Virginia revamping Alzheimer’s website – WVVA TV

Virginia revamping Alzheimer's website
WVVA TV
The website also will give primary-care physicians access to lists of Alzheimer's specialists and clinics that can do memory assessments. Dementia Services coordinator Charlotte Arbogast says Virginia hasn't had a comprehensive Alzheimer's database

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State to re-launch website on Alzheimer’s, dementia – Roanoke Times


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State to re-launch website on Alzheimer's, dementia
Roanoke Times
Until now Virginia has not had a comprehensive Alzheimer's database, Dementia Services Coordinator Charlotte Arbogast said. The new site will provide primary-care physicians with access to lists of Alzheimer's specialists and the clinics that can do
Va. To Revamp Alzheimer's WebsiteWHSV

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Dealing a blow to dementia – Orillia Packet & Times

Dealing a blow to dementia
Orillia Packet & Times
Bridge lovers around the world will play their strategic card game from sunrise to sunset to raise money for Alzheimer disease research and treatment. The Orillia Duplicate Bridge Club is one of the clubs taking part in the The Longest Day, a 16-hour

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Alzheimer’s Cafes cater to families living with dementia – KOMO News

Alzheimer's Cafes cater to families living with dementia
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Alzheimer's Cafes cater to families living with dementia. SEATTLE — There are some new restaurants in town for families living with dementia — known as Alzheimer's cafes. One who takes part is David Jones, whose suffers from Alzheimer's and whose …

Inaugural Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month Initiates Global Conversation … – Noozhawk

Inaugural Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month Initiates Global Conversation
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There are at least 44 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, including almost a half-million here in California. Despite its soaring prevalence, Alzheimer's disease is still largely misunderstood. The inaugural

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Dementiatimes Top 10 For Carers

 

https://dementiatimes.org present what they think is the best 10 things a carer should do if they have to look after someone with dementia. Clearly this list is not exhaustible but it should help in providing a pathway in which the carer and the patient can enjoy a more interesting and exciting life.

 

Aging summit focuses on Alzheimer’s, dementia – KUSI

Aging summit focuses on Alzheimer's, dementia
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) – San Diego County officials Thursday are hosting a summit on aging that will feature discussions on the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and other causes of dementia. The biennial event's theme this year is "Creating a Safe and Caring …

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Actress Kimberly Williams speaks out about mom’s Alzheimer’s battle – The Journal News / Lohud.com

Actress Kimberly Williams speaks out about mom's Alzheimer's battle
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People taking care of loved ones with dementia are at risk for anxiety, depression and many other health-related problems. Family Caregiver Alliance, or www.caregiver.org, is a great site for caregivers and other family members. Also, the Alzheimer's …

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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month starts global conversation about dementia – Midland Daily News


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Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month starts global conversation about dementia
Midland Daily News
There are at least 44 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and those numbers are expected to grow to 76 million by 2030. During the inaugural Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month this June, the Alzheimer's …
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness MonthKOMO News
Can't remember? Join the club …Napa Valley Register
Depression in elderly linked to Alzheimer's riskFree Press Journal

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Depression in elderly associated with Alzheimer’s risk – TheHealthSite


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Depression in elderly associated with Alzheimer's risk
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Dementia-old-couple A new study has revealed that depression builds up beta-amyloid plaque in the brain that could cause Alzheimer's in aged people. Many people develop depression in the latest stages of life, but until now doctors had no idea that it
Study Ties Depression in Seniors to Risk of Alzheimer's DiseaseScience World Report
Depression in seniors linked to Alzheimer's riskConsumerAffairs

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