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PEI dementia strategy 'well underway,' says Health Minister Doug Currie
CBC.ca Currie said the province's geriatric program has provided 1,444 consultations, which resulted in 534 Alzheimer diagnoses; expanded the seniors' mental health resource team; and increased home care spending by 78 per cent. "We are committed to working … |
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The latest news from the world of dementia research and study.
Smith: Alzheimer’s figures staggering – Jackson Clarion Ledger
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Smith: Alzheimer's figures staggering
Jackson Clarion Ledger In 2015, 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, including 51,000 Mississippians. In addition, more than 15 million Americans are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia, including 205,000 caregivers in Mississippi. Iowa Medicaid costs projected to skyrocket for Alzheimer's patients |
Study: Ballroom Dancing Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s, Dementia – TWC News
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Study: Ballroom Dancing Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's, Dementia
TWC News As part of Alzheimer's awareness month, local seniors took to the dance floor this past weekend as a means of preventing Alzheimer's and dementia. Research shows dancing can effectively combat the disease. Currently, more than 5 million Americans have … Alzheimers Association |
6 simple gadgets improving life for those with dementia – Mashable
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6 simple gadgets improving life for those with dementia
Mashable Every 67 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. It's a shocking statistic, but it's only the beginning. One in three seniors dies with the disease or other symptoms of dementia, and Alzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death in … |
How nun dodged Alzheimer’s part of dementia’s mystery – Toronto Star
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How nun dodged Alzheimer's part of dementia's mystery
Toronto Star She was a participant in the famous Nun Study, a decades-long investigation of aging and brain health that followed 678 Catholic nuns living in School Sisters of Notre Dame convents across the United States. The sisters all agreed to open medical and … Campaigners hail Government pledge for new £150m dementia research institute Prime Minister announces funding for UK's first national Dementia Research … Alzheimer's Research UK launch new website to help children understand dementia |
Business owners asked to help create a dementia-friendly environment – CBC.ca
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Business owners asked to help create a dementia-friendly environment
CBC.ca The Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia is setting its sights on a creating dementia-friendly community. That will be the focus of the Alzheimer's Research Breakfast to be held in Membertou in January. Business people are being encouraged to attend in … Swansea businesses to get dementia-friendly advice to help customers 'Get help if you think you have dementia' |
NH supermarket training employees to recognize Alzheimer’s, dementia – WIAT 42
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NH supermarket training employees to recognize Alzheimer's, dementia
WIAT 42 POURTSMOUTH, N.H. (WIAT) — A New Hampshire supermarket is making sure its employees are trained to recognize Alzheimer's or dementia. Employees of McKinnon's supermarket in Portsmouth are receiving training from Home Instead Senior Care. |
Wine and Canvas fundraiser benefits Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services – nwitimes.com
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Wine and Canvas fundraiser benefits Alzheimer's and Dementia Services
nwitimes.com Roseanne Loughmiller, center standing, of Munster's Hartsfield Village, and others enjoy painting at recent Wine and Canvas fundraising event for Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana,held at the Munster Community Center and hosted by … |
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease – Kokomo Herald (press release)
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Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Kokomo Herald (press release) The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter offers education for families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease” will be offered on Tues., Nov. 24 from 1-2:30 p.m., … |
The growing impact of dementia — are we ready? – Toronto Star
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The growing impact of dementia — are we ready?
Toronto Star Sources: Alzheimer Society of Canada, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Statistics Canada, Canadian Medical Association, Health Quality Ontario, Annals of Internal Medicine, World Alzheimer Report 2015, World Bank, World Health Organization, … Hamilton spreads awareness about Alzheimer's The ongoing struggle with Alzheimer's Should You Be Tested for Dementia? |