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Authorities looking for missing man with Alzheimer's, Dementia
Hawaii News Now Authorities are asking the public to help them find a 79-year-old man who was reported missing. Police said Roland Naauao was last seen Saturday at 4:30 p.m. leaving his Waikiki apartment on foot. He suffers from Alzheimer's and Dementia, authorities said. |
Tag: dementia
Could the ‘Angelina Jolie BRCA1 gene’ increase the risk of dementia? – Daily Mail
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Could the 'Angelina Jolie BRCA1 gene' increase the risk of dementia?
Daily Mail A gene linked to breast and ovarian cancer – and made famous by Angelina Jolie – has now been found to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The actress took the radical decision to undergo a double mastectomy after discovering she carried the … 'Jolie gene' linked to Alzheimer's disease DNA repair protein BRCA1 implicated in cognitive function and dementia DNA repair factor linked to breast cancer may also play a role in Alzheimer's … |
How Minnesota’s supporting people with Alzheimer’s – Marketplace.org
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How Minnesota's supporting people with Alzheimer's
Marketplace.org With the annual number of new cases of Alzheimer's and dementia-related diseases expected to double by mid-century, Paynesville is among a handful of Minnesota towns striving to be dementia-friendly for its aging population. Minnesota has a long … |
Alzheimer’s Association will answer your memory loss, dementia questions – fox2now.com
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Alzheimer's Association will answer your memory loss, dementia questions
fox2now.com But the person with dementia may have trouble following conversation or tend to repeat him- or herself. If the person is in the middle or late stages of Alzheimer's, there may be significant changes in cognitive abilities since the last time an out-of … Daily Checkup: Alzheimer's disease, most common dementia cause, striking five … Alheimer's Q&A: Does Parkinson's disease progress to Alzheimer's disease or … Dementia strategy is needed |
Daily Checkup: Alzheimer’s disease, most common dementia cause, striking five … – New York Daily News
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Daily Checkup: Alzheimer's disease, most common dementia cause, striking five …
New York Daily News November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Who's at risk: More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia. “Alzheimer's disease is most commonly associated with progressive … |
Dementia strategy is needed – Toronto Star
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Dementia strategy is needed
Toronto Star I read your recent article on the growing healthcare problem and human problem of dementia, so often mistaken for Alzheimer's disease. I am a retired neuropsychiatrist and stress researcher and, during my 40-year clinical practice I had the opportunity … |
McHenry County caregivers support residents with Alzheimer’s disease – Northwest Herald
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McHenry County caregivers support residents with Alzheimer's disease
Northwest Herald Agitation and frustration are common initial responses, said Autumn Leaves Regional Sales Specialist Jackie Love, the woman who gave orders during the exercise. And those are too common feelings among people struggling with dementia and Alzheimer's, … |
Alzheimer Society launches Rugby Memories to aid dementia sufferers – Irish Independent
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Alzheimer Society launches Rugby Memories to aid dementia sufferers
Irish Independent … Memories so that people with dementia can stay engaged with the sport they love. If you are interested in hosting a Rugby Memories event in your local Rugby club please contact The Alzheimer Society of Ireland on 01-2073800 or email info@alzheimer.ie. |
PEI dementia strategy ‘well underway,’ says Health Minister Doug Currie – CBC.ca
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PEI dementia strategy 'well underway,' says Health Minister Doug Currie
CBC.ca Currie said the province's geriatric program has provided 1,444 consultations, which resulted in 534 Alzheimer diagnoses; expanded the seniors' mental health resource team; and increased home care spending by 78 per cent. "We are committed to working … |
Smith: Alzheimer’s figures staggering – Jackson Clarion Ledger
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Smith: Alzheimer's figures staggering
Jackson Clarion Ledger In 2015, 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, including 51,000 Mississippians. In addition, more than 15 million Americans are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia, including 205,000 caregivers in Mississippi. Iowa Medicaid costs projected to skyrocket for Alzheimer's patients |