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Saturday, December 30, 2017
Sweepstakes response opens door to scammers, reveals dad’s dementia
Scammers preyed on dad for months but it was not until the discovery of piles of sweepstakes mailings that we discovered he was dealing with dementia
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Exercise to Improve Memory and Slow Dementia, New Recommendations Say
New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology suggest that exercising twice a week could help keep the mind sharp.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017
A green salad per day with this dressing could fight dementia
Two scientific studies have proven a greens with blueberry vinegar could be the key in preventing dementia. TC Newman (@PurpleTCNewman) explains the study findings.
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Using New Technology to Monitor Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia at Home
Using New Technology to Monitor Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia at Home
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A German nursing home tries a novel form of dementia therapy: re-creating a vanished era for its patients - The Washington Post
The experiment appears to have a dramatic effect on patients suffering from Alzheimer's and other memory-impairing ailments.
http://wapo.st/2E0wPGa
Friday, December 22, 2017
How Britain's cinemas are becoming dementia friendly
The idea is to provide an environment where dementia sufferers and their caregivers can enjoy a film without being worried about the disease and had how it manifests itself.
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What it’s really like living with dementia
Parents, children, patients, doctors, campaigners: the stories of those facing down Alzheimer’s
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Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Can dementia be prevented? New Alzheimer's research finds no easy answers - CBS News
Researchers reviewed dozens of studies to see if certain factors could improve cognitive function in older adults
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Friday, December 15, 2017
ksdk.com | Farmer Battling Dementia Makes 1K Wooden Toys For Kids
Unable to work on his family farm, John Volz got busy in his garage in town. Nine months later, he has built a thousand wooden toys to give to children.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Major cause of dementia discovered in the brain
An international team of scientists have confirmed the discovery of a major cause of dementia, with important implications for possible treatment and diagn ...
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Scientific breakthrough? Experts find way to reverse aging
It's understood that degenerative diseases like Alzheimers and cancer can make a person's “golden years” look pretty bleak. However, there’s some hope on the horizon thanks to some new research from England. A research team at the University of Exeter has found a way to possibly stave off these diseases by making older cells act and look like younger ones.
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Monday, December 11, 2017
Building a Sustainable Dementia House for Life
Australian and Emerati students team up to design the perfect dementia-friendly home
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Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Zab Judah Now Working as Nurses Assistant, Helping Patients - Boxing News
Former world champion Zab Judah beat people up for a living ... but now he's got another job, assisting elderly patients with dementia, and helping teach a nursing class. Judah -- a four time world champ -- is working at an adult day care facility during
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Because We are a Caring Society, We Changed the Way We Talk about People with Dementia
In little more than a generation and a half we have become a more caring and inclusive society.
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Monday, December 4, 2017
What One Author Learned From Her Mother’s Struggle With Dementia | Real Simple
Dementia took the mother she’d known. But, writes Janet Fitch, it also brought unexpected tenderness to their broken relationship.
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Five Financial Times Writers Tell Personal Family Stories About Alzheimer's Disease
Five FT writers share their personal stories of how dementia has affected their family...
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MIT neuroscientist Li-Huei Tsai Searches for the End of Alzheimer's
MIT neuroscientist Li-Huei Tsai is arguably the person to beat in one of the most hotly contested races in science: to be the first to end Alzheimer’s....
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017
The Mayo Clinic Says Activities to Stimulate Your Brain Build Up Over a Lifetime
Doing crossword puzzles and other activities could be more beneficial when you do them throughout your lifetime.
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Thursday, November 16, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Bill Gates Pledges 50 Million Dollars in the Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease
Bill Gates continues to give to worthy causes. He's now making a big push to help discover a cure for dementia.
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Friday, November 10, 2017
Woman with Alzheimer's Gene Cares for Mother with Dementia
Daisy Duarte is 41 and cares for her mother with Alzheimer's disease. But she tested positive for the gene, and now spends her time working for a cure.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
Alzheimer's Changes Who You Are
Many caregivers find that support groups are the key to a better understanding.
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Sunday, October 29, 2017
Man Lives Years Believing He Had Alzheimer's - Many now say it is something else
It's a good idea to get second and even third opinions on some medical conditions.
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Thursday, October 26, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Dementia Takes Us Away Piece by Piece - A man breaks down his mom's dementia
One of the hardest parts of dealing with dementia is understanding how much it affects someone, and how slowly it can take.
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Applewood Our House is Now a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) uses an accredited system to rate businesses, non-profit organizations and charities. They collect data from consumers and use it give businesses a letter grade.
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Friday, October 20, 2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
New Cats-and-Dogs Test Developed to Predict Dementia in Parkinson's Patients
Simple photos that look normal to most people, look differently in the eyes of Parkinson's disease patients.
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Friday, October 13, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Beach Trips Ignite Memories in Seniors with Dementia
Something about the waves, the sound of the ocean, and the smell of salty air that helps seniors with dementia remember their past.
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Thursday, October 5, 2017
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Dementia Smell Test - Researchers have determined that a simple smell test can identify those at higher risk of dementia.
New dementia test uses five different scents that can detect the possibility of dementia.
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
How long can seniors stay in their own homes? This is a question that both seniors and their families wantto know.
Seniors would like to remain at their own homes. However, when should assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other care facilities become an option?
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
Improve Your Brain to Avoid Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & Memory Loss - Neurologist Dr. Perlmutter
Improve Your Brain to Avoid Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & Memory Loss - Neurologist Dr. Perlmutter also discusses how you can grow your own stem cells for free?
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Biomechanical Engineer Anne-Christine Hertz is Doing Extremely Interesting Non-Invasive Treatments to Help Seniors with Dementia
Anne-Christine has a new device that allows seniors to pedal and see anywhere using Google Street View.
http://bit.ly/2yBEdoN
Thursday, September 21, 2017
High, Low Magnesium Levels Tied to Dementia Risk
Having too high or too low levels of magnesium might increase risk for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
http://bit.ly/2wCdRFT
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