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Alzheimer's is just one among dozens of brain-wasting diseases
The Spokesman Review “These diseases kill the brain, causing the symptoms that we call dementia,” said Joel Loiacono, the chapter's executive director. “It takes away peoples' ability to live independently. And they're fatal.” Alzheimer's is now the third-leading cause of … Help dementia residents thrive with gentler nursing approach: Editorial "Project Found" helps with Alzheimer's disease Hillsborough mayor visits The Avalon Assisted Living facility |
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Help dementia residents thrive with gentler nursing approach: Editorial – Toronto Star
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Help dementia residents thrive with gentler nursing approach: Editorial
Toronto Star That's why nursing home operators, along with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, should act on the Alzheimer Society of Canada's push for “person-centred” dementia care, an emerging trend that, ever so slowly, is transforming the … Alzheimer's is just one among dozens of brain-wasting diseases Exercising the brain keeps it strong, helps ward off dementia The Many Faces of Dementia: Home testing |
Project FOUND helps those with Alzheimer’s disease – Monroe News Star
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Project FOUND helps those with Alzheimer's disease
Monroe News Star “Project FOUND will begin immediately, and soon we will be asking loved ones to register individuals who suffer from dementia in a nationally recognized MedicAlert and Project Safe Return database through the national Alzheimer's Association.”. |
Personalized music helps dementia patients – Newsday
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Personalized music helps dementia patients
Newsday As founder and executive director of Music & Memory (musicandmemory.org), a nonprofit that provides personalized music via iPods and MP3 players to Alzheimer's patients and others, Cohen, 62, is keen on seeing their reactions. Marine Corps veteran … |
Drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease – Nursing Times
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Drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease
Nursing Times Author. Graham A Jackson is professor of dementia care, Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice, Research, University of the West of Scotland. Abstract. Jackson GA (2014) Drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Nursing Times; 110: 9, 24-26. |
An Amazing Village Designed Just For People With Dementia – Gizmodo Australia
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An Amazing Village Designed Just For People With Dementia
Gizmodo Australia Centuries after Shakespeare wrote about King Lear's symptoms, there's still no perfect way to care for sufferers of dementia and Alzheimer's. In the Netherlands, however, a radical idea is being tested: self-contained “villages” where people with … |
Dementia, Alzheimer’s care specialist to speak at Huntsville seminar for … – al.com
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Dementia, Alzheimer's care specialist to speak at Huntsville seminar for …
al.com HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Local in-home care agency Senior Helpers of Huntsville will host a seminar on dementia and Alzheimer's disease, featuring dementia care and education specialist Teepa Snow as the guest speaker. The event will be held March 3 … |
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Dementia – U.S. News & World Report
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Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's or Dementia
U.S. News & World Report Alzheimer's disease and dementia are emotionally devastating to patients and their loved ones. Families feel sorrow, confusion and anger. Many don't know where to turn for support or guidance. To offer families a platform for discussing their … |
An Amazing Village Designed Just For People With Dementia – Gizmodo
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An Amazing Village Designed Just For People With Dementia
Gizmodo Centuries after Shakespeare wrote about King Lear's symptoms, there's still no perfect way to care for sufferers of dementia and Alzheimer's. In the Netherlands, however, a radical idea is being tested: Self-contained "villages" where people with … |
Recognizing And Dealing With A Parent’s Dementia – WBUR
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Recognizing And Dealing With A Parent's Dementia
WBUR Dementia is one of the main causes of disability later in life – ahead of cancer, cardiovascular disease and stroke.” HBO: The Alzheimer's Project — “There are currently 10 million Americans providing 8.5 billion hours of unpaid care to people with … Ruth Jones fronts campaign to improve public understanding of dementia in Wales Alzheimer Society of Canada releases PC PEARLS™ People with Alzheimer's Disease 'should be treated with dignity and respect' 0 |