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Experts offer insight into Alzheimer's, Parkinson's diseases
Austin American-Statesman Experts say the terms dementia and Alzheimer's can be confusing, but an easier way to understand it is to think of dementia as an umbrella category, and Alzheimer's as a specific type of the disease. Parkinson's can occur on its own, but add dementia … |
Tag: Alzheimer’s disease
Dominican Sisters join study to learn more about dementia risks, progression – The State Journal-Register
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Dominican Sisters join study to learn more about dementia risks, progression
The State Journal-Register To Sister Ann Clennon, Alzheimer's disease means loss. Alzheimer's took her mother, Marie Clennon, at age 88 in 2006. And the progressive brain disease is sapping the memory of Sister Clennon's 62-year-old sister, Beth Binz, a former reading teacher … |
Alzheimer Society of B.C. expands First Link dementia support – Williams Lake Tribune
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Alzheimer Society of B.C. expands First Link dementia support
Williams Lake Tribune The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has announced the expansion of First Link dementia support into communities in the Central Interior region, including Williams Lake. In addition to services already offered in the region, the expansion of First Link will … Scotmid co-operative smashes personal best for Alzheimer charities … Leyton Orient are doing something amazing for people with dementia Dementia Roadshow visits Burton to raise awareness of disease … |
Battling Alzheimer’s rising tide – St. Cloud Times
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Battling Alzheimer's rising tide
St. Cloud Times Dr. Pat Zook watched the "silver tsunami" roll in during almost four decades of practice as a family medicine physician in St. Cloud. Now, it's here — a wave of aging baby boomers, and the accompanying wave of Alzheimer's disease and dementia diagnoses. Support group demonstrates you are not alone Alzheimer's caregivers class scheduled for Oct. 14 Alzheimer's Association to Host Caregiver Workshop |
Alzheimer’s seminar set for Oct. 11 – San Angelo Standard Times
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Alzheimer's seminar set for Oct. 11
San Angelo Standard Times The Alzheimer's Association will present "The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease," an educational program, at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11. The hourlong presentation is intended to help people affected by Alzheimer's and dementia, and will … |
Types of dementia: Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Parkinson’s disease – Bel Marra Health
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Types of dementia: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Parkinson's disease
Bel Marra Health Types of dementia: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Dementia is an umbrella term referring to cognitive decline. There isn't just one type of dementia, and knowing which type a person has can help aid in treatment. Failed Alzheimer's Disease Drug Trial May Be Caused By A Second Underlying Disease |
Could early warning signs of dementia be spotted during an EYE TEST? – Express.co.uk
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Could early warning signs of dementia be spotted during an EYE TEST?
Express.co.uk They said the findings suggest an eye examination could be used as a "non invasive screening tool" for brain diseases, including Alzheimer's. The retina is an integral part of the central nervous system. During foetal development, it matures from part … |
It’s Impossible To Simulate Life With Alzheimer’s, But Google Is Trying – Co.Design (blog)
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It's Impossible To Simulate Life With Alzheimer's, But Google Is Trying
Co.Design (blog) I'm experiencing A Walk Through Dementia, a Google Cardboard app by the nonprofit Alzheimer's Research UK, Visyon, and Google UK. The app's premise is simple: It's a simulator that provides a very subjective view of life with dementia. Rather than go … |
Scotmid Co-op smashes personal best for Alzheimer charities – Scotsman
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Scotmid Co-op smashes personal best for Alzheimer charities
Scotsman With over 90,000 people living with dementia in Scotland and the number set to double in a generation, the partnership between Scotmid Co-operative, Alzheimer Scotland and Alzheimer's Society has also challenged perceptions about people living with … |
Thatcham woman runs more than 100km for Alzheimer’s Research – Newbury Weekly News Group
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Thatcham woman runs more than 100km for Alzheimer's Research
Newbury Weekly News Group A THATCHAM woman has so far raised more than £1,000 for a dementia charity by running more than 100km in honour of her mother. Natalie Kannemeyer is taking part in Alzheimer's Research UK's Running Down Dementia, which encourages participants … |