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Lewy body dementia has symptoms even worse than those of Alzheimer's
Washington Post My mother's greatest fear was Alzheimer's. She got Lewy body dementia, or LBD, instead. This little known, oddly named, debilitating illness afflicts an estimated 1.3 million Americans, the actor and comedian Robin Williams possibly among them. It is … |
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Minimizing Holiday Stress for Older Adults with Dementia and Alzheimer’s – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune |
Minimizing Holiday Stress for Older Adults with Dementia and Alzheimer's
Chicago Tribune The holiday season is upon us, and for many, it's the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, for those struggling with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, this season can be filled with depression, fear and frustration. Depression is … |
Follow five golden rules to prevent dementia, says study – Telegraph.co.uk
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Follow five golden rules to prevent dementia, says study
Telegraph.co.uk An Alzheimer's Society spokesman said: "What's good for your heart is good for your head. The best way of reducing your risk of developing dementia is regular excercise, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a Mediterranean diet and keeping … 'Easy ways' to cut Alzheimer's risk 5 lifestyle changes to cut dementia risk Four golden rules to ward off dementia |
Five lifestyle factors are key to cutting risk of dementia, says charity – The Guardian
The Guardian |
Five lifestyle factors are key to cutting risk of dementia, says charity
The Guardian There are more than 100 types and many causes of dementia. Late-onset Alzheimer's, the disease diagnosed at the age of 65 or later, is the most common form, accounting for approximately two-thirds of dementia cases in the UK. Vascular dementia is the … Follow five golden rules to prevent dementia, says study The five ways to help ward off dementia 5 lifestyle changes to cut dementia risk |
Funds from event to tackle dementia. – Belleville Intelligencer
Belleville Intelligencer |
Funds from event to tackle dementia.
Belleville Intelligencer Donker is now using his ordeal of caring for a spouse with the debilitating disease to raise awareness and drum up support for the 2015 Walk of Memories, rising critical funds for the Alzheimer Society of Belleville-Hastings-Quinte. Donker watched in … |
UAB neurologist creates clinic to offer personalized Alzheimer’s risk … – News-Medical.net
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UAB neurologist creates clinic to offer personalized Alzheimer's risk …
News-Medical.net Neurologist David Geldmacher, M.D., who leads the University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Memory Disorders, sees many older patients with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer's disease. He also sees their caregivers, who often are spouses or … |
Veterans nursing home to specialize in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care – WPEC
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Veterans nursing home to specialize in Alzheimer's and Dementia care
WPEC "Half the rooms that will be available in this facility will be for veterans who suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia," said Col. Murray, who said the property in Port St Lucie's Tradition development was chosen by the Governor and his cabinet for its … |
Holiday Tips for Dementia/Alzheimer’s Awareness – MyArkLaMiss (press release) (blog)
MyArkLaMiss (press release) (blog) |
Holiday Tips for Dementia/Alzheimer's Awareness
MyArkLaMiss (press release) (blog) MONROE, La – In addition to a new dessert recipe or family vacation photos, bring an important gift home this holiday season and become educated about the warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Visiting with relatives over the holidays may … |
Worried about dementia? New UAB clinic offers personalized risk assessment – UAB News
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Worried about dementia? New UAB clinic offers personalized risk assessment
UAB News Neurologist David Geldmacher, M.D., who leads the University of Alabama at BirminghamDivision of Memory Disorders, sees many older patients with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer's disease. He also sees their caregivers, who often are spouses or … |
Henry Rayhons Had Sex With Alzheimer’s-Suffering Wife, Now He’ll Be Prosecuted – The Inquisitr
The Inquisitr |
Henry Rayhons Had Sex With Alzheimer's-Suffering Wife, Now He'll Be Prosecuted
The Inquisitr If prosecutors prove that, his guilt or innocence will turn on whether Donna wanted sex or not, and whether her dementia prevented her from making that judgment and communicating her wishes.” By most laws, Iowa included, a spouse has the right to say … Lawmaker Accused of 'Raping' Wife With Dementia Iowa prosecuting man over alleged sex in nursing home with demented wife |