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Red Deer Advocate (subscription) We observed the World Alzheimer's Day once again on Sept. 21. It was observed all over the world as a day to focus on raising awareness, inspiring action, and helping people affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia around the world. Are there any medications that can help my father's Alzheimer's disease? |
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Raising voices and ‘Minds in Song’ – Brockville Recorder and Times
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Raising voices and 'Minds in Song'
Brockville Recorder and Times While the primary purpose of the choir program is to give dementia and Alzheimer patients an organized opportunity to participate in song, the added component of bringing in students and other members of the community can only increase the awareness of … |
Prostate cancer treatment may trigger dementia – The Indian Express
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Prostate cancer treatment may trigger dementia
The Indian Express Last year, the researchers discovered a dramatic association between Alzheimer's disease and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a mainstay of treatment for prostate cancer since the 1940s currently used in over a half million men in the United States. Common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia risk Prostate cancer treatment could double the chance of dementia Is androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer associated with dementia? The JAMA Network Journals |
Plan to improve public travel for people with dementia – BBC News
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Plan to improve public travel for people with dementia
BBC News Teresa Davies of Ewloe, Flintshire, who has vascular dementia and Alzheimer's, said more information at bus stops and announcements on buses could help. It is hoped this scheme will provide a solution to make travelling easier. Ms Davies was diagnosed … |
Common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia risk – CBS News
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Common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia risk
CBS News Because previous studies have linked ADT to Alzheimer's and other problems associated with brain health, the scientists wanted to take a close look at its relationship with dementia, said study author Dr. Kevin Nead, a resident in the department of … Prostate cancer treatment could double the chance of dementia Is androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer associated with dementia? The JAMA Network Journals Common Prostate Cancer Treatment Tied to Dementia |
Covenant Alzheimer’s Care to host dementia education training – The News Herald
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Covenant Alzheimer's Care to host dementia education training
The News Herald PANAMA CITY — Covenant Alzheimer's Care will host Dementia Education for the Healthcare Professional training from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Florida State University Panama City. The training is free, but space is limited. If you are a … |
Prostate cancer treatment could double the chance of dementia – Telegraph.co.uk
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Prostate cancer treatment could double the chance of dementia
Telegraph.co.uk "Men having treatment for prostate cancer are likely to be living with other health problems which may also increase their risk of dementia. No man should stop taking hormone therapy based on these findings,” he said. Dr Laura Phipps of Alzheimer's … Is androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer associated with dementia? The JAMA Network Journals Common Prostate Cancer Treatment Tied to Dementia Penn study links prostate cancer treatment to dementia |
Shotts to become Scotland’s first dementia-friendly prison – Scotsman
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Shotts to become Scotland's first dementia-friendly prison
Scotsman Alzheimer Scotland has been working with staff and prisoners at HMP Shotts to stage Dementia Friends workshops and information sessions with staff to help raise awareness of dementia, to support the ageing prison population and inform staff of the … |
Mixed dementia: Causes, symptoms, and treatments – Bel Marra Health
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Mixed dementia: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Bel Marra Health Mixed dementia is a condition that combines the symptoms of more than one type of dementia. The most common mixed dementia combination is of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. There is a lot about mixed dementia that is still not fully … Get answers to Alzheimer's: Town halls begin in Puget Sound region … Senior Services to host workshop – News – The Dispatch – Lexington … |
Environment may increase Alzheimer’s risk – The Star
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Environment may increase Alzheimer's risk
The Star Dr Rosa Sancho, head of research at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: "Dementia is one of the most feared conditions and public interest in what might influence dementia risk is understandably high. "This new analysis of existing studies has identified a … Edinburgh University research suggests 'lack of vitamin D could cause dementia' Plymouth University man becomes ambassador of Alzheimer's Society List of dementia environmental risk factors drawn up – BBC News |