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Second Kane dementia unit ready in Scott
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dennis Biondo, executive director of the four Kane Regional Centers, said the new unit was designed to respond to what he described as a growing need: nursing care for senior citizens with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. "We're not the … |
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How dementia is changing me: My battle with an ever-shifting identity – The Independent
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How dementia is changing me: My battle with an ever-shifting identity
The Independent For my 61st birthday, in 2010, I was given the diagnosis of microvascular disease, after Alzheimer's, the second leading cause of dementia. I was – as my rather blunt neurologist put it – already “dementing”. Insofar as I had thought about dementia … Alzheimer's disease could be as much about lifestyle as aging LeBlanc: Are you prepared for the possibility of alzheimer's? |
Alzheimer’s disease could be as much about lifestyle as aging – Wisconsin State Journal
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Alzheimer's disease could be as much about lifestyle as aging
Wisconsin State Journal It's part of an effort by the Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin to make Dane County more dementia-friendly. Watertown, in Dodge and Jefferson counties, launched a similar initiative last year. For details: Call Joy Schmidt at 608-232-3400 … How dementia is changing me: My battle with an ever-shifting identity |
Apathy unproven as early warning sign of dementia – NHS Choices
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Apathy unproven as early warning sign of dementia
NHS Choices “Elderly who lose interest in pastimes could be at risk of Alzheimer's,” reports The Daily Telegraph, with other papers reporting similar headlines. These incorrect headlines are based on the results of a study that looked for a link between symptoms … Elderly who lose interest in pastimes could be at risk of Alzheimer's Disease Apathy in Seniors Could Be a Sign of a Shrinking Brain, Says New Study |
Elderly who lose interest in pastimes could be at risk of Alzheimer’s Disease – Telegraph.co.uk
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Elderly who lose interest in pastimes could be at risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Telegraph.co.uk Losing interest in hobbies and other activities in older age could be an early sign of dementia, according to scientists. Apathy in older people suggests a loss of grey matter and offers doctors a new tool with which to identify a group of the … Apathy in Seniors Could Be a Sign of a Shrinking Brain, Says New Study Apathy may be a sign of dementia Apathy Might Signal Brain Shrinkage in Old Age: Study |
Apathy in Seniors Could Be a Sign of a Shrinking Brain, Says New Study – Healthline
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Apathy in Seniors Could Be a Sign of a Shrinking Brain, Says New Study
Healthline While brain volume normally decreases as one ages, a larger loss can indicate the presence of certain types of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. In addition to measuring brain volume, researchers asked the participants several questions to … Elderly who lose interest in pastimes could be at risk of Alzheimer's Disease Risk of Alzheimer's Disease for Elderly Who Lose Interest in Pastimes Apathy may be a sign of dementia |
FCSO partners with agencies for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness – WBTW – Myrtle Beach and Florence SC
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FCSO partners with agencies for Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness
WBTW – Myrtle Beach and Florence SC "More and more we in law enforcement encounter citizens with mental health issues and those suffering from various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease," Sheriff Kenney Boone stated. "That's why we are happy to be a part of this important … |
Sheriff’s office partners with agencies for Alzheimer’s, dementia awareness in … – SCNow
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Sheriff's office partners with agencies for Alzheimer's, dementia awareness in …
SCNow FLORENCE, S.C. — Florence County Sheriff's Office, along with New Generations Adult Day Care Center Inc., Elmcroft Senior Living Communities and Embrace Hospitals will sponsor a series of training seminars titled “Understanding Dementia” for family … |
Quilt drive to benefit dementia patients – St. George Daily Spectrum
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Quilt drive to benefit dementia patients
St. George Daily Spectrum Members of the Sunset 5th Ward, Sunset Stake, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, finish up one of the Touch Quilts to be donated to those battling Alzheimer's and dementia. / Photo submitted by the Alzheimer's and Dementia So … |
For LGBT community, dealing with dementia is a challenge – Philly.com
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For LGBT community, dealing with dementia is a challenge
Philly.com The association estimates that five million Americans have Alzheimer's. It typically begins with memory problems and, over many years, causes progressive and fatal brain damage. Patients who have HIV are also vulnerable to a different kind of dementia, … |