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Six pence drug could keep Alzheimer's patients out of care homes
Telegraph.co.uk Health experts and dementia charities said it was 'crucial' that the NHS made best use of the drugs it had until a cure for Alzheimer's was found. “It's a moderate effect but it's important if it's your mother or your wife or someone close to you … Alzheimer's drug may keep late-stage sufferers out of nursing homes Donepezil saves dementia sufferers from going into care Alzheimer's drug 'can help late-stage patients stay out of nursing homes' |
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Local group looks to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s, dementia – Hub City Times
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Local group looks to raise awareness about Alzheimer's, dementia
Hub City Times He lost his mother in December of 2014 after her prolonged battle with the disease, and now Seubert is spearheading a movement to raise awareness and increase communal education around Alzheimer's and other dementia-related diseases. In March of … |
Series on Alzheimer’s and dementia at Sharon Public Library – Wicked Local Sharon
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Series on Alzheimer's and dementia at Sharon Public Library
Wicked Local Sharon A first-in-the-region educational series on living with and treating Alzheimer's disease, dementia and related illnesses will launch at the Sharon Public Library in November. Funded by a National Library of Medicine (NLM) grant, the new Our Partners in … |
Alzheimer’s Q&A: What does a ‘dementia-friendly community’ mean? – The Advocate
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Alzheimer's Q&A: What does a 'dementia-friendly community' mean?
The Advocate According to the Alzheimer's Society, a dementia-friendly community is one in which people with dementia are empowered to have aspirations and feel confident, knowing they can contribute and participate in activities that are meaningful to them. |
LAPD Says Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Has Been Found – CBS Local
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LAPD Says Missing Man With Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia Has Been Found
CBS Local 2:30 PM UPDATE: The LAPD says Mr. Cho has been found and is in good health. He has been reunited with his family. LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Authorities Sunday asked for the public's help in locating a 77-year-old man reported missing. Raymond … |
Show to tell local stories about Alzhemier’s, dementia – Gazettextra
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Show to tell local stories about Alzhemier's, dementia
Gazettextra It's stories of this sort that Edie Baran is seeking. Baran, a theater artist, is collecting stories from local residents on their experiences caring for those who have suffered from Alzheimer's and dementia. In January, her compiled stories will … |
Local stories of Alzheimer’s, dementia being compiled for winter show – Gazettextra
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Local stories of Alzheimer's, dementia being compiled for winter show
Gazettextra Just two days ago, Janesville resident John Nelson was with his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, when she got on the phone with her husband. Anne Nelson, who still lives with her husband, was unusually happy to speak with him. The reason … |
Series on Alzheimer’s and dementia at Sharon Public Library – Wicked Local Sharon
Wicked Local Sharon |
Series on Alzheimer's and dementia at Sharon Public Library
Wicked Local Sharon A first-in-the-region educational series on living with and treating Alzheimer's disease, dementia and related illnesses will launch at the Sharon Public Library in November. Funded by a National Library of Medicine (NLM) grant, the new Our Partners in … |
“Alcohol causes Alzheimer’s” warning is just another silly, shouty headline … – Mirror.co.uk
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"Alcohol causes Alzheimer's" warning is just another silly, shouty headline …
Mirror.co.uk A glass or two of wine is a welcome sight for many of us at the end of a long day. It says 'I'm home', 'I can relax', 'I can let the trials of the day fall away'. And, according to the latest loud, shouty dementia headline, it can also increase the … |
How One City Helps Dementia Patients – Wall Street Journal
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How One City Helps Dementia Patients
Wall Street Journal Sandra Butturee, co-head of the Paynesville, Minn., chapter of Act on Alzheimer's, holds a Dementia Friends Training session at the city's public library for local businesses and first responders on how to interact with people who have dementia. Dan … |