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Help for dementia, Alzheimer's caregivers
Orlando Sentinel The free six-week training program is designed for caregivers who assist persons with dementias and Alzheimer's. Sessions will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 1 at the Lake County Agricultural Center, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares. |
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Dementia for 10 minutes — Alzheimer’s Association offers church resources – AL.com
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Dementia for 10 minutes — Alzheimer's Association offers church resources
AL.com MCain@Alz.orgOne woman, a slim, quick-moving person obviously accustomed to a high level of competency, mutters to herself after peering through the sight-confusing goggles of the Alzheimer's Association's Virtual Dementia Tour. The sheet of … |
Mid-Life Changes to Alzheimer’s Biomarkers May Predict Dementia – PsychCentral.com (blog)
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Mid-Life Changes to Alzheimer's Biomarkers May Predict Dementia
PsychCentral.com (blog) Researchers believe middle-life changes in key biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease may predict who will develop dementia years later. Investigators from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis studied brain scans and cerebrospinal fluid of … Midlife Changes in Alzheimer's Biomarkers May Predict Dementia Changes in key biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease during midlife may help … |
Kemper House hosting Lunch & Learn events on ‘Understanding Alzheimer’s … – News-Herald.com
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Kemper House hosting Lunch & Learn events on 'Understanding Alzheimer's …
News-Herald.com Kemper House will host two complimentary community Lunch & Learn events on “Understanding Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia.” The first will take place July 23 at Kemper House Mentor, 8155 Mentor Hills Drive. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. and then at 1 … |
Dementia reverse possible by blocking B2M protein found in the blood – Daily Mail
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Dementia reverse possible by blocking B2M protein found in the blood
Daily Mail 'Ageing remains the most dominant risk factor for dementia-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease,' the authors of the study wrote in the paper. As such, it is imperative to gain insight on the mechanisms that drive ageing in … Why scientists believe dementia 'could be reversed' after discovering new protein Memory loss protein identified Memory loss in old age breakthrough offers dementia hope, say researchers |
Charities investigated for ‘calling vulnerable people for money’ – The Guardian
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Charities investigated for 'calling vulnerable people for money'
The Guardian Those with dementia and Alzheimer's are allegedly being treated as legitimate targets – as long as they agree to the call and are able to answer a few basic questions over the phone, the newspaper reported. The investigation comes after 92-year-old … Charities face fundraising probe |
Fear of Alzheimer’s is causing many to transform their lives – Stuff.co.nz
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Fear of Alzheimer's is causing many to transform their lives
Stuff.co.nz Perhaps the only thing as bad as Alzheimer's disease is the fear among a growing number of older people that they may be at risk of the neurodegenerative disorder, which robs memory and cognitive ability and is the leading cause of dementia. |
Memory loss in old age breakthrough offers dementia hope, say researchers – The Guardian
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Memory loss in old age breakthrough offers dementia hope, say researchers
The Guardian Clare Walton at the Alzheimer's Society said: 'This research has identified an age-related protein in mice that damages an area of the brain that is important for memory. This interesting study highlights the importance of basic research in helping to … Medical breakthrough: Scientists hope to block 'old-age protein', reverse … Molecule clue to memory decline: study Blood-borne molecule promotes age-related cognitive decline |
Midlife Changes in Alzheimer’s Biomarkers May Predict Dementia – Drug Discovery & Development
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Midlife Changes in Alzheimer's Biomarkers May Predict Dementia
Drug Discovery & Development Credit: Michael C. Purdy Studying brain scans and cerebrospinal fluid of healthy adults, scientists have shown that changes in key biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease during midlife may help identify those who will develop dementia years later, according … Midlife alterations in biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease significant |
Dementia care onus falls on families, say GPs – Alzheimer’s Society
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Dementia care onus falls on families, say GPs
Alzheimer’s Society Today, Alzheimer's Society warns that too many people with dementia are being let down by a system which fails to meet their needs. Seven in ten GPs say people with dementia are left unsupported because of a shortfall in accessible local services. A … Northumberland widow calls for more help for carers of dementia patients Couple's devotion shines through as they battle dementia: "I believe in … Big Issue: Concerns raised over support for dementia patients |