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Study: Ballroom Dancing Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's, Dementia
TWC News As part of Alzheimer's awareness month, local seniors took to the dance floor this past weekend as a means of preventing Alzheimer's and dementia. Research shows dancing can effectively combat the disease. Currently, more than 5 million Americans have … Alzheimers Association |
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6 simple gadgets improving life for those with dementia – Mashable
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6 simple gadgets improving life for those with dementia
Mashable Every 67 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. It's a shocking statistic, but it's only the beginning. One in three seniors dies with the disease or other symptoms of dementia, and Alzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death in … |
How nun dodged Alzheimer’s part of dementia’s mystery – Toronto Star
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How nun dodged Alzheimer's part of dementia's mystery
Toronto Star She was a participant in the famous Nun Study, a decades-long investigation of aging and brain health that followed 678 Catholic nuns living in School Sisters of Notre Dame convents across the United States. The sisters all agreed to open medical and … Campaigners hail Government pledge for new £150m dementia research institute Prime Minister announces funding for UK's first national Dementia Research … Alzheimer's Research UK launch new website to help children understand dementia |
Business owners asked to help create a dementia-friendly environment – CBC.ca
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Business owners asked to help create a dementia-friendly environment
CBC.ca The Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia is setting its sights on a creating dementia-friendly community. That will be the focus of the Alzheimer's Research Breakfast to be held in Membertou in January. Business people are being encouraged to attend in … Swansea businesses to get dementia-friendly advice to help customers 'Get help if you think you have dementia' |
NH supermarket training employees to recognize Alzheimer’s, dementia – WIAT 42
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NH supermarket training employees to recognize Alzheimer's, dementia
WIAT 42 POURTSMOUTH, N.H. (WIAT) — A New Hampshire supermarket is making sure its employees are trained to recognize Alzheimer's or dementia. Employees of McKinnon's supermarket in Portsmouth are receiving training from Home Instead Senior Care. |
Wine and Canvas fundraiser benefits Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services – nwitimes.com
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Wine and Canvas fundraiser benefits Alzheimer's and Dementia Services
nwitimes.com Roseanne Loughmiller, center standing, of Munster's Hartsfield Village, and others enjoy painting at recent Wine and Canvas fundraising event for Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana,held at the Munster Community Center and hosted by … |
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease – Kokomo Herald (press release)
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Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Kokomo Herald (press release) The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter offers education for families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease” will be offered on Tues., Nov. 24 from 1-2:30 p.m., … |
The growing impact of dementia — are we ready? – Toronto Star
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The growing impact of dementia — are we ready?
Toronto Star Sources: Alzheimer Society of Canada, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Statistics Canada, Canadian Medical Association, Health Quality Ontario, Annals of Internal Medicine, World Alzheimer Report 2015, World Bank, World Health Organization, … Hamilton spreads awareness about Alzheimer's The ongoing struggle with Alzheimer's Should You Be Tested for Dementia? |
New Alzheimer’s, dementia support group launches in Loudoun; first meeting … – Loudoun Times-Mirror
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New Alzheimer's, dementia support group launches in Loudoun; first meeting …
Loudoun Times-Mirror A new support group for people dealing with the pains of a loved one's Alzheimer's or a related dementia has launched in Loudoun County. The Alzheimer's Associated Caregiver Support Group in Loudoun will provide emotional, educational and social … Free Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Support Group |
Hamilton spreads awareness about Alzheimer’s – The Daily Courier
The Daily Courier |
Hamilton spreads awareness about Alzheimer's
The Daily Courier SPINDALE— A special guest speaker presented the basics of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease at a special event Thursday at the Rutherford County Senior Center. November is National Alzheimer's Awareness month and the center observed … Should You Be Tested for Dementia? Public Gives Testimony To Alzheimer's Task Force Shift In Sense Of Humor May Signal Onset Of Dementia |