|
Alzheimer's caregivers: Care for yourselves, too
Enterprise-Record Karen Stobbe, a facilitator and consultant who has been a family caregiver herself, was the keynote speaker during "Understanding Dementia: Enhancing Care," the Alzheimer Association's annual conference Thursday at Chico Family Masonic Center. Jewish Family Service of Central NJ to host Alzheimer's support group Public invited to Alzheimer's program Community-Based Caregiver Support Improves the Costs of Care Associated … |
Tag: frontotemporal dementia
Dr. Oz: Gluten-free low carb diet prevents Alzheimer’s and fuels weight loss – Examiner.com
Examiner.com |
Dr. Oz: Gluten-free low carb diet prevents Alzheimer's and fuels weight loss
Examiner.com According to Perlmutter, a high-carb, grain-heavy diet damages the brain and fuels dementia, Alzheimer's disease and ADHD. Perlmutter, who himself follows the low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet, said drastically reducing carbs promotes effortless weight … |
The Silence of Doctors Around Alzheimer’s – New York Times (blog)
New York Times (blog) |
The Silence of Doctors Around Alzheimer's
New York Times (blog) “A fate worse than death,” my colleague muttered to me as we examined an elderly man admitted to the hospital with severe dementia. From his medical chart we knew that the patient had been an accomplished sculptor and intellectual contrarian. He'd … Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Lily Allen support new Dementia campaign … Health law requires Medicare to cover dementia evaluation More than 50000 Britons quit work to care for relatives with dementia |
Bel Marra Health Reports on New Research That States Lewy Body Dementia … – PR Web (press release)
|
Bel Marra Health Reports on New Research That States Lewy Body Dementia …
PR Web (press release) The problem with this, according to officials with the Lewy Body Dementia Association, is that unlike Alzheimer's disease, patients with undiagnosed LBD could be exposed to medications that can harm them. A misdiagnosis can also delay the management of … Lewy Body Dementia Assoc Skips the 'Sugar & Spice' in a Mother's Day Wish to … |
Disappointment as dementia support group in Ely folds – Ely News
Ely News |
Disappointment as dementia support group in Ely folds
Ely News Bosses at the Alzheimer's Society say they have had to scrap the Ely Alzheimer's and Dementia Group due to a lack of available funding. The society says it has taken “every effort” to inform users of the group, which met in Militia Way, Ely, every … Dance for Dementia Oldham MP becomes first Dementia Friends Champion – drawing on mum's own … Town urged to play a part in dementia idea |
Well | The Silence of Doctors Around Alzheimer’s – New York Times (blog)
|
Well | The Silence of Doctors Around Alzheimer's
New York Times (blog) “A fate worse than death,” my colleague muttered to me as we examined an elderly man admitted to the hospital with severe dementia. From his medical chart we knew that the patient had been an accomplished sculptor and intellectual contrarian. He'd … |
The Forest Project, Unreal 4 and the Kinect, could help in Alzheimer’s and … – Microsoft – Channel 9
|
The Forest Project, Unreal 4 and the Kinect, could help in Alzheimer's and …
Microsoft – Channel 9 Today's article from Rich Edmonds highlights a crowdfunding project, A virtual forest for dementia, that provides a look at how care for Alzheimer's and dementia might be improved with the help from the Kinect for Windows v2. It's days away from … |
Alzheimer’s Society launches Dementia Friends campaign – Blackmore Vale
Daily Echo |
Alzheimer's Society launches Dementia Friends campaign
Blackmore Vale Alzheimer's Society seeks to enlist one million Dementia Friends by 2015 as part of the Prime Minister's Challenge on dementia which was launched in 2012 and commits to boosting dementia research, increasing public understanding and addressing the … Stars including Chris Martin and Lily Allen back dementia campaign "Dementia affects the whole of society" – Alzheimer's Society Well | The Silence of Doctors Around Alzheimer's |
Alzheimer’s disease Q & A: Health Chats – The Plain Dealer
|
Alzheimer's disease Q & A: Health Chats
The Plain Dealer Alzheimer's disease, which affects more than 5 million Americans, is the most common form of dementia and is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2013, 15.5 million caregivers provided an estimated 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care valued at … Dementia is a ticking time bomb for health care costs Blood test could help diagnose Alzheimer's earlier |
“Dementia affects the whole of society” – Alzheimer’s Society – The Voice of Russia
Manchester Evening News |
"Dementia affects the whole of society" – Alzheimer's Society
The Voice of Russia "I think people are beginning to talk about dementia and realize it has an impact on our health and social care services. What Alzheimer's society is saying today is that dementia is an issue that is affecting the whole of society: whether it's … Alzheimer's Society and Public Health England launch Dementia Friends TV … Celebrities Sing Song For Dementia Campaign Amanda Holden taking part in campaign to highlight dementia sufferers |