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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 … |
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Walk raises awareness, funds for Alzheimer’s disease – Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
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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
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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
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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. Alzheimer's event draws 700 walkers Rehoboth Walk to End Alzheimer's, events set Oct. 21, 22 |
Care home failed in its duties to patient who died after swallowing glove – Birmingham Mail
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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 … |
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 dementia |
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
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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)
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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 … |
Two Mississippi organizations leading the charge against dementia – Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
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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 … |