Petition calls for provincial dementia plan – Windsor Star (blog)


Windsor Star (blog)

Petition calls for provincial dementia plan
Windsor Star (blog)
The Alzheimer Society is collecting petitions to ask the Ontario government to develop a provincial dementia plan to prepare for expected high numbers of people with dementia and Alzheimer's in the coming years. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star).

Many conditions can cause dementia, but Alzheimer’s is the most common – Chicago Tribune (blog)


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Many conditions can cause dementia, but Alzheimer's is the most common
Chicago Tribune (blog)
ANSWER: Dementia is a broad term used to describe a group of symptoms that interferes with a person's thinking and the ability to function well in day-to-day activities. Many conditions can result in dementia, but Alzheimer's disease is, by far, the
Renewed focus on dementia checked by drug challengesChemistry World
Researchers propose 'simpler, more reliable' Alzheimer's diagnosisMedical News Today

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Two free classes to help people with Alzheimer’s – Springvillejournal


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Two free classes to help people with Alzheimer's
Springvillejournal
SPRINGVILLE—The Alzheimer's Association Western NewYork Chapter will be hosting two free classes at the Concord Hulbert Public Library, located at 18 Chapel Street in Springville, to educate people about Dementia and Alzheimer's and the effects it has …

YMCA gets grant to fund program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia – Oak Hill Gazette


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YMCA gets grant to fund program for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia
Oak Hill Gazette
The YMCA Senior Retreat provides meaningful and healthy activities for seniors with functioning stages of Alzheimer's and dementia and respite for their caregivers. Seniors participate for two hours, once a week in stimulating and therapeutic

Alzheimer’s Society in Wales: too many people waiting for diagnosis – BBC News


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Alzheimer's Society in Wales: too many people waiting for diagnosis
BBC News
Sue Phelps, director of Alzheimer's Society in Wales, said: "Many people in Wales face daily challenges whilst living with dementia. It's disgraceful to think nearly two thirds of them have an added fight, to get a diagnosis. Everyone with dementia has
Alzheimer's and DementiaWaterford Today
Alzheimer's Society: There's a 'desperate shortage' of support for people with ITV News
Desperate shortage of support for people with a dementia diagnosisAlzheimer’s Society
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Alzheimer’s disease: Woman vows to fight dementia – BBC News


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Alzheimer's disease: Woman vows to fight dementia
BBC News
The Alzheimer's Society in Wales has claimed too many people are being left without support after they are diagnosed with the illness. The charity said the Welsh government had shown a commitment to improving things by funding information packs, but …
Alzheimer's Society: There's a 'desperate shortage' of support for people with ITV News
Dementia sufferers are 'cut adrift' after diagnosis warningThe Independent
DORCHESTER: Dorchester to become a dementia friendly townView Online
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Waterford Today


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Alzheimer's and Dementia
Waterford Today
People with dementia must be able to easily access primary and secondary care services which are crucial in enabling them to live well with dementia, according to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Dementia is a condition that requires ongoing
Desperate shortage of support for people with a dementia diagnosisAlzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society: There's a 'desperate shortage' of support for people with ITV News
Dementia sufferers are 'cut adrift' after diagnosis warningThe Independent
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Alzheimer’s Society: There’s a ‘desperate shortage’ of support for people with … – ITV News


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Alzheimer's Society: There's a 'desperate shortage' of support for people with
ITV News
The Alzheimer's Society are calling for more help to ensure no-one in Wales is denied access to information and support, following a diagnosis of dementia. The charity's 'Right to Know' campaign is also calling for a higher dementia diagnosis rate
Alzheimer's disease: Woman vows to fight dementiaBBC News
Dementia sufferers are 'cut adrift' after diagnosis warningThe Independent
Those newly diagnosed with dementia are 'cut adrift' just when they need help Telegraph.co.uk
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Desperate shortage of support for people with a dementia diagnosis – Alzheimer’s Society


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Desperate shortage of support for people with a dementia diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Society
One in five people affected by dementia (21 per cent) were given no information and support after a dementia diagnosis, finds a poll carried out by Alzheimer's Society. The poll of people with dementia, carers and people with a family member or friend
Alzheimer's Society: There's a 'desperate shortage' of support for people with ITV News
Alzheimer's and DementiaWaterford Today
Alzheimer's Society in Wales: too many people waiting for diagnosisBBC News
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Georgia launches Alzheimer’s, dementia plan – Online Athens

Georgia launches Alzheimer's, dementia plan
Online Athens
ATLANTA | Officials from the Georgia Department of Human Services say the state has launched a plan meant to improve services for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. State officials said Tuesday that the plan is based on five …