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Alzheimer's disease: Deadly and costly
Hibbing Daily Tribune Alzheimer's, as defined by the association, is “a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.” It's the most common form of dementia, which is a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities that are … Ann-Merita Golding | Dementia – The living nightmare we need to better understand |
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Alzheimer’s Society responds to publication of new ratings for CCGs – Alzheimer’s Society
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Alzheimer's Society responds to publication of new ratings for CCGs
Alzheimer’s Society This year's assessment of dementia assesses whether CCGs are meeting national target of 66.7% of people having a diagnosis of dementia in their area, and whether people with dementia are receiving annual reviews of their care plan in primary care. |
Ann-Merita Golding | Dementia – The living nightmare we need to better understand – Jamaica Gleaner
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Ann-Merita Golding | Dementia – The living nightmare we need to better understand
Jamaica Gleaner Alzheimer's disease accounts for a considerable number of dementia cases and proper care and management can be overwhelming for caregivers. It is important to seek professional evaluation at the earliest possible stage to determine the precise nature … |
Three friends take on Great North Run for Alzheimer’s Research UK – Charity Today News
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Three friends take on Great North Run for Alzheimer's Research UK
Charity Today News The pals, who are all aged 55, have all witnessed the devastating effects of dementia and decided they wanted to raise money for dementia research. Both of Becky's parents are living with dementia. Her 89-year-old father has had Alzheimer's for nine … |
Free tool alerts family members to missing loved one with Alzheimer’s – WZZM13.com
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Free tool alerts family members to missing loved one with Alzheimer's
WZZM13.com GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – One of the biggest fears for a family who has a senior living with Alzheimer's is that they'll wander off. Unfortunately, it happens all too often. To help keep seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's safe Homestead Senior … |
Brain MRI identifies dementia patients who have vascular impairment rather than Alzheimer’s disease – Health Imaging
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Brain MRI identifies dementia patients who have vascular impairment rather than Alzheimer's disease
Health Imaging Researchers at the University of Nottingham in England have shown that brain MRI can be used to differentiate vascular cognitive disorder from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Dorothee Auer, MD, PhD, and colleagues used such MR imaging, along … |
New Alzheimer Europe Service Connects Patients with Clinical Trials – Associations Now
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New Alzheimer Europe Service Connects Patients with Clinical Trials
Associations Now A new resource from Alzheimer Europe helps dementia patients more easily find new treatments through clinical trials without the medical jargon. As a way to connect patients with more treatment options, Alzheimer Europe (AE) launched a new service … |
Post-mortem assessment guidelines for vascular cognitive impairment – Science Daily
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Post-mortem assessment guidelines for vascular cognitive impairment
Science Daily A large group of UK neuropathologists and other scientists, led by the University of Bristol Dementia Research Group and supported by Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK, has developed a set of Vascular Cognitive Impairment Neuropathology … |
Aotea Square puts on spectacular display for dementia – Newshub
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Aotea Square puts on spectacular display for dementia
Newshub Designed by Australian design team Amigo and Amigo, 'Affinity' is a series of orbs linked together across a 13m by 13m area, which light up when touched. The striking orbs, which represent neurons in the brain, also play sounds and stories of Kiwis … |
Alzheimer’s storyline Emmerdale star to join Harrogate Memory Walk this weekend – Harrogate Informer
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Alzheimer's storyline Emmerdale star to join Harrogate Memory Walk this weekend
Harrogate Informer Over the last year regular viewers of popular ITV drama Emmerdale have seen local vicar Ashley Thomas live with dementia; a storyline which has grabbed the nation's attention. Ashley was diagnosed nearly a year ago and is struggling with its effects on … Orient get their walking boots on for dementia event |