Population screening for dementia still not recommended for over 65s – Alzheimer’s Society

Population screening for dementia still not recommended for over 65s
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Alzheimer's Society opposes routine population screening, as there is not yet evidence to support it, but does support a case finding approach where clinicians ask those who are at a higher risk of developing dementia if they are concerned about their …

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Vascular and Alzheimer’s-related brain abnormalities cause dementia in older … – News-Medical.net

Vascular and Alzheimer's-related brain abnormalities cause dementia in older
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A growing body of research suggests that the most common cause of dementia in older people is a mix of vascular and Alzheimer's-related brain abnormalities, and that approximately half of people who die with Alzheimer's also have evidence of strokes in …

These Common Mood Changes Can Signal Early Alzheimer’s – TIME


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These Common Mood Changes Can Signal Early Alzheimer's
TIME
Those with dementia had twice the risk of developing depression earlier—far before their dementia symptoms started—than people without the disease. They were also more than 12 times more likely to develop delusions. The symptoms appeared in …
Depression Can Precede Memory Loss in Alzheimer'sWebMD
Vascular and Alzheimer's-related brain abnormalities cause dementia in older News-Medical.net
Depression, Anxiety Can Precede Memory Loss in Alzheimer's, Study FindsWinnipeg Free Press
Tech Times –London South East –Globalnews.ca
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Depression, Anxiety Can Precede Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s, Study Finds – HealthDay


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Depression, Anxiety Can Precede Memory Loss in Alzheimer's, Study Finds
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"We're just trying to get a better idea of what Alzheimer's looks like before people are even diagnosed with dementia," Roe added. "We're becoming more interested in symptoms occurring with Alzheimer's, but not what people typically think of." Tracking

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Begins At Westfield Presbyterian Church … – Patch.com

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group Begins At Westfield Presbyterian Church
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Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, a non-sectarian health and social service agency, will be hosting an Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Presbyterian Church, 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, NJ, from 10 …

Scientists look to heart disease and strokes for clues to treating Alzheimer’s – Medical Xpress

Scientists look to heart disease and strokes for clues to treating Alzheimer's
Medical Xpress
A growing body of research suggests that the most common cause of dementia in older people is a mix of vascular and Alzheimer's-related brain abnormalities, and that approximately half of people who die with Alzheimer's also have evidence of strokes in …

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Starting the Alzheimer’s conversation – Winnipeg Free Press


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Starting the Alzheimer's conversation
Winnipeg Free Press
There will also be a panel discussion featuring Dr. Barry Campbell, who will talk about the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment, and ASM's CEO Wendy Schettler will speak about the role each …
International experts target Alzheimer's gains at Hong Kong conferenceSouth China Morning Post (subscription)
Gainsborough: Learn more about dementia at an information sessionGainsborough Standard
Women make up majority of Canadians with Alzheimer'sWindsor Star
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Pets Who Help People With Dementia and Alzheimer’s – Care2.com


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Pets Who Help People With Dementia and Alzheimer's
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When John brought Fluffy, a German Shepard trained as a service dog, home to his wife, Jo Lynne, who was suffering from a form of dementia similar to Alzheimer's disease, he noticed positive changes in his wife's behavior and well-being almost right away.

Study Examines A Quick And Simple ‘Dementia Test’ For Alzheimer’s Disease – Alzheimer’s News Today


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Study Examines A Quick And Simple 'Dementia Test' For Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s News Today
agitation in Alzheimer's disease A new study established a Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE) as a screening tool for mental decline, as observed in neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. This study entitled “Community …

Are friends or relatives showing signs of dementia? asks Derbyshire Alzheimer … – Derby Telegraph

Are friends or relatives showing signs of dementia? asks Derbyshire Alzheimer
Derby Telegraph
If so, encourage them to seek help, either from the Alzheimer's Society in Derbyshire or from their GP. It may be nothing to worry about, but memory problems can be a sign of dementia and getting advice early is really important to help people live