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New hotline for dementia help
Calgary Sun Currently, about 40,000 Albertans suffer from some form of dementia — which includes Alzheimer's disease — and with an aging baby boomer population, that number is forecast to double within the next two decades, said Health Minister Sarah Hoffman. Access to advice line expanded to assist Albertan's with dementia Health Link dementia advice service now available in Edmonton region Alberta expands dementia care service to Calgary and Edmonton regions |
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The former Trafford Mayor joins Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain groups to highlight Dementia Awareness … – Messenger Newspapers
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The former Trafford Mayor joins Alzheimer's Society's Singing for the Brain groups to highlight Dementia Awareness …
Messenger Newspapers FORMER Mayor John Holden and a singing group made up of people with memory problems were in fine voice at an event at the intu Trafford Centre. Cllr Holden joined Alzheimer's Society staff, Singing for the Brain groups from across Greater Manchester, … Minor memory lapse or sign of dementia? How to tell the difference Is it Memory Loss or Signs of Dementia? 5 Signs of Trouble |
Two theatres in Blaenau Gwent have been awarded Dementia Friendly status by the Alzheimer’s Society – WalesOnline
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Two theatres in Blaenau Gwent have been awarded Dementia Friendly status by the Alzheimer's Society
WalesOnline Councillor Haydn Trollope, Blaenau Gwent council 's dementia champion, said: “We are all living longer and cannot complain about an ageing population. “However, with an ageing population, will come different opportunities and different challenges. |
Discharging older patients from hospital, Alzheimer’s Society comment – Alzheimer’s Society
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Discharging older patients from hospital, Alzheimer's Society comment
Alzheimer’s Society 'Our Fix Dementia Care campaign found that substandard care and poor discharge processes can have devastating, life-changing consequences for people with dementia, who occupy a quarter of hospital beds. Too many are falling while in hospital, being … |
Dementia Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease – Pipeline Review, H1 2016 Featuring 10 Leading Companies & Drug … – Business Wire (press release)
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Dementia Associated With Alzheimer's Disease – Pipeline Review, H1 2016 Featuring 10 Leading Companies & Drug …
Business Wire (press release) This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Dementia Associated With Alzheimer's Disease, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), … |
Annual Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services Walk in South Bend next month – WNDU-TV
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Annual Alzheimer's & Dementia Services Walk in South Bend next month
WNDU-TV The 26th annual event to benefit Alzheimer and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, a division of REAL Services, is happening Saturday, June 11 at Howard Park. Our own Maureen McFadden will serve as the 2016 St. Joseph County Walk Mistress of … |
Care homes offer improved care following re-inspection say CQC, Alzheimer’s Society comment – Alzheimer’s Society
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Care homes offer improved care following re-inspection say CQC, Alzheimer's Society comment
Alzheimer’s Society However, today's figures also show that one-third of inadequate care homes re-inspected by the CQC are still inadequate or have closed, while half of care homes re-inspected have improved but are still not providing the care that people with dementia … |
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group to meet June 3 in Elizabeth – NJ.com
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Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group to meet June 3 in Elizabeth
NJ.com Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, a non-sectarian health and social service agency, will be hosting an Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group on Friday, June 3, 2016, 1-3 PM. The group is free and open to Alzheimer's/Dementia caregivers in the … Dementia, A Family Disease |
Dementia myths busted in Harlow Alzheimer’s Society campaign – Harlow Star
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Dementia myths busted in Harlow Alzheimer's Society campaign
Harlow Star A charity helped educate residents about a feared and misunderstood disease during Dementia Awareness Week. Throughout the five days Harlow Alzheimer's Society held stands around the town to explain that there is more to dementia than just memory … Alzheimer's sufferer Lorraine Brown from Rainham shares her story to raise awareness Is there really a benefit from getting an early dementia diagnosis? Rothesay event planned for Dementia Awareness Week |
Alzheimer’s Society comments on CQC new five year strategy – Alzheimer’s Society
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Alzheimer's Society comments on CQC new five year strategy
Alzheimer’s Society 'We welcome the new CQC strategy as it changes the approach – by inspecting wider population groups and geographical areas CQC should be better able to highlight how far health and care services work together for people with dementia and their carers. |