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Forum offers information on Alzheimer's, dementia
Tallahassee Democrat (blog) My father never openly acknowledged that he had Alzheimer's. After his diagnosis, I bought my mother a book, “The 36-Hour Day,” a well-known guide for families facing dementia. She kept it hidden in a drawer in her bathroom. Eventually, my mother, my … |
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Caring for horses eases dementia symptoms – study – Horsetalk
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Caring for horses eases dementia symptoms – study
Horsetalk At the adult daycare center, a National Church Residences Center for Senior Health in downtown Columbus, clients normally partake in crafts, exercise and other activities to manage their dementia. For the study, 16 of the center's clients who had … Caring for Horses Can Benefit Alzheimer's Patients Surprising Treatment For Alzheimer's Shows Promising Results How horses help ease Alzheimer's symptoms |
Medicare covers routine dementia screening, but experts say evidence of its … – Washington Post
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Medicare covers routine dementia screening, but experts say evidence of its …
Washington Post Still, if an individual has concerns about dementia because of a family history of Alzheimer's or memory lapses, for example, a medical professional should evaluate the person and a screening test may be appropriate in that case, experts say. And … Facing The Inevitable: From Lost Keys To Dementia Medicare Pays For Alzheimer's Screening, But Do You Want To Know? Medicare now covers screening for dementia — but which seniors should get it? |
France move may cut dementia risk – The Connexion
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France move may cut dementia risk
The Connexion MOVING to France and learning to speak French fluently may significantly stave off the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, say researchers. In addition changing your lifestyle to include more exercise and a Mediterranean diet – often adopted … |
Star-studded Dementia Friends campaign launches this week – Alzheimer’s Society
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Star-studded Dementia Friends campaign launches this week
Alzheimer’s Society Public Health England are launching a star-studded TV campaign this week for Alzheimer's Society initiative Dementia Friends. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the Dementia Friends initiative and encourage people to get involved and sign up as a … Love helps: Jeremy Hunt's plea on dementia Plea to Doncaster people with dementia concerns Dementia session to improve knowledge |
Forum offers information on Alzheimer’s, dementia – Tallahassee Democrat (blog)
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Forum offers information on Alzheimer's, dementia
Tallahassee Democrat (blog) My father never openly acknowledged that he had Alzheimer's. After his diagnosis, I bought my mother a book, “The 36-Hour Day,” a well-known guide for families facing dementia. She kept it hidden in a drawer in her bathroom. Eventually, my mother, my … |
Serenity hosts ‘Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia’ – Daily Journal Online
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Serenity hosts 'Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia'
Daily Journal Online If so, you are encouraged to join in a free informative gathering where they will discuss ways to better communicate with and understand the Alzheimer's/Dementia patient. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon May 10 at Serenity HospiceCare on the MAC … Dementia hits ERs hard Caregiver Guilt and Expectations Responsibilities shift for Alzheimer's caregivers |
Dementia hits ERs hard – LifeHealthPro
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Dementia hits ERs hard
LifeHealthPro Ruth Gay, a San Francisco-based advocate for people with Alzheimer's, says dementia hits U.S. emergency rooms hard. Gay talked about the problem earlier this week in Washington at a meeting of the federal Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, … Responsibilities shift for Alzheimer's caregivers Caregiver Guilt and Expectations 4 No-Nonsense Solutions to the Looming Dementia Crisis |
Bancroft hosting special ‘Dementia and Alzheimer’s’ lecture on May 6 – The Haddonfield Sun
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Bancroft hosting special 'Dementia and Alzheimer's' lecture on May 6
The Haddonfield Sun Bancroft of Haddonfield, a leading provider of programs and support for children and adults with autism, acquired brain injuries, and varied intellectual and developmental disabilities, will present the latest installment in its biannual Clarence York … |
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia at increased risk for hospital … – Healio
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Patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia at increased risk for hospital …
Healio The rate of readmission among Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer's disease or dementia was nearly 20% in 2009, according to data from researchers in Rhode Island. “Persons with dementia may have difficulties comprehending and following important … |