Home Care

Commitment to create Dementia Friends in our High Streets Home Care A recent study by Alzheimer's Society (external link) found that one in four people with dementia have given up shopping since being diagnosed, even though the majority feel this is the most common activity that enables them to feel part of their …

Winona students develop software for people with dementia Post-Bulletin Providing comfort to those affected has the potential to help many people because, according to the Alzheimer's Association, one in three U.S. residents has some type of dementia at death. Sally Mathew Inglett said she wants to help people with … and more »

National Geographic

Alzheimer's Tests on the Horizon? National Geographic Those with positive PET scans had a much greater rate of cognitive decline and were more likely to have been diagnosed with dementia than those whose scans had been negative. But even a positive scan is not a perfect predictor, Doraiswamy cautions: "It … New Health Affairs: Implications Of Alzheimer's And The State Of ResearchHealth Affairs (blog) Pros and Cons of Testing for Dementia, from the April 2014 Harvard Women's …PR Web (press release) Alzheimer's Symposium to address dementia careTemple Daily Telegram Springfield News-Leader –EurekAlert (press release) –al.com all 55 news articles »

East Anglian Daily Times

Bury St Edmunds: Dementia patients behind high levels of violence against … East Anglian Daily Times Jeremy Hughes, Alzheimer's Society chief executive, said: “One in four hospital beds are occupied by people with dementia at any one time. Many people with the condition will not display any sort of violent behaviour. “However, hospitals can be very … and more »

Palm Springs iHub business helps dementia patients The Desert Sun The facility cares for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The disease causes patients to lose control of their bodily functions and have incontinence. Unable to tell a nurse about their problem, patients can sometimes sit for hours in …

LeBlanc: When a dementia patient is hospitalized Hernando Today For a decade Gary Joseph LeBlanc was the primary caregiver of his father after his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He can be reached at us41books@bellsouth.net. His newly released book "Managing Alzheimer's and Dementia Behaviors," …

Ross-Shire Journal

Dementia group is late Black Isle councillor's 'lasting legacy' Ross-Shire Journal A year before his death, Mr Barclay came up with the idea of establishing community-based support sessions for the 160 dementia sufferers in the Black Isle. With the support of Alzheimer Scotland and NHS Highland, he held a public meeting in Fortrose …

Colonie conference to focus on Alzheimer's caregivers Albany Times Union Colonie. A conference addressing the concerns of family and friends who care for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia will take place Thursday at the Albany Marriott Hotel on Wolf Road. The Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York's … Alzheimer's caregivers conference set ThursdayThe Albany Herald all 2 news articles »

Guardian Liberty Voice

Mentally Demanding Jobs Help Offset Dementia After Retirement Guardian Liberty Voice While their are many contributing factors to the development of dementia and Alzheimer's, the study shows how critical it is for individuals to use their brain, and continue to challenge it throughout their lives. Not everyone has to become a doctor or … Why Your Mentally Stimulating Job May Help Keep You Sharp in RetirementHealth.com Your Mentally Stimulating Job May Help Keep You Sharp in RetirementHealthDay all 31 news articles »

Leonard: Group hopes guild flies to fight Alzheimer's Florida Today Wilson Simms recommends using humor when caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. If you don't laugh, you'll cry. For example, if a loved one needs to be moved into an assisted-living facility, find the best possible place, and move the …