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Chesterfield police looking for missing man, 78, who has Alzheimer's disease …
STLtoday.com CHESTERFIELD • Chesterfield police are looking for a 78-year-old man who was last seen at a dental appointment Wednesday afternoon. The man, Ronald Eugene Livingston, suffers from Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and is a diabetic, police said. He was … |
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Local legislators help form Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force – WQOW TV News 18
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Local legislators help form Alzheimer's and Dementia Task Force
WQOW TV News 18 Mayo Clinic Health System hosted a public hearing Wednesday, organized by a Wisconsin Assembly task force. It's a panel of state representatives who are working towards finding ways to improve Alzheimer's and dementia programs throughout the state. Chippewa Valley dementia friendly businesses report program success |
US deaths from Alzheimer’s disease rise significantly – Yahoo News
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US deaths from Alzheimer's disease rise significantly
Yahoo News Global health authorities have warned that cases of Alzheimer's — the most common form of dementia — would soar along with the aging population in the coming years. But whether the latest data shows a true rise in Alzheimers death, or just a more … Scientists discover new computerized linguistic approach to detect Alzheimer's … |
How prostate cancer increases your risk of dementia – Daily Mail
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How prostate cancer increases your risk of dementia
Daily Mail Men undergoing testosterone-lowering therapy for prostate cancer are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study revealed. Androgens are male hormones that play a key role in stimulating prostate cell growth. And as a result, therapies … Common Prostate Cancer Treatment May Double Risk for Alzheimer's Penn study looks for link between dementia, prostate cancer meds Prostate therapy increases dementia risk |
Taurine-like chemical restores cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s – The Guardian
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Taurine-like chemical restores cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's
The Guardian James Pickett, head of research at the leading dementia charity, Alzheimer's Society said: “While new insights into potential ways to treat Alzheimer's disease are welcome, in this case, it's too early to say if this will one day benefit people living … Pill that could wipe out plaque that causes dementia has been hailed by scientists Molecule clears Alzheimer's plaques in mice Alzheimer's wonder pill could REVERSE devastating effects of the crippling disease |
Alzheimer’s revenge: If you hold negative views on old people, you are more … – South China Morning Post (subscription)
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Alzheimer's revenge: If you hold negative views on old people, you are more …
South China Morning Post (subscription) A new study has found that people who were inclined to believe that older people were slower, unhappier and less sharp than the rest of us are more likely to eventually exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer's disease themselves. The latest findings are no mere … Lack of respect for elderly may be fuelling Alzheimer's epidemic, warn scientists Worrying about dementia 'increases the risk of getting it' Study: Negative view of aging linked to dementia |
Tracking device testing for dementia, Alzheimer’s patients starts in Brownsville – WBBJ-TV
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Tracking device testing for dementia, Alzheimer's patients starts in Brownsville
WBBJ-TV BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The Brownsville Police Department is testing a new way to help keep elderly people safe. Project Lifesaver is a new program that allows caretakers and family members of those who suffer from diseases such as dementia and … |
Lack of respect for elderly may be fuelling Alzheimer’s epidemic, warn scientists – Telegraph.co.uk
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Lack of respect for elderly may be fuelling Alzheimer's epidemic, warn scientists
Telegraph.co.uk There are 850,000 people currently suffering from dementia in the UK, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common type. The disease kills at least 60,000 people each year. But researchers at Yale believe that the problem is being made worse by … Worrying about getting old 'increases the risk of dementia': Positive thinking … Slow Walking In Seniors May Indicate Alzheimer's Risks Yale study: Thinking negative thoughts about aging could increase Alzheimer's risk |
Wesley Village to Host Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group – Shelton Herald
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Wesley Village to Host Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group
Shelton Herald Do you know or care for someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia? Are you in need of support? You're not alone! Caregivers are invited to Wesley Village Thursday, Dec. 17 and every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 2 – 3 … |
Alzheimer’s Q&A: What is meant by AIDS dementia complex? – The Advocate
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Alzheimer's Q&A: What is meant by AIDS dementia complex?
The Advocate Questions about Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia disorder? Contact Dana Territo, the Memory Whisperer, Director of Services at Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area, (225) 334-7494, advice@alzbr.org, or visit the organization at 3772 North … PEPFAR Announces New Partners and Investments in DREAMS Why Reaching Women and Girls is a Priority for PEPFAR PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PrEP) – AIDS.gov |