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Mindfulness training helps Alzheimer's patients and caregivers
CBS News Now, a new study has shown that training in mindfulness — learning how to focus on the present moment — may help improve the emotional well-being of people with early-stage dementia due to Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Both patients and their … Mindfulness Can Aid Those In Early Dementia and Caregivers How Mindfulness Can Ease 'Burden' of Dementia |
Five lifestyle changes ‘could reduce dementia risk’ – Telegraph.co.uk
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Five lifestyle changes 'could reduce dementia risk'
Telegraph.co.uk Other health problems, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure also increase dementia risks. The charity urged those at risk of either condition to undergo checks and follow medical advice. Dr Clare Walton from the Alzheimer's Society said … Alzheimer's disease topic of presentation One in five people in the East Midlands unaware that dementia risk can be … Cambridge woman gears up for 969-mile charity bike ride |
Weight loss surgery ‘reduces chance of Alzheimer’s Disease’ – Telegraph.co.uk
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Weight loss surgery 'reduces chance of Alzheimer's Disease'
Telegraph.co.uk "Since bariatric surgery reversed this activity, we suspect the procedure may contribute to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia." Dr Cercato said: "Our findings suggest the brain is another organ that benefits from weight … Weight-loss surgery can boost brain power and 'cut the risk of developing … Bariatric Surgery Takes The Weight Off The Brain; Proper Function Could … Weight-loss surgery 'helps brain' |
What’s the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s? – Boston Globe
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What's the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer's?
Boston Globe A. Alzheimer's disease is by far the most common cause of dementia (a significant loss of memory and cognitive functions), but vascular dementia is one of several other forms of dementia. In Alzheimer's disease, nerve cells throughout the brain die off … Alzheimer Society of Canada asks Council of the Federation: Make national … D is for dementia Dementia conference set for September |
Music therapy brings back memories for seniors with dementia, Alzheimer’s – FOX 9 News
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Music therapy brings back memories for seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's
FOX 9 News At the Walker Methodist care suites in Edina, Minn., residents of the assisted living community with dementia and Alzheimer's are being empowered with iPods loaded with their favorite hits. This customized music therapy is helping with their diagnosis … |
One decision for many problems. Dementia & Alzheimer’s are included! – iStreet Research
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One decision for many problems. Dementia & Alzheimer's are included!
iStreet Research The global problem faces our world. There are 44.4 million dementia sufferers nowadays. Scientists predict that those numbers are expected to grow in future years. In December last year, a study of WHO and Alzheimer`s Disease International counted … |
Alzheimer’s awareness comes home – Muscatine Journal
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Alzheimer's awareness comes home
Muscatine Journal “We'll have 12 vendors, select people here in Muscatine who deal with Alzheimer's and dementia,” said Hogue. Vendors will include hospice centers, home care agencies and nursing home facilitators. Presenting during the day will be Jerry Schroeder, … |
Mayflex Against Dementia (MAD) Raise Over £8000 for the Alzheimer’s Society – SourceWire (press release)
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Mayflex Against Dementia (MAD) Raise Over £8000 for the Alzheimer's Society
SourceWire (press release) August 2014, A team of 8 staff from Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions including cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions took part in a 23 mile trek along Hadrian's Wall to raise money for the Alzheimer's … |
Study finds link between vitamin D deficiency and dementia, Alzheimer’s – The Reflector
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Study finds link between vitamin D deficiency and dementia, Alzheimer's
The Reflector As the largest study conducted specifically addressing the relationship between vitamin D levels and dementia and Alzheimer's, it was discovered that moderately vitamin D-deficient adults were 53 percent more likely to develop dementia and 125 percent … |
Therapy Bunnies Help Alzheimer’s, Dementia Patients – Huffington Post
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Therapy Bunnies Help Alzheimer's, Dementia Patients
Huffington Post It sounds almost too hopping cute to be true, but Teddy the therapy rabbit's first job was tending to his little sister Lulu. Lulu is the most recent addition to Minnesotan bunny enthusiast Jennifer Smith's multi-rabbit household. The animal had been … |