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'Singing for the brain' can help ease pain of dementia
Nottingham Post SINGING sessions have helped a grandmother regain her self-confidence after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Glenda Merryweather, 75, has been attending the Alzheimer's Society's "Singing for the Brain" workshops with her daughter-in-law since … |
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Married to Alzheimer’s: Don’t cross the road: fear of dementia tips society … – Irish Times
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Married to Alzheimer's: Don't cross the road: fear of dementia tips society …
Irish Times Now, it seems, my childish fear has become the norm in terms of behaviour towards the elderly and those with dementia. Our youth-obsessed society is less willing to accept, or to be confronted by the reality of the imperfections imposed by maturity. |
Ruth Langsford on her father’s Alzheimer’s battle – Express.co.uk
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Ruth Langsford on her father's Alzheimer's battle
Express.co.uk To the family's initial relief Dennis was diagnosed with dementia. “At least we had something to explain the erratic behaviour,” Ruth says. But as the enormity of the diagnosis sunk in Ruth admits the family had no idea what to do next. Then the … Number of English communities working to become dementia friendly triples … Brighton residents explore dementia Major necessity for dementia 'is human contact' |
South County Library program to highlight Alzheimer’s, dementia July 29 – Roanoke Times
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South County Library program to highlight Alzheimer's, dementia July 29
Roanoke Times The South County Library program "Health Education: Alzheimer's/Dementia", presented by Salem VA Medical Center Rural Health Nurse Educators, will help attendees understand more about Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. The program … |
Number of English communities working to become dementia friendly triples … – Alzheimer’s Society
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Number of English communities working to become dementia friendly triples …
Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer's Society today (Monday 28 July 2014) announces that over 60 towns and cities in England have committed to become dementia friendly. Commitment from 63 communities has exceeded the ambition set in the Prime Minister's Challenge on … Ruth Langsford on her father's Alzheimer's battle Numbers with dementia will soon multiply Dementia Friendly Communities programme exceeds Prime Minister's … |
Alzheimer’s art therapy tours at National Gallery of Australia boost dementia … – ABC Online
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Alzheimer's art therapy tours at National Gallery of Australia boost dementia …
ABC Online A program at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is helping sufferers of Alzheimer's disease increase their wellbeing and overcome social isolation through appreciation of art. The NGA offer arts therapy tours in partnership with … |
Alzheimer’s and Dementia discussed at seminar Thursday – WKYT
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Alzheimer's and Dementia discussed at seminar Thursday
WKYT On Thursday afternoon, the UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association in Lexington held a virtual “Question and Answer” session on Dementia and Alzheimer's. The event was at the UK Center for Excellence in Rural Health in … |
We Are A Long Way From An Alzheimer’s Cure – Forbes
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We Are A Long Way From An Alzheimer's Cure
Forbes Two take-aways from the recently concluded Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Copenhagen: First, after years of research, we still know remarkably little about what causes dementia or how to prevent or delay it. Second, the dementia … Get Down, Stay Sharp: Dancing May Help Put Off Alzheimer's And Dementia Lifestyle choices affect dementia and Alzheimer's risk, says study Alzheimer's in the Blood |
Pat Bowlen Alzheimer’s: Broncos Owner to Step Down Due to Dementia – Latin Post
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Pat Bowlen Alzheimer's: Broncos Owner to Step Down Due to Dementia
Latin Post Team owner of the Denver Broncos Pat Bowlen celebrates after they defeated the New England Patriots 26 to 16 during the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Bowlen cedes control of the … Longtime Denver Broncos owner suffering from Alzheimer's disease Pat Bowlen resigns control of Denver Broncos, acknowledges he is dealing with … Alzheimer's Disease Causes Pat Bowlen of Denver Broncos to Step Down |
Get Down, Stay Sharp: Dancing May Help Put Off Alzheimer’s And Dementia – Fox News Latino
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Get Down, Stay Sharp: Dancing May Help Put Off Alzheimer's And Dementia
Fox News Latino The preliminary findings from a Swedish dementia study released last week show that healthy living – i.e. eating well, engaging in social activity, maintaining cognitive and physical agility – may slow the onset of dementia for those at risk of … Lifestyle choices affect dementia and Alzheimer's risk, says study We Are A Long Way From An Alzheimer's Cure Mentally-stimulating activities such as crosswords and card games can help … |