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Wesley Village to Host Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group
Shelton Herald Do you know or care for someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia? Are you in need of support? You're not alone! Caregivers are invited to Wesley Village Thursday, Dec. 17 and every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 2 – 3 … |
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Alzheimer’s Q&A: What is meant by AIDS dementia complex? – The Advocate
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Alzheimer's Q&A: What is meant by AIDS dementia complex?
The Advocate Questions about Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia disorder? Contact Dana Territo, the Memory Whisperer, Director of Services at Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area, (225) 334-7494, advice@alzbr.org, or visit the organization at 3772 North … PEPFAR Announces New Partners and Investments in DREAMS Why Reaching Women and Girls is a Priority for PEPFAR PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PrEP) – AIDS.gov |
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – Yumanewsnow
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The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Yumanewsnow Yuma, Arizona – On Thursday, December 10th, the Foothills Library will host “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease” at 10:30 a.m. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join Morgan Hartford, Programs Manager from the … |
Superdad Craig dresses as Spiderman to complete charity runs for Alzheimer’s … – WalesOnline
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Superdad Craig dresses as Spiderman to complete charity runs for Alzheimer's …
WalesOnline Research has the power to defeat dementia and Alzheimer's Research UK is leading the charge. “We rely on public donations and it's thanks to people like Craig that we can provide crucial resources for our scientists and fund world-class research … |
How joining a choir as a couple can help Alzheimer’s patients and their partners – Daily Mail
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How joining a choir as a couple can help Alzheimer's patients and their partners
Daily Mail Experts believe musical aptitude and appreciation are often the last remaining abilities in patients with Alzheimer's. Songs from their formative adult years have proven particularly helpful for dementia patients to sing. In recent years many groups … |
Slow walking speed linked to Alzheimer’s disease – Telegraph.co.uk
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Slow walking speed linked to Alzheimer's disease
Telegraph.co.uk Around 800,000 people in Britain suffer from Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia. The numbers are expected to increase as the population ages. Charities said that a change in mobility was often associated with Alzheimer's. Is slow walking speed a sign of approaching Alzheimer's? Are you a slow walker? It may be early sign of dementia Clear link between slow walking and brain protein that is sign of Alzheimer's |
HRH Princess Alexandra meets Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘unsung heroes’ – Alzheimer’s Society
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HRH Princess Alexandra meets Alzheimer's Society's 'unsung heroes'
Alzheimer’s Society The Princess, who has been Alzheimer's Society's Royal Patron since 1990, visited its London headquarters in St Katharine Dock on Tuesday 1 December to hear about work being done to help those living with dementia. She met representatives from across … |
Donated iPods can soothe Alzheimer’s, dementia patients – The Advocate
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Donated iPods can soothe Alzheimer's, dementia patients
The Advocate Advocate photo by C.J. Futch — IPods donated to Baton Rouge Community College's Music and Memory drive. Student and teachers in the Social Sciences department at BRCC collected 37 iPods and $550 in iTunes gift cards, all of which will be donated to … |
Health Beat: Not All Dementia Is Alzheimer’s – Honolulu Civil Beat
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Health Beat: Not All Dementia Is Alzheimer's
Honolulu Civil Beat Elizabeth had just returned to the islands from helping a close friend take care of her husband who had terminal Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, Elizabeth knew the signs all too well, and thought Donald, a Stanford University graduate who ran the … |
Seminar offers holiday tips for Alzheimer’s, dementia caregivers – Crestview News Bulletin
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Seminar offers holiday tips for Alzheimer's, dementia caregivers
Crestview News Bulletin FORT WALTON BEACH — "Home for the Holidays: Guidance for Dementia Caregivers," a Covenant Hospice lecture, will provide tips on creating the best possible holiday experience for caregivers and their loved ones. The seminar is set for 6-7 p.m. Dec. |