Odor test, eye exam might detect Alzheimer’s – HeraldNet

Odor test, eye exam might detect Alzheimer's
HeraldNet
Alzheimer's is a progressive and incurable disease that begins in areas of the brain associated with memory. It is the leading cause of dementia in older people, usually striking after the age of 65. It robs people of their cognitive abilities, speech

Smell And Eye Tests Show Potential To Detect Alzheimer’s Early – Canada NewsWire (press release)

Smell And Eye Tests Show Potential To Detect Alzheimer's Early
Canada NewsWire (press release)
With the support of the Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's community, the United States created its first National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease in 2012. The plan includes the critical goal, which was adopted by the G8 at the Dementia

Alzheimer’s Association programs target dementia-related problems – Quincy Herald Whig

Alzheimer's Association programs target dementia-related problems
Quincy Herald Whig
"This program is designed to help you talk with your family about challenging and often uncomfortable topics concerning Alzheimer's dementia," said Theresa Kuhlmann of the Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association that oversees the Quincy …

MEMORY LOSS: The World Health Organization has announced that smoking … – Express.co.uk


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MEMORY LOSS: The World Health Organization has announced that smoking
Express.co.uk
Dementia can be a heart-breaking disease. The word describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. The condition develops when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer's …
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Jamie Anderson to run Dementia Friends information session in Oxford – Alzheimer’s Society

Jamie Anderson to run Dementia Friends information session in Oxford
Alzheimer’s Society
The event, which is a one-hour awareness session, will give an introduction to what dementia is and how to help those living with it. Gerry's son Jamie will host the session at his old school, Keble College in Oxford, on Sunday 20 July as part of the

Tackling the mystery of Alzheimer’s, and consciousness itself – The Guardian


The Guardian

Tackling the mystery of Alzheimer's, and consciousness itself
The Guardian
The development of novel biomarkers to identify patients at high risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia is encouraging and will hopefully translate into tests that can be used clinically (Blood test breakthrough in search for Alzheimer's cure, 8 July
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Smoking increases risk of dementia, according to World Health Organization – Alzheimer’s Society

Smoking increases risk of dementia, according to World Health Organization
Alzheimer’s Society
Smokers have a 45 per cent higher risk of developing all forms of dementia than non-smokers, according to a report published today (Wednesday 9 July). The report, produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with Alzheimer's Disease …

Majority of dementia either vascular or Alzheimer’s – Florida Today


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Majority of dementia either vascular or Alzheimer's
Florida Today
Head trauma is known to contribute to Alzheimer's dementia, but people with head trauma from accidents, attacks or abuse can have dementia with varying degrees of judgment impairment, social disinhibition and memory loss. Dementia pugilistica is the
Blood proteins can predict dementia in people with mild cognitive impairmentAlzheimer’s Society
Blood test breakthrough in search for Alzheimer's cureThe Guardian
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Local student unlock possible advances in dementia, Alzheimer’s research – WGNtv.com

Local student unlock possible advances in dementia, Alzheimer's research
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What if? It's the question that sparks all science experiments. So when two local electrical engineering students looked deep in the brain for answers – their results opened up possibilities for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Phillip

Detroit Police searching for missing 48 y.o. who suffers from dementia … – WXYZ

Detroit Police searching for missing 48 y.o. who suffers from dementia
WXYZ
(WXYZ) – The Detroit Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a missing 48-year-old woman who sufferes from Alzheimer's, dementia and seizures. Poppie Mack was last seen in the 18900 block of Fenton after getting into an argument

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