore obesity, aging, Alzheimer's disease Healio “Populations worldwide are facing an obesity epidemic, and these same populations are aging and will contribute to the growing prevalence of dementia and [Alzheimer's disease]. Therefore, it becomes imperative to understand the mechanisms by which ... |
Month: November 2016
Do I have dementia? Brave woman, 49, calls This Morning for advice over memory loss fears – Express.co.uk
Express.co.uk | Do I have dementia? Brave woman, 49, calls This Morning for advice over memory loss fears Express.co.uk Maureen, who is 49, said she was scared she has dementia, and sounded upset on the phone. “I put post-it notes up but I forget I've got them," she told the hosts and experts. "I walk down the street and don't even remember if I have bought bread. I don ... |
Dementia and Alzheimer’s now Britain’s biggest killer – Barchester Healthcare (blog)
CBN UK (press release) (blog) | Dementia and Alzheimer's now Britain's biggest killer Barchester Healthcare (blog) More people now die from dementia and Alzheimer's than any other cause, official figures have revealed. The conditions, which are prevalent in the older generation, have increased by a fifth in just one year, making them the biggest cause of death ... Alzheimer's Society puts Dementia on the NI School Curriculum 7 Things you should know if you are caring for someone with dementia/Alzheimer's disease DEMENTIA NOW LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN ENGLAND AND WALES |
The dangers of blood pressure you don’t know about – Bel Marra Health
Bel Marra Health | The dangers of blood pressure you don't know about Bel Marra Health Those who reported dizzy spells as a result of low blood pressure were found to have a 15 percent higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia. Additionally, there was a higher risk of dementia seen in patients whose heart rates ... |
Alzheimer’s Society puts Dementia on the NI School Curriculum – Alzheimer’s Society
The Press, York | Alzheimer's Society puts Dementia on the NI School Curriculum Alzheimer's Society 'Our teachers found the Alzheimer's Society educational resources relevant to the curriculum and easy to use, and our students have gained real insight into what it might be like to navigate the world with dementia. They are far more confident that ... Get to know facts about dementia |
Santa Claus gets dementia in saddest Christmas advert of the year – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk | Santa Claus gets dementia in saddest Christmas advert of the year Telegraph.co.uk If you were left feeling gloomy by last year's John Lewis Christmas advertisement - which featured a lonely old man on the moon - then you might want to look ... Stephen Fry narrates Alzheimer's Research ad showing Father Christmas with dementia What if Santa got dementia? Alzheimer's Research UK releases hard-hitting Christmas ad Alzheimer's Research UK's Christmas advert will probably make you ... |
Testing sense of smell may give early warning of Alzheimer’s risk – NHS Choices
NHS Choices | Testing sense of smell may give early warning of Alzheimer's risk NHS Choices Some people who scored badly on the test were later found to have early signs associated with Alzheimer's disease. Previous research has shown people's sense of smell gets worse as they get older. People with dementia seem to have an even worse ... Alzheimer's early signs: Declining sense of smell could be first warning of decline, not memory loss Sense of smell may predict Alzheimer's risk |
Power of attorneys rocket as dementia becomes Britain’s biggest killer – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk | Power of attorneys rocket as dementia becomes Britain's biggest killer Telegraph.co.uk There has been a huge rise in the number of lasting power of attorneys set up, new figures show, as dementia and Alzheimer's become the biggest cause of death for the first time. Power of attorney arrangements allow an individual's financial and health ... |
Alzheimer Scotland Launches Tartan Christmas Advert – The Sunday Post
The Sunday Post | Alzheimer Scotland Launches Tartan Christmas Advert The Sunday Post Alzheimer Scotland has launched its 2016 Christmas advertising campaign featuring the world's first Alzheimer's inspired tartan to help raise vital funds for people living with dementia during the season of good cheer. The poignant two minute online ad ... |
CH&R begins Alzheimer’s caregiver support group – Carthage Press
CH&R begins Alzheimer's caregiver support group Carthage Press Every third Wednesday of the month, Carthage Health and Rehab is hosting educational and supportive group meetings for those taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia. The meetings are facilitated by Terri Milsop and Melissa James, BSW ... |