Faces of Alzheimer’ s: dementia destroys the lives of victims and their families – NorthernLife.ca


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Faces of Alzheimer' s: dementia destroys the lives of victims and their families
NorthernLife.ca
Karen Annis felt powerless and abandoned while caring for her husband Gordon during the last decade of his life. “The system doesn't consider whether or not the caregiver needs help,” Annis told Northern Life. “I represent all the faceless caregivers ...

Blood pressure drugs shown to decrease risk of Alzheimer’s disease dementia – YottaFire


Blood pressure drugs shown to decrease risk of Alzheimer's disease dementia
YottaFire
Pills A Johns Hopkins-led analysis of data previously gathered on more than 3,000 elderly Americans strongly suggests that taking certain blood pressure medications to control blood pressure may reduce the risk of dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Dementia summit goals – CBC.ca


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Dementia summit goals
CBC.ca
Dr. Joel Sadavoy is head of geriatric psychiatry at the hospital's Reitman Centre for Alzheimer's Support and Training, where he regularly sees people in their 80s or 90s who are struggling to provide care for someone at home. "They need a skill set to ...

Milton Keynes Alzheimer’s Society welcomes Government’s increase on … – Milton Keynes MKWeb


Milton Keynes Alzheimer's Society welcomes Government's increase on ...
Milton Keynes MKWeb
MILTON Keynes Alzheimer's Society has welcomed yesterday's Government announcement of the doubling of funding research into dementia. Yesterday, (December 11) leaders from the G8 nations met to develop a co-ordinated plan to tackle dementia.

Alzheimer’s Society’s CEO makes top influencers list as dementia takes centre … – Alzheimer’s Society


Alzheimer's Society's CEO makes top influencers list as dementia takes centre ...
Alzheimer's Society
'Alzheimer's Society works incredibly hard to ensure the needs of people with dementia and their carers are kept at the top of the political agenda so it is fantastic to receive recognition of this from the HSJ. 'Today we were celebrating again as the ...

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Alzheimers Is Not the Only Dementia – Huffington Post UK


Alzheimers Is Not the Only Dementia
Huffington Post UK
I always assumed that dementia was Alzheimer's and Alzheimer's was dementia, which is a testament to the magnificent work of the UK's Alzheimer's Society, and their sister organisations around the world, in raising awareness of their concern.

David Cameron says a drug to cure dementia is within reach – Daily Mail


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David Cameron says a drug to cure dementia is within reach
Daily Mail
Dementia is a progressive disease, meaning that symptoms cannot be reversed. Symptoms include loss of memory, mood changes, and trouble communicating. The most common types of dementia are Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes commitment of G8 countries to work … – Canada NewsWire (press release)


Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes commitment of G8 countries to work ...
Canada NewsWire (press release)
LONDON, Dec. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada applauds the leadership of the Canadian government and participating countries at the G8 Dementia Summit, led by British Prime Minister David Cameron, who today committed to work ...

G8 aims to beat dementia by 2025 with AIDS-style fight – Reuters UK


G8 aims to beat dementia by 2025 with AIDS-style fight
Reuters UK
Dementia - of which Alzheimer's disease is the most common form - already affects 44 million people worldwide and this is set to reach 135 million by 2050, according to new estimates this month from Alzheimer's Disease International, a non-profit ...

G8 leaders urge governments to band together against Alzheimer’s and dementia – CBS News


G8 leaders urge governments to band together against Alzheimer's and dementia
CBS News
Dementia -- of which Alzheimer's disease is the most common form -- already affects 44 million people worldwide and this is set to reach 135 million by 2050, according to new estimates this month from Alzheimer's Disease International, a non-profit ...

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