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Michael Dent appointed to spearhead fundraising at Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer’s Society Michael, who personally contributes by volunteering, including recently climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to boost the Macmillan fundraising cause, will take up his post at Alzheimer's Society on April 11. He will oversee all fundraising and commercial … New Director of Fundraising at Alzheimer's Society March golfers boost Alzheimer's Society Dover pub regulars dye hair and beards PURPLE to raise money for Alzheimer's Society |
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New Director of Fundraising at Alzheimer’s Society – UK Fundraising
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New Director of Fundraising at Alzheimer's Society
UK Fundraising Michael Dent today takes up his new role of Director of Fundraising at dementia charity Alzheimer's Society, succeeding Jon Bodenham. He joins from Macmillan Cancer Support, where he has been Director of Mass Market Fundraising since September 2011 … March golfers boost Alzheimer's Society |
Rise in annual deaths due to Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Funeral Service Times
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Rise in annual deaths due to Alzheimer's and Dementia
Funeral Service Times Research shows that the largest annual rise in deaths since the 1960s could be due to the amount of deaths from dementia or Alzheimer's and respiratory disease, including flu and pneumonia, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). There … Sharp increase in number of people dying in Milton Keynes |
Memory cafés in Saint John helping those affected by dementia – CTV News
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Memory cafés in Saint John helping those affected by dementia
CTV News "It's about getting people together who are affected by dementia in any way,” said Melanie Saulnier, regional co-ordinator of the Alzheimer's Society in Saint John. “This could be family members, members of the community, and individuals themselves.". |
McHenry County support groups help Alzheimer’s dementia caregivers find advice, comfort – Northwest Herald
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McHenry County support groups help Alzheimer's dementia caregivers find advice, comfort
Northwest Herald “They need someone to show they care about them.” Young understands how much that simple gesture can mean to the caregivers she mentors, who are taking care of family members with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The longtime Holiday Hills resident … |
Scientists discover ‘dementia gene’ boosting hopes of preventing strokes and even Alzheimer’s disease – Mirror.co.uk
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Scientists discover 'dementia gene' boosting hopes of preventing strokes and even Alzheimer's disease
Mirror.co.uk A gene that triggers stroke and dementia by damaging vessels in the brain has been discovered, offering hope of new drugs for the two most common neurological conditions. The gene blocks off blood flow denying the organ essential oxygen and … New gene responsible for stroke discovered Boston University Medical Center Researchers discover new genes responsible for stroke and dementia |
As Alzheimer’s Grows, Tallahassee Named First Dementia Caring Community in Florida – WTXL ABC 27
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As Alzheimer's Grows, Tallahassee Named First Dementia Caring Community in Florida
WTXL ABC 27 “Florida has the second highest incidence of Alzheimer's disease in the nation, and even more are affected by other forms of dementia. Across the state, we will be taking action at the community level to support those diagnosed with dementia, their … CambridgeACT on Alzheimer's: Your local library; A resource at your finger tips Understanding Alzheimer?s disease Leon County, Tallahassee piloting dementia care initiative |
Spike in deaths ‘due to dementia and flu’ – BBC News
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Spike in deaths 'due to dementia and flu'
BBC News "Respiratory diseases, such as flu, were also mentioned in a third of deaths from dementia and Alzheimer's last year." Prof John Newton of Public Health England added: "A range of factors can push up the number of deaths in older people in a particular … Flu jab blunder fuelled biggest spike in deaths since 1960s Flu behind surge in deaths as life expectancy down |
Toll of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia growing in Sonoma County – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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Toll of Alzheimer's disease, dementia growing in Sonoma County
Santa Rosa Press Democrat More than 5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's, which comprises about 70 percent of all forms of dementia, according to a new report by the Alzheimer's Association, a Chicago nonprofit that supports research into the disease. |
A decreased sense of smell could mean an early symptom of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. – Akron Daily Science – Daily Star Gazette
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A decreased sense of smell could mean an early symptom of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. – Akron Daily Science
Daily Star Gazette Dr. Roberts added that, according to the study's findings, smell tests could help identify the elderly people within normal mental parameters who are prone to progress into memory problems or Alzheimer's dementia. Seeing that diagnosing the early onset … Alzheimer's program set The Art of Alzheimer's McDonald to deliver message of humor, hope for dementia caregivers |