SF Police handling of Alzheimer’s patient debated – San Francisco Chronicle


San Francisco Chronicle

SF Police handling of Alzheimer's patient debated
San Francisco Chronicle
The decision last month to place 72-year-old Carol King, who suffers from dementia, under an involuntary “5150” psychiatric hold alarmed the facility and the woman's son — and raises questions about the role police often play in situations that

Grandparents who babysit are less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease – 10News


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Grandparents who babysit are less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
10News
Outside of their pure cuteness, they also are very beneficial to the grandparents. Research published in the journal of the North American Menopause Society found that grandmothers who babysat once a week scored higher on cognitive tests versus those …

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Acupuncture May Be Effective in Treating Alzheimer’s, Memory Loss, Pre-Dementia, Chinese Researchers Say – Christian Post


Christian Post

Acupuncture May Be Effective in Treating Alzheimer's, Memory Loss, Pre-Dementia, Chinese Researchers Say
Christian Post
Acupuncture may help slow down the memory loss that precedes Alzheimer's disease and pre-dementia. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese practice that uses needles to target specific points in the body, treating a variety of not only just physical, but
Acupuncture Found To Slow Alzheimer's And Dementia SymptomsThe Inquisitr
Acupuncture Can Reduce Dementia Symptoms, Study SuggestsScience World Report
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Well | Alzheimer’s Patients Keep the Spark Alive By Sharing Stories – New York Times (blog)


New York Times (blog)

Well | Alzheimer's Patients Keep the Spark Alive By Sharing Stories
New York Times (blog)
The Tompkinses participated in an unusual eight-week storytelling workshop at Northwestern University that is helping to keep the spark of love alive in couples coping with the challenges of encroaching dementia. Every week participants are given a

Acupuncture Found To Slow Alzheimer’s And Dementia Symptoms – The Inquisitr


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Acupuncture Found To Slow Alzheimer's And Dementia Symptoms
The Inquisitr
Acupuncture can be useful in slowing the side effects of Alzheimer's Disease and other types of dementia claims a new study out of China. The study was …
Claims acupuncture 'staves off dementia' are missing the pointNHS Choices
Can Acupuncture Fight Incipient Dementia? Researchers Say Needle Therapy Combined With Medication Can Be …International Business Times
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Columbia workshops to help families affected by Alzheimer’s, dementia – The State


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Columbia workshops to help families affected by Alzheimer's, dementia
The State
A series of workshops for families affected by Alzheimer's or dementia are scheduled nwo through the fall. The Columbia Urban League is presenting its first round of “In Our Community… Dementia Speaks” in August. The programs, made possible by a …

Diet diary: Wrong diet may up risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s – The Indian Express


The Indian Express

Diet diary: Wrong diet may up risk of dementia, Alzheimer's
The Indian Express
What is disturbing is that several diseases which were believed to be age-related, including dementia and Alzheimer's, are now seen in mid-life, sometimes when the patient is between 40 to 50 years old. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of …
New hope for Alzheimer's? Researchers see first promising therapies in decadesCharlotte Observer
Alzheimer's U to teach treatment options, coping skillsCharleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)
Penn Alzheimer's center gets grant of $8.8M over 5 yearsPhilly.com
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Lost memories return as art pieces for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia – OCRegister


OCRegister

Lost memories return as art pieces for people with Alzheimer's, dementia
OCRegister
More than 5 million people live with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia nationwide. In Orange County, there are 84,000 people reported living with the disease. It is the fourth leading cause of death in the county, according to Alzheimer's Orange

West Hartford Native Hopes To Expand Alzheimer’s And Dementia Agency In Bishops Corner – Hartford Courant


Hartford Courant

West Hartford Native Hopes To Expand Alzheimer's And Dementia Agency In Bishops Corner
Hartford Courant
WEST HARTFORD — The founder and president of a specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care agency is looking to build her business and move to a new space in Bishops Corner next fall. West Hartford native Julianne Roth founded the agency, …

When Dementia Isn’t Alzheimer’s — FTD Awareness – Huffington Post


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When Dementia Isn't Alzheimer's — FTD Awareness
Huffington Post
GET INVOLVED in the solution, don't expect someone to hand it to you. ASK, INFORM, ADVOCATE, SHARE. Just do something TODAY to make FTD a talked about dementia. Let everyone know Alzheimer's might be the elephant in the room, but there are …