How aquariums could help with Alzheimer's or Dementia KIMT 3 MASON CITY, Iowa- A new study from the University of Purdue says that a fish tank or an aquarium can actually be beneficial to those suffering with Alzheimer's or Dementia. The colors inside of the tank whether it be the fish or the decorations, can …

Exclusive: 'The Fifth Dementia' Band Pairs UCLA Students With Alzheimer's … CBS Local BRENTWOOD (CBSLA.com) — Students at UCLA are building bonds and making music with elderly Alzheimer's and dementia patients in a band called “The Fifth Dementia.” The group brought their talents to the Brentwood Presbyterian Church on Friday, … and more »

WDIV Detroit

The Dementia that is NOT Alzheimer's Disease Newswise (press release) Newswise — Lewy body dementia (LBD) — a complex, challenging and surprisingly common brain disease — is often misdiagnosed as its “cousin,” Alzheimer's disease. And that could lead to devastating results. According to the Lewy Body Dementia … Fighting Lewy body dementia togetherWDIV Detroit all 4 news articles »

WDIV Detroit

Fighting Lewy body dementia together WDIV Detroit NO DOUBT HEARD OF ALZHEIMERS. BUT WHAT ABOUT LOUIE BODY DEMENTIA. MOST PEOPLE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS. UNTIL IT STRIKES SOMEONE YOU LOVE. DR. FRANK MCGEORGE IS HERE WITH A STORY OF ONE MAN'S EFFORTS TO … and more »

The Guardian

Dementia is third most common cause of death in UK, research finds The Guardian In 1990 dementia was the country's fifth biggest cause of death behind heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and pneumonia. But its growing prevalence meant that Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia had become the third most common cause of … Handling the holidays with Alzheimer's: experts offer adviceWashington Post Alzheimer's Association Advocates Celebrate Alzheimer's Legislative VictoryWJTV UK deaths from Alzheimer's disease up by 52 per cent, finds studyAlzheimer’s Society all 26 news articles »

Express.co.uk

Dispelling 6 Myths of Dementia WCVB Boston FACT: Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. While genetics are cited in the development of Alzheimer's disease, it is likely that it is only one factor that plays a role. Lifestyle and environmental factors also contribute to … 5 lifestyle changes to cut dementia riskWebMD.Boots.com Five golden rules to beat dementia: Experts reveal how to slash riskExpress.co.uk Testing Times for Alzheimer'sMareeg Media Tech Times –Calgary Herald all 63 news articles »

Alzheimer's Association reveals importance in monitoring dementia patients KITV Honolulu Davis is not the only man missing, a number of residents have also left their home — and they may not know how to make it back. KITV 4's Paul Drewes takes a look at some of Hawaii's other missing person's cases. 73 year old Harry bodey went missing … and more »

WalesOnline

Hundreds of thousands with dementia facing exclusion this Christmas Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer's Society and Public Health England (PHE) are calling on people to join the half a million individuals and over thirty businesses who are already helping to make this Christmas a dementia-friendly one by becoming Dementia Friends. Twenty of … Dementia patients left isolated at Christmas as figures reveal two-thirds of …WalesOnline People with dementia need friends – especially at ChristmasChannel 4 News (blog) Support needed for hundreds of thousands of people living with dementia this …Home Care Nursing Times –Bay Today all 9 news articles »

Alzheimer's/dementia Support Group to meet Jan. 9 in Elizabeth NJ.com Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, a non-sectarian health and social service agency, will be hosting an Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. The group is free and open to Alzheimer's/Dementia caregivers in the …

New clinic at UAB measures risk of Dementia Alabama’s News Leader … controllable health factors that can reduce the chance of having Alzheimer's. As we age, each of us needs to be aware of our weight, cholesterol and blood pressure. These are factors that can contribute to dementia, but if controlled can help …