Social programs key for dementia patients – Milford Daily News

Social programs key for dementia patients
Milford Daily News
Lisa Ushkurnis could feel the pain, sadness and isolation in the voices of countless senior citizens each time they discussed their spouse's, a friend's or their own battle with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The pain of watching a loved one's

Walk raises awareness, funds for Alzheimer’s disease – Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier


Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

Walk raises awareness, funds for Alzheimer's disease
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
“The students work with people over the course of their training who have dementia and Alzheimer's,” Kara Groen said. “So this is something they want to do.” Hundreds of area residents turned out in downtown Waterloo Saturday for the fundraiser

In the know: Alzheimer’s disease – Inquirer.net

In the know: Alzheimer's disease
Inquirer.net
According to neurologist, Dr. Socorro Martinez, and the US National Institute on Aging website, Alzheimer's disease (AD) results when an abnormal buildup of protein in the brain forms neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques, which appear like

Alzheimer Association’s walk draws thousands – Orlando Sentinel


Orlando Sentinel

Alzheimer Association's walk draws thousands
Orlando Sentinel
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that causes memory loss and problems with someone's thinking and behavior. Symptoms of the disease develop slowly, only getting worse over time and interfering with life's daily tasks. "We need a cure for our
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Thousands participated in a Walk to End Alzheimer's at Heinz Field on Saturday morning.CBS Local
Alzheimer's event draws 700 walkersGazettextra
Rehoboth Walk to End Alzheimer's, events set Oct. 21, 22CapeGazette.com (press release)

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Care home failed in its duties to patient who died after swallowing glove – Birmingham Mail


Birmingham Mail

Care home failed in its duties to patient who died after swallowing glove
Birmingham Mail
The inquest heard that Mr Davidson had been diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's in 2011 and that his condition deteriorated so that he could not be cared for in his own home. He was admitted to one home but then transferred to Aran Court

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ADRC hosts free Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver workshop – Iron Mountain Daily News


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ADRC hosts free Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver workshop
Iron Mountain Daily News
IRON MOUNTAIN – Do you know someone with dementia or Alzheimer's whose behaviors you simply don't understand? The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin are hosting an "Understanding and …
Two Mississippi organizations leading the charge against dementiaNortheast Mississippi Daily Journal

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Handling Alzheimer’s & Dementia – ideastream


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Handling Alzheimer's & Dementia
ideastream
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia is among the most worrisome challenges of aging. Those who struggle with these diseases often become a shadow of their former selves. In worst case scenarios, the transformation results in violent tendencies in

Alzheimer’s disease, dementia progression and onset linked to chronic sleep disturbances, poor sleep quality – Bel Marra Health

Alzheimer's disease, dementia progression and onset linked to chronic sleep disturbances, poor sleep quality
Bel Marra Health
Alzheimer's disease and dementia progression and onset are linked to chronic sleep disturbances. Study lead Domenico Praticò explained, “The big biological question that we tried to address in this study is whether sleep disturbance is a risk factor to …

Gladys Knight says son is trying to “extort” her with false dementia … – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)


Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Gladys Knight says son is trying to “extort” her with false dementia …
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
Soul legend Gladys Knight accused her son of trying to “extort” and “blackmail” her by threatening to make false claims that she has dementia and Alzheimer's …

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Two Mississippi organizations leading the charge against dementia – Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Two Mississippi organizations leading the charge against dementia
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
In the next month, Northeast Mississippians will have two opportunities to lace up their walking shoes in support of those fighting Alzheimer's disease. “We want everybody to come out and walk,” said Shelli Wood of Tupelo, who is serving as the walk …