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Alzheimer's more prevalent in people with Down syndrome
Marshfield News-Herald Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. In a person with Down syndrome, changes … |
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Trends in aging: Alzheimer’s and Dementia, the Pearl stage – Victoria Advocate
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Trends in aging: Alzheimer's and Dementia, the Pearl stage
Victoria Advocate Today's column continues through the Senior Gems approach to care based on the Allen Cognitive Disability Theory. My previous columns discussed the first five stages – Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Amber and Ruby. This next series of columns will explore … |
Study links veterans’ traumatic brain injuries to Alzheimer’s – Los Angeles Times
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Study links veterans' traumatic brain injuries to Alzheimer's
Los Angeles Times A new study of nearly 200,000 older military veterans has found that those with traumatic brain injuries are 60% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The study, published online Wednesday in the journal Neurology, adds … Brain injury tied to dementia among military vets, reports study Traumatic brain injury linked to risk of dementia in Forces veterans Brain injury in veterans tied to higher Alzheimer's risk |
Brain injury tied to dementia among military vets, reports study – Tech Times
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Brain injury tied to dementia among military vets, reports study
Tech Times While studies have previously corroborated head injuries, especially in boxers, contributing to dementia and Alzheimer's later in life, this study is the first one to specifically discuss the role of military and combat with later life health consequences. Study links veterans' traumatic brain injuries to Alzheimer's Traumatic brain injury linked to risk of dementia in Forces veterans Brain injury in veterans tied to higher Alzheimer's risk |
People with dementia denied care, says Professor Martin Green – Alzheimer’s Society
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People with dementia denied care, says Professor Martin Green
Alzheimer’s Society Professor Martin Green who is also Chief Executive of the charity Care England, said that dementia is only being treated in this way because it is a disease which affects older people. He added that people with dementia and their families shouldn't … |
Brain injury in veterans tied to higher Alzheimer’s risk – Marine Corps Times
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Brain injury in veterans tied to higher Alzheimer's risk
Marine Corps Times Although it has long been known that boxers who suffer severe repeated blows to the head are at higher risk for dementia in old age, studies have been mixed about whether head trauma can lead to the mental decline of dementia. In the new study, … Veterans study suggests risk of dementia rises with traumatic brain injury Veterans With Brain Injury May Be at Risk for Dementia: Study The Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia |
CUHK Research Reveals that Stroke Triggers Alzheimer’s Dementia – HealthCanal.com
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CUHK Research Reveals that Stroke Triggers Alzheimer's Dementia
HealthCanal.com Recent research conducted by the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) reveals that cerebrovascular diseases are closely correlated with Alzheimer's dementia. Patients with underlying Alzheimer's … |
Traumatic brain injury linked to risk of dementia in Forces veterans – Alzheimer’s Society
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Traumatic brain injury linked to risk of dementia in Forces veterans
Alzheimer’s Society 'We need to understand more about the relationship that trauma has to later cognitive decline and dementia if we're going to reduce these effects. Alzheimer's Society funds research to examine how changes in the brain caused by brain injury can lead to … Study links veterans' traumatic brain injuries to Alzheimer's Brain injury tied to dementia among military vets, reports study Brain injury in veterans tied to higher Alzheimer's risk |
Veterans study suggests risk of dementia rises with traumatic brain injury – Medical News Today
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Veterans study suggests risk of dementia rises with traumatic brain injury
Medical News Today People with dementia have impaired intellectual and cognitive functioning, and also experience behavioral and personality changes. Dementia is a major health care issue in the US. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, currently affects … Brain injury in veterans tied to higher Alzheimer's risk The Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia Study: Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans May Increase Risk of Dementia |
Brain injury in veterans tied to higher Alzheimer’s risk – USA TODAY
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Brain injury in veterans tied to higher Alzheimer's risk
USA TODAY By the end, 16% of those who had suffered a serious head injury had been diagnosed with dementia, compared to only 10% of those without a brain injury — a 60% increase in those with head injuries. Veterans who had multiple risk factors — such as … Traumatic brain injury linked to risk of dementia in Forces veterans Veterans With Brain Injury May Be at Risk for Dementia: Study Brain injury increases risk of dementia and early death |