Alzheimer’s Society launches 20000 reasons to take action on dementia campaign – Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer's Society launches 20000 reasons to take action on dementia campaign
Alzheimer’s Society
'The 20,000 reasons campaign is calling on all the parties to commit to work with Alzheimer's Society to ensure consistency of diagnosis rates across all trusts and that people with dementia are given information, support and care from the point of

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Hudson Valley Alzheimer’s Association Hosts Dementia Conference – Patch.com


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Hudson Valley Alzheimer's Association Hosts Dementia Conference
Patch.com
The Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host its second annual Meeting of the Minds dementia conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton at 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown.

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Ex-judge faces Alzheimer’s fight – Toledo Blade


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Ex-judge faces Alzheimer's fight
Toledo Blade
Locally there are about 38,000 people who have Alzheimer's or some form of dementia, said Salli Bollin, executive director of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org/​nwohio), which serves 24 counties, including Lucas

A decreased sense of smell could mean an early symptom of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. – Corpus Christi Daily … – Daily Star Gazette


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A decreased sense of smell could mean an early symptom of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. – Corpus Christi Daily
Daily Star Gazette
Dr. Roberts added that, according to the study's findings, smell tests could help identify the elderly people within normal mental parameters who are prone to progress into memory problems or Alzheimer's dementia. Seeing that diagnosing the early onset

Coffee Colon Cancer Risk Study Reveals Java Perks: Benefits Include Weight Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Protection – The Inquisitr


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Coffee Colon Cancer Risk Study Reveals Java Perks: Benefits Include Weight Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's Protection
The Inquisitr
A new coffee colon cancer risk study brings joy for java lovers. In addition to other perks, coffee can lower your risk of colon cancer, according to the study cited by MSN. With 83 percent of adults gulping coffee in the United States, researchers

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Community education class on Alzheimer’s and dementia – The Newark Advocate

Community education class on Alzheimer's and dementia
The Newark Advocate
NEWARK – The community education program of Licking Memorial Health Systems will focus on Alzheimer's Disease and dementia at 6 p.m. Thursday in the first floor conference room of Licking Memorial Hospital. Neurologist Even F. Wang will cover basic …
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Blocking protein clears Alzheimer’s hallmark amyloid build ups in mice – Alzheimer’s Society

Blocking protein clears Alzheimer's hallmark amyloid build ups in mice
Alzheimer’s Society
Dr Doug Brown, Director of Research and Development at the leading dementia charity, Alzheimer's Society, said: “While it is encouraging to gain new insights into how Alzheimer's may develop, this study is in mice so does not replicate several of the …

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Alzheimer’s Society responds to the death of Denise Robertson – Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer's Society responds to the death of Denise Robertson
Alzheimer’s Society
'Denise was a valued and committed supporter of Alzheimer's Society and instrumental in helping us raise awareness about dementia. Most recently, she drummed up support for our flagship fundraising event Memory Walk in Tyneside, which was a huge …

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New Yeadon centre for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia – Wharfedale Observer


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New Yeadon centre for people with Alzheimer's and dementia
Wharfedale Observer
A NEW service has opened in Yeadon to help provide support for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. Memory Lane Activity and Day Center, which will also provide respite for carers, will be run by Yeadon women Amanda Botterill and Pam Clough.

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A decreased sense of smell could mean an early symptom of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. – Omaha Tech Day – Daily Star Gazette


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A decreased sense of smell could mean an early symptom of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. – Omaha Tech Day
Daily Star Gazette
Dr. Roberts added that, according to the study's findings, smell tests could help identify the elderly people within normal mental parameters who are prone to progress into memory problems or Alzheimer's dementia. Seeing that diagnosing the early onset