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Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group meeting
Muscatine Journal MUSCATINE , Iowa — Lauren and Tim Smith will be the featured speakers at a meeting of the"Creating Moments of Happiness" Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group. the session is scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at Bickford of Muscatine, … |
Cognitive tests can help ease fears about dementia, Alzheimer’s disease – Houston Chronicle (subscription)
Houston Chronicle (subscription) |
Cognitive tests can help ease fears about dementia, Alzheimer's disease
Houston Chronicle (subscription) Many may be unwilling to wait to have their memories tested until symptoms develop that could herald encroaching dementia or Alzheimer's disease, like finding one's glasses in the refrigerator, getting lost on a familiar route or being unable to follow … |
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients: The Standard of Care of Nursing Homes – The National Law Review
U.S. News & World Report |
Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients: The Standard of Care of Nursing Homes
The National Law Review In nursing-home neglect and abuse cases, the victims of the nursing-home negligence or abuse often suffer from some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's, which is a specific type of dementia that accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Caregiver Dementia: Oh Yea, It's Real. Caring for dementia patients requires special skills |
Why we need to bring a gender perspective to dementia care – Communitycare.co.uk
Communitycare.co.uk |
Why we need to bring a gender perspective to dementia care
Communitycare.co.uk Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) recent report Women and Dementia: A Global Research Review shows that my experience is representative of dementia care in general. The report highlighted that the majority of people living with dementia and those … Walk for Alzheimers helps Make Memories Matter – Become a friend Caregiver Dementia: Oh Yea, It's Real. Feds focus on dementia awareness campaign |
Well | Alzheimer’s Supplements Targeted by US Senator – New York Times (blog)
New York Times (blog) |
Well | Alzheimer's Supplements Targeted by US Senator
New York Times (blog) A United States Senator this week raised concerns about dietary supplements that claim to protect against dementia and Alzheimer's disease and urged 15 major companies and retailers to explain why they sell dubious supplements. The senator, Claire … |
People Power: A Better World for People with Alzheimer’s – Parade
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People Power: A Better World for People with Alzheimer's
Parade Last month, Knoxville became a “dementia-friendly” city. Signed on to support simple, citywide training are dozens of representatives from city and county government, major hospitals, the local Alzheimer's Association and the Pat Summitt Foundation … Why we need to bring a gender perspective to dementia care Walk for Alzheimers helps Make Memories Matter – Become a friend Caregiver Dementia: Oh Yea, It's Real. |
New research reveals lifestyle change slows dementia | WBNG-TV: News … – WBNG-TV
WBNG-TV |
New research reveals lifestyle change slows dementia | WBNG-TV: News …
WBNG-TV Endicott, NY (WBNG Binghamton) A recent study shows lifestyle changes like proper nutrition and regular exercise can decrease the risk of cognitive diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's. Research conducted by the Alzheimer's Association revealed a … |
Blood test raises hope for possibility of early Alzheimer’s detection … – National Post
National Post |
Blood test raises hope for possibility of early Alzheimer's detection …
National Post A blood test could identify the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and dementia 10 years before symptoms develop, scientists believe. Levels of a protein present in the blood are significantly lower in people who go on to develop mild cognitive … Alzheimer's Could Be Predicted 10 Years Before Onset Of First Symptoms … Alzheimer's Support Groups: Tips for Success | Jan Dougherty – Huffington Post Blood Protein May Indicate Risk of Alzheimer's Disease – Bioscience Technology |
In plays about dementia and Alzheimer’s, a last chance to make things right … – Boston Globe
Boston Globe |
In plays about dementia and Alzheimer's, a last chance to make things right …
Boston Globe The audiences for “Not Constantinople'' have included numerous people who are dealing with Alzheimer's and their family members, according to Munafo, who says plays about dementia and Alzheimer's speak to theatergoers because they communicate … |
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: New blood test ‘could predict risk up to 10 years … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail |
Alzheimer's breakthrough: New blood test 'could predict risk up to 10 years …
Daily Mail The research is still at an early stage, but scientists hope that it might be developed into a test which flags up those who are at risk of developing dementia. There are currently no treatments available proven to prevent Alzheimer's disease – but … The other dementia: vascular most common after Alzheimer's Meetings mine for Alzheimer's insights Blood test could pick up early signs of Alzheimer's disease 10 years early |