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Kolste joins task force on Alzheimer's and dementia
Janesville Gazette MADISON—State Rep. Debra Kolste, D-Janesville, announced she is now a member of the Speaker's Task Force on Alzheimer's and Dementia. The bipartisan task force was created by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The task force will begin meeting this … |
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Sharing Art Helps Medical Students Connect With Dementia Patients – NPR
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Sharing Art Helps Medical Students Connect With Dementia Patients
NPR Roberts had some previous work experience with Alzheimer's patients and knew the encounters didn't have to be so strained. "These are adults who've led full rich lives, who have lots of knowledge and personalities that are still very present," she says. |
Study reports significant decline in new cases of Alzheimer disease, other … – News-Medical.net
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Study reports significant decline in new cases of Alzheimer disease, other …
News-Medical.net An Indiana University and Regenstrief Institute study is the first to report significantly decreased incidence rates over two decades for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in African-Americans. The study is also the first to show that the … |
Helping Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers – Newswise (press release)
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Helping Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers
Newswise (press release) Newswise — Elvis Gardin likens being a caregiver to a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease to being alone on an island. “When a family member is diagnosed, those who assume their care enter uncharted territory with few people they can relate … |
Mangaluru: Mangaluru Alzheimer’s Association holds talk on Dementia – Daijiworld.com
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Mangaluru: Mangaluru Alzheimer's Association holds talk on Dementia
Daijiworld.com He told me that I had a talk on dementia, and so I asked, which dementia, where dementia, who dementia? Having no idea or knowledge of it. That my friends, is Dementia or Alzheimer's. Well, coming to Balmatta a day earlier, going to the wrong hall and … |
Twelve tips to help prevent the onset of dementia – Belfast Telegraph
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Twelve tips to help prevent the onset of dementia
Belfast Telegraph "This led to the theory that dementia, including Alzheimer's, may actually be a form of brain inflammation. Obesity is a source of inflammation," he says, adding that the process which can trigger Alzheimer's can begin in an person who is obese in … |
Drinking excessive amounts of coffee may be linked with dementia and Alzheimer’s – Benchmark Reporter
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Drinking excessive amounts of coffee may be linked with dementia and Alzheimer's
Benchmark Reporter You should know that coffee is acidic and its caffeine content has a stimulating effect. Increased coffee consumption may just lead to MCI apparently. This is an early stage in Alzheimer's disease & dementia, both associated with people losing their … Coffee Addiction, Excessive Coffee Drinking Causes Brain Damage, MCI, Dementia … Alzheimer's Prevention: 1-2 Cups of Coffee Daily Prevents Mild Cognitive … A cup of coffee a day could stave off Alzheimer's |
Dementia patients, caregivers prefer better care, support over research for … – Medical Xpress
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Dementia patients, caregivers prefer better care, support over research for …
Medical Xpress More than $100 million in federal funding was spent last year toward searching for a cure for Alzheimer's disease. However, if given the choice, most people with dementia and those caring for them would like to see the money go elsewhere, according to … Cure for Alzheimer's not top research need for dementia patients Here are top 5 priorities for Alzheimer's funds Alzheimer's Group: Those Caring for Loved Ones With Dementia Can't Do It Alone |
Common Dementia And Alzheimer’s Medications May Cause Unintentional Weight … – Medical Daily
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Common Dementia And Alzheimer's Medications May Cause Unintentional Weight …
Medical Daily According to the study, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are very common: one in six people over the age of 80 are diagnosed with the disease. For the most part, those diagnosed with forms of dementia are prescribed cholinesterase … Public Release: 3-Aug-2015 Common medications for dementia could cause harmful … |
Developer plans centers to care for dementia, Alzheimer’s patients – Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Developer plans centers to care for dementia, Alzheimer's patients
Las Vegas Review-Journal Developer Victor Hecker talks about his project to build the Memory Care assisted living facility at the intersection of Elkhorn Road and N. Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) … |