Researchers find cataract surgery slows dementia for Alzheimer's patients Medical Xpress Cataract surgery on Alzheimer's disease patients slows dementia and improves their quality of life, according to clinical trials conducted by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center and MetroHealth … and more »

Wisconsin Silver Alert system to start for missing adults with Alzheimer's … Minneapolis Star Tribune It's intended to help find people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in particular. Law enforcement agencies will send the information to broadcasters and others to get the word out about the missing senior. The program's coordinator with the network …

Telegraph.co.uk

Depression can contribute to onset of Alzheimer's disease, study finds Telegraph.co.uk Dr Wilson, of Rush University in Illinois, added: "These findings are exciting because they suggest depression truly is a risk factor for dementia, and if we can target and prevent or treat depression and causes of stress we may have the potential to … An aging person's walking pace may be indicator of Alzheimer's risk, study saysWashington Post Depression could be separate risk factor for dementia, study suggestsAlzheimer’s Society Depression, Loneliness Risk Factors for Dementia, Alzheimer'sWallStreet OTC WebMD –Daily Mail –Tech Times all 99 news articles »

Book on coping with parent's dementia TwoCircles.net Dementia and Alzheimer's are still mysteries. We just have a combination of vitamins, anti-depressants and sleep-inducing pills as a prescription. The number of the elderly will increase in coming decades as average life expectancy will rise. Many of … and more »

'Singing for the brain' can help ease pain of dementia Nottingham Post SINGING sessions have helped a grandmother regain her self-confidence after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Glenda Merryweather, 75, has been attending the Alzheimer's Society's "Singing for the Brain" workshops with her daughter-in-law since …

Irish Times

Married to Alzheimer's: Don't cross the road: fear of dementia tips society … Irish Times Now, it seems, my childish fear has become the norm in terms of behaviour towards the elderly and those with dementia. Our youth-obsessed society is less willing to accept, or to be confronted by the reality of the imperfections imposed by maturity.

Express.co.uk

Ruth Langsford on her father's Alzheimer's battle Express.co.uk To the family's initial relief Dennis was diagnosed with dementia. “At least we had something to explain the erratic behaviour,” Ruth says. But as the enormity of the diagnosis sunk in Ruth admits the family had no idea what to do next. Then the … Number of English communities working to become dementia friendly triples …Alzheimer’s Society Brighton residents explore dementiaITV News Major necessity for dementia 'is human contact'Irish Times Droitwich Standard all 9 news articles »

South County Library program to highlight Alzheimer's, dementia July 29 Roanoke Times The South County Library program "Health Education: Alzheimer's/Dementia", presented by Salem VA Medical Center Rural Health Nurse Educators, will help attendees understand more about Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. The program …

Express.co.uk

Number of English communities working to become dementia friendly triples … Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer's Society today (Monday 28 July 2014) announces that over 60 towns and cities in England have committed to become dementia friendly. Commitment from 63 communities has exceeded the ambition set in the Prime Minister's Challenge on … Ruth Langsford on her father's Alzheimer's battleExpress.co.uk Numbers with dementia will soon multiplyIrish Times Dementia Friendly Communities programme exceeds Prime Minister's …carehome.co.uk News ITV News all 9 news articles »

ABC Online

Alzheimer's art therapy tours at National Gallery of Australia boost dementia … ABC Online A program at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is helping sufferers of Alzheimer's disease increase their wellbeing and overcome social isolation through appreciation of art. The NGA offer arts therapy tours in partnership with … and more »