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Dementia risk declines: Big news for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke
PLoS Blogs (blog) Alzheimer's disease is probably the highest-profile disorder manifesting dementia. But dementia can be a feature of other brain conditions, such as Parkinson's disease. An estimated 1 out of 3 cases of dementia are due to blood vessel diseases. The case for prioritising Alzheimer's research Promising Alzheimer's drug fails in the last phase of clinical trials Eli Lilly Hits 52-Week Low on Poor Data on Alzheimer's Drug |
The case for prioritising Alzheimer’s research – Financial Times
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The case for prioritising Alzheimer's research
Financial Times Dementia, of which Alzheimer's is the most common form, is now the leading cause of death in England and Wales. Yet other diseases such as cancer receive a disproportionately greater share of government, charitable and private financing and attention, … Dementia rate declines but aging America may halt the trend Alzheimer's charity awarded more than £150000 research grant For couple facing Alzheimer's, 'It doesn't let up' |
Dementia rate declines but aging America may halt the trend – Washington Post
Washington Post |
Dementia rate declines but aging America may halt the trend
Washington Post New research documents another decline in dementia rates, but experts say the rising numbers of older Americans may halt that trend unless better ways are found to keep brains healthy. The study shows the rate of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias … |
Pools Take Steps To Become Dementia Friendly – Alzheimer’s Society
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Pools Take Steps To Become Dementia Friendly
Alzheimer’s Society The session was part of the Team Dementia Friends campaign which aims to help football clubs across England and Wales ensure they are better able to support fans who have dementia. H'Angus the Monkey – played by Michael Evans – was given special … |
Grandfather with Alzheimer’s, 69, who vanished during a final family holiday to Cyprus was found in the desert ten … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail |
Grandfather with Alzheimer's, 69, who vanished during a final family holiday to Cyprus was found in the desert ten …
Daily Mail The 69-year-old and wife Janet had both been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia and their children, Adam and Natalie, planned a family holiday which was booked in 2014, believing it was likely to be the last they enjoyed before their parents … |
Dementia and cognitive decline delayed with cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention: Study – Bel Marra Health
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Dementia and cognitive decline delayed with cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention: Study
Bel Marra Health A study found that living with heart problems could increase your risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The study examined data from 1,000 people who were followed for 11 years. The results, published in Circulation, revealed that among the group 32 … Research: Dementia rates declining Dementia rates decline sharply among senior citizens Dementia Rates Might Be Decreasing, And Scientists Have No Idea Why |
ONS names dementia and Alzheimer’s as leading cause of death for first time – Nursing in Practice
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ONS names dementia and Alzheimer's as leading cause of death for first time
Nursing in Practice Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that dementia and Alzheimer's disease are now the leading cause of death in England and Wales. This replaces ischaemic heart disease as the leading cause of death and is related to an … |
Taking a Virtual Dementia Tour – 9NEWS.com
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Taking a Virtual Dementia Tour
9NEWS.com The Alzheimer's Association is working with Vivage Senior Living to get people to take the Second Wind Dreams Virtual Dementia Tour. People are fitted with special glasses, headphones, gloves, and other measures to allow them to experience what life is … |
Arizona nursing home takes in orphaned kittens to help Alzheimer’s … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail |
Arizona nursing home takes in orphaned kittens to help Alzheimer's …
Daily Mail As part of the partnership between the nursing home and an animal center in Arizona, residents are required to bottle feed and socialize with Peaches and Turtle … Orphaned Kittens Bring Immeasurable Joy To Dementia Patients … |
Alzheimer’s Association Grant Furthers Research into Obesity, Brain Aging and Dementia – Alzheimer’s News Today
Alzheimer’s News Today |
Alzheimer's Association Grant Furthers Research into Obesity, Brain Aging and Dementia
Alzheimer’s News Today The Alzheimer's Association has awarded a $118,673 grant to a researcher at Boston University School of Medicine to study how obesity affects brain aging and, potentially, a person's risk of Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The researcher, Claudia … Alzheimer's disease: Dementia prevalence is declining among US adults Occupational therapy fails to aid functioning in Alzheimer's patients Scientists created a mobile game to help detect the early onset of dementia |
