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Homey village in France provides healing space for people with Alzheimer's and dementia
Inhabitat Recent studies have shown that the quality and atmosphere of buildings can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and dementia and promote good health. The therapeutic features and overall design of the innovative new Alzheimer Village in France … |
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Senior Selections: Websites provide help to those with Alzheimer’s, dementia – Brazil Times
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Senior Selections: Websites provide help to those with Alzheimer's, dementia
Brazil Times Families faced with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia of a loved one have a lot to worry about, but one local Wabash Valley senior care provider has recently developed some tools to help. “Our goal is to help families and seniors dealing with … |
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease – Fauquier Times
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The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease
Fauquier Times Get the facts on Alzheimer's disease, presented by experts from the Alzheimer's Association. Call the library to register. Upcoming dates. Fri, Sep 23 @ 10:30 am · Download schedule. Schedules. Occurs Friday, September 23rd, 2016 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm … Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia | Hyderabad NYOOOZ Cost of treating Alzheimer's could grow significantly Drugs can't cure Alzheimer's. Could they prevent it? |
N.B. woman’s hand-crafted ‘cuddle dolls’ comfort seniors with dementia – Globalnews.ca
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N.B. woman's hand-crafted 'cuddle dolls' comfort seniors with dementia
Globalnews.ca For the past two years, Beth McCormack has been hand crafting realistic looking infant dolls for nursing homes across Canada in hopes of comforting seniors suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. “I just know the struggles and they are real. My mom … |
The Alzheimer’s Society wants a dementia friendly environment – Seaway News
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The Alzheimer's Society wants a dementia friendly environment
Seaway News CORNWALL, Ontario – This year's World Alzheimer's Day welcomed a special announcement from the Government of Ontario. Ontario is launching consultations across the province to help develop a new dementia strategy, which will improve access to … Creating A World Where Every Person In Every Corner Of The Globe Is Dementia-Aware Ontario Launching Consultations to Improve Dementia Care Alzheimer Society of Ontario applauds new discussion paper |
Reporter Asks Hillary If She Needs Neurological Testing For Dementia [VIDEO] – Daily Caller
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Reporter Asks Hillary If She Needs Neurological Testing For Dementia [VIDEO]
Daily Caller Hillary Clinton says that “there's no need” for her to undergo neurological testing to make sure that she does not suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The Democratic presidential candidate was pressed on the need for testing in an awkward … |
Alzheimer Society’s Blue Umbrella Program now operating in Blind River – Elliot Lake Standard
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Alzheimer Society's Blue Umbrella Program now operating in Blind River
Elliot Lake Standard There are several illnesses that come under the dementia umbrella. The best known is Alzheimer's disease, but others include: Pick's disease, Lewy body disease, fronto-temporal dementia and vascular disease, to name a few, which are fatal. There are … |
VR app lets you see through the eyes of person with dementia – The Sydney Morning Herald
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VR app lets you see through the eyes of person with dementia
The Sydney Morning Herald Dr Tanya Petrovich, manager of business development at Alzheimer's Australia Vic, says the app was designed to build empathy and make people more aware of the issues faced by those living with Dementia. "The idea is you step into the shoes of a person … Virtual Reality App Gives the Experience of Dementia |
Community comes together for Alzheimer Society – Brantford Expositor
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Community comes together for Alzheimer Society
Brantford Expositor It's the first time the local Alzheimer Society has "asked the community to come together for one day" in an effort to raise money to help keep programs and services running for its 2,000 clients with dementia and their caregivers. Visitors were … |
‘Dementia friendly’ cops give backing to World Alzheimer’s Day – Huddersfield Examiner
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'Dementia friendly' cops give backing to World Alzheimer's Day
Huddersfield Examiner Police have given their backing to World Alzheimer's Day. West Yorkshire Police are working to become a “dementia friendly” force – with Kirklees Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team leading by example. Back in July PC Dave Cant and staff from Sainsbury's … |