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Worthing Herald Despite a quarter of hospital beds being occupied by people with dementia, an Alzheimer's Society investigation has found that too many people are falling while in hospital, being discharged at night or being stranded in hospital. Good dementia care … |
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Gout may lower risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer’s disease – Bel Marra Health
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Gout may lower risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease
Bel Marra Health Gout may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A 2015 study examined the protective effects of gout in regards to reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Gout is a disease categorized by an excess amount of purines and uric … |
UNM announces new Alzheimer’s, dementia center – KRQE News 13
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UNM announces new Alzheimer's, dementia center
KRQE News 13 ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico announced the creation of a new center dedicated to serving New Mexicans with Alzheimer's. Right now UNM has three different departments working to help people with the disease. The new … |
Bipartisan Assembly group seeks about $2 million for Alzheimer’s, dementia care – Jacksoncountychronicle
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Bipartisan Assembly group seeks about $2 million for Alzheimer's, dementia care
Jacksoncountychronicle Former Rep. Mike Endsley, R-Sheboygan, retired from the Legislature in 2014 after being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. On Wednesday, he was back in the Capitol advocating for more state support for combating Alzheimer's and dementia. Study: Marijuana Extract Oil Mitigates Symptoms Of Alzheimer's-Induced Dementia Trinity Village to host Alzheimer's/Dementia Experience Marijuana oil reduces Alzheimer's symptoms, study finds |
Learn the signs of Alzheimer’s, dementia – Quad City Times
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Learn the signs of Alzheimer's, dementia
Quad City Times The Alzheimer's Association is offering a free community education class on identifying the warning signs of Alzheimer's and dementia, and knowing what to do if you see the signs. The classes are offered at the following: • Monday, 4:30-6 p.m … |
Test To Predict Dementia, Alzheimer’s Risk Could Be Conducted At Annual Doctor’s Visit – Medical Daily
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Test To Predict Dementia, Alzheimer's Risk Could Be Conducted At Annual Doctor's Visit
Medical Daily Called the Dementia Risk Score, it's essentially an algorithm capable of predicting a person's five-year risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's and ruling out those who have a low risk. Researchers from the University College London created the … Dementia test shows five-year risk just using medical records Test can predict dementia with 84 per cent accuracy, scientists claim New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits BioMed Central |
Bold Initiatives Announced to Help Alzheimer’s & Dementia Families – WBAY
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Bold Initiatives Announced to Help Alzheimer's & Dementia Families
WBAY A bold, big push begins Wednesday to help the tens of thousands of people in Wisconsin affected by Alzheimer's or dementia. A Neenah lawmaker is chairing a statewide task force that's putting together a package of nearly a dozen bills related to the … Bipartisan legislation seeks to target Alzheimer's health crisis |
Bipartisan Assembly group seeks about $2 million for Alzheimer’s, Dementia care – Madison.com
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Bipartisan Assembly group seeks about $2 million for Alzheimer's, Dementia care
Madison.com Former Rep. Mike Endsley, R-Sheboygan, retired from the Legislature in 2014 and went on disability after being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. On Wednesday he was back in the Capitol advocating for more state support for combating Alzheimer's … |
HSCIC report highlights inconsistencies in hospital dementia care – Alzheimer’s Society
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HSCIC report highlights inconsistencies in hospital dementia care
Alzheimer’s Society This follows the launch of Alzheimer's Society's Fix Dementia Care campaign, which found further shocking variation in hospital care for people with dementia. The investigation revealed that too many people with dementia are falling while in hospital … Letters: Proper care for patients with Alzheimers Call for better understanding of dementia among hospital staff after sufferer's 'traumatic' experience Dementia support group provides education |
Study: Marijuana Extract Oil Mitigates Symptoms Of Alzheimer’s-Induced Dementia – The Weed Blog (blog)
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Study: Marijuana Extract Oil Mitigates Symptoms Of Alzheimer's-Induced Dementia
The Weed Blog (blog) The administration of liquid cannabis extracts containing THC is associated with the mitigation of various symptoms of Alzheimer's-related agitation and dementia, according to observational trial data published online ahead of print in The Journal of … Marijuana reduces Alzheimer's-related dementia symptoms, study finds Fear and Hope: Life After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis Alzheimer's Drug Prescriptions Soaring: Report |