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COMMUNITY VOICES: Alzheimer's, dementia leads to tough decisions for loved ones
SW News Media It has been almost nine years since our mother, Edith, passed away from Alzheimer's disease. She had been showing signs of dementia for years, and after a fall and an episode of wandering outside of the house, my sisters made the painful decision to … |
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ALZHEIMER’s / DEMENTIA:Coalition offers hope to families – St. Albans Messenger
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ALZHEIMER's / DEMENTIA:Coalition offers hope to families
St. Albans Messenger The event, held at the Northwestern Medical Center, was organized by the Franklin County Dementia Care Coalition (FCDCC). Among those attending were two women who learned all two well the incredible impact dementia and Alzheimer's has on a family. |
New Alzheimer’s, dementia support groups for families of patients – CBC.ca
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New Alzheimer's, dementia support groups for families of patients
CBC.ca New support groups have started on Newfoundland's west coast for people who have loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. 'Even with support in the home, there [are] so many unknowns with the disease.' – Paul Ploughman. Paul Ploughman … |
Alzheimer’s Society campaign to fix dementia care backed by actor Kevin Whately – ChronicleLive
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Alzheimer's Society campaign to fix dementia care backed by actor Kevin Whately
ChronicleLive A stark warning was issued today over the “devastating consequences” of inadequate care for North East dementia sufferers. Patients with the condition are being exposed to a health systems which are putting them at risk, according to an investigation. Is it possible to live well with dementia? Half of Canadians say no NHS let my mum down on dementia care says Lewis star Kevin Whately Increased understanding of dementia is vital |
79-year-old woman with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease sought – WDIV Detroit
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79-year-old woman with dementia, Alzheimer's disease sought
WDIV Detroit DETROIT – Detroit police are searching for a woman with dementia and Alzheimer's disease who may be en route to North Carolina. Maybell Hasty, 79, was last seen leaving her home in the 5500 block of Eastlawn Street at 7 p.m. Saturday. Police said Hasty … Missing Detroiter with dementia found in Port Huron |
Algae found in freshwater lakes and reservoirs could be fuelling dementia – Daily Mail
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Algae found in freshwater lakes and reservoirs could be fuelling dementia
Daily Mail Within 140 days, they developed abnormal brain structures called plaques and tangles similar to those found in brains of Guam islanders who died of an Alzheimer's-like illness, called ALS/PDC. This disease can manifest itself in some as similar to … Desert island toxic algae may hint to a treatment for dementia Environmental toxin linked to dementia, study shows Toxins from algal blooms may cause Alzheimer's-like brain changes |
ALZHEIMER’S JOURNEY: Understanding different types of dementia – Wicked Local
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ALZHEIMER'S JOURNEY: Understanding different types of dementia
Wicked Local Dementia is a term that is often used interchangeably with the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, but what many people don't realize is that it is an umbrella term and there are currently more than 100 different types of dementia … Alzheimer's and the tough decision of taking the car keys |
Help fight dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – Worthing Herald
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Help fight dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Worthing Herald Despite a quarter of hospital beds being occupied by people with dementia, an Alzheimer's Society investigation has found that too many people are falling while in hospital, being discharged at night or being stranded in hospital. Good dementia care … |
Gout may lower risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer’s disease – Bel Marra Health
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Gout may lower risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease
Bel Marra Health Gout may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A 2015 study examined the protective effects of gout in regards to reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Gout is a disease categorized by an excess amount of purines and uric … |
UNM announces new Alzheimer’s, dementia center – KRQE News 13
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UNM announces new Alzheimer's, dementia center
KRQE News 13 ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico announced the creation of a new center dedicated to serving New Mexicans with Alzheimer's. Right now UNM has three different departments working to help people with the disease. The new … |