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Alzheimer's Association to hold dementia conference
Chillicothe Gazette JACKSON — The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati plans to host a dementia conference in Jackson next month that will feature workshops and speakers. The Oct. 8 Southeastern Ohio Dementia Conference will be held at the Tri City Theatre, 972 … Alzheimer's Association to host Dementia Conference in Jackson |
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Genetic scoring method could find early Alzheimer’s and dementia risk – RedOrbit
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Genetic scoring method could find early Alzheimer's and dementia risk
RedOrbit A newly-discovered genetic signature could help doctors predict the onset of age-related diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's years earlier than current methods, researchers from King's College London report in Monday's edition of the journal … Scientists develop blood test that estimates how quickly people age – and … Blood test could identify dementia risk Drop of blood can show biological age and predict Alzheimer's Disease |
Scientists develop blood test to work out how old your body really is – and … – The Independent
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Scientists develop blood test to work out how old your body really is – and …
The Independent In addition to the possibility of applying the test to dementia, the researcher hope to develop it as a way of assessing the suitability of organs donated for transplant operations from elderly donors. “For kidney transplantation, older organs are … Biological age blood test could identify dementia risk Ageing test could highlight patients at risk of dementia Drop of blood can show biological age and predict Alzheimer's Disease |
How Mum’s dementia changed our relationship – The Guardian
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How Mum's dementia changed our relationship
The Guardian But vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease had recently robbed her of the ability to retain new information. A lot of old information was vanishing, too. Like the fact I was her daughter. Or that my arrival meant my dad was about to get a much … |
Free program on Alzheimer’s, dementia is Thursday in Chico – Chico Enterprise-Record
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Free program on Alzheimer's, dementia is Thursday in Chico
Chico Enterprise-Record The Alzheiemer's Association and Enloe Medical Center plan “Help and Hope for Alzheimer's Disease,” 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Enloe Conference Center, 1528 The Esplanade. Elizabeth Edgerly, Ph.D., will be the presenter. Representatives from Enloe's … |
Community living helps dementia, Alzheimer’s – LubbockOnline.com
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Community living helps dementia, Alzheimer's
LubbockOnline.com If you or a loved one suffers from the horrible disease known as Alzheimer's, or other dementia-related diseases, then you understand the many challenges that every day brings. Many families often feel the guilt of considering “placing their loved one … |
Eau Claire coalitions work to make county dementia friendly during World … – WEAU
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Eau Claire coalitions work to make county dementia friendly during World …
WEAU EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU)– September is known as world Alzheimer's month, which a time when communities shine a light on the millions worldwide suffering from dementia. But coalition groups in Eau Claire County are doing more than just making people … |
Alzheimer’s Disease: Obesity in Middle Age Increases Dementia Risk, Study Says – Latin Post
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Alzheimer's Disease: Obesity in Middle Age Increases Dementia Risk, Study Says
Latin Post More than 77 percent of Latino adults are overweight or obese, compared with 67.2 percent of whites. Also, Hispanics have a higher rate of Alzheimer's than whites to have Alzheimer's and dementia. Nationally, 5 million people are living with Alzheimer … How much you weigh at this age could affect your chances of developing … Study: Midlife obesity may spur risk for earlier Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Onset May Be Linked to Midlife BMI |
Oakmont To Offer Specialized Assistance For Seniors With Alzheimer’s, Dementia – KHTS Radio
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Oakmont To Offer Specialized Assistance For Seniors With Alzheimer's, Dementia
KHTS Radio The program is designed for seniors struggling with the cognitive changes associated with dementia, which can be caused not only by Alzheimer's disease, but also by Parkinson's disease, a head injury, a stroke, poor blood flow and more. Oakmont of … |
Brain degeneration trigger related to Alzheimer’s found – The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Brain degeneration trigger related to Alzheimer's found
The San Diego Union-Tribune “Results from this study suggest commonalities and new therapeutic approaches not only for PSP, but for frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer disease as well," Schneider said by email. Schneider directs the USC California Alzheimer's Disease Center. How protein tangles accumulate in the brain and cause neurological disorders |