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Alzheimer's Society Urges the NHS to Test Older People for …
Written on 10 Apr, 2011 at 6:41 in Dementia | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Alzheimer’s Society has urged the NHS to check older people for dementia when they attain the age of 75. Every individual above the age of 75 should be examined for dementia. Early detection of the symptoms of disease would... (Continue reading)
Dementia Treatment to Possibly Improve Mental Function | Dementia …
Written on 21 Mar, 2011 at 20:41 in Dementia | viewed times | 0 Comments
The next step after diagnosis is an extensive period of dementia treatment ... (Continue reading)
Regionplus North West | New campaign encourages people in the …
Written on 11 Mar, 2011 at 6:41 in Dementia | viewed times | 0 Comments
March 4th, 2011 46,709 people with dementia in the North West are undiagnosed A new Government pilot campaign is being launched today in the North West aimed at increasing early diagnosis of dementia. It encourages people to recognise the signs and symptoms... (Continue reading)
Free all-day Alzheimer's workshop Feb. 24 for families, professionals
Written on 2 Mar, 2011 at 17:41 in Alzheimer's | viewed times | 0 Comments
WALNUT CREEK — Renowned dementia expert Teepa Snow will be the featured speaker at a Feb. 24 workshop for area health care professionals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The all-day event, “Changing the World... (Continue reading)
Is it risky to leave a person with Alzheimers/Dementia alone?
Written on 16 Feb, 2011 at 12:41 in Alzheimer's | viewed times | 0 Comments
My neighbor with this diagnosis of Alzheimer’s/Dementia is being left at home alone for several hours at a time. Should this be a cause for concern? I wouldn’t want to cause trouble for her son, her caretaker. Please tell me... (Continue reading)
End-of-Life Planning Common in Long-Term Care
Written on 2 Feb, 2011 at 0:41 in Hospice Care | viewed times | 0 Comments
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Alzheimer's research projects receive $8.6M in funding from …
Written on 28 Jan, 2011 at 20:41 in Alzheimer's | viewed times | 0 Comments
VAUGHAN, Ont. – Research into Alzheimer’s disease is receiving an $8.6 million boost from the federal government. The money will go toward 44 research projects across the country approved by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced the... (Continue reading)
Imaging Procedure Can Identify Biomarker Associated With Alzheimer …
Written on 21 Jan, 2011 at 15:41 in Alzheimer's | viewed times | 0 Comments
Preliminary research suggests that use of a type of molecular imaging procedure may have the ability to detect the presence of beta-amyloid in the brains of individuals during life, a biomarker that is identified during autopsy to confirm a diagnosis... (Continue reading)
My husband’s mother has been diagnosed with Early Alzheimers. What are the things he should be doing for her?
Written on 19 Jan, 2011 at 15:41 in Alzheimer's | viewed times | 0 Comments
My husband has been appointed as Power of Attorney in her will, but he has a couple of manipulative siblings and a niece who would like to control her finances, etc., but would NOT act in her best interest. The... (Continue reading)
Psychiatry question… Delusional? Paranoid? Alzheimer’s?
Written on 7 Jan, 2011 at 10:41 in Alzheimer's | viewed times | 0 Comments
I have a question about what the diagnosis would be for the following: My father, who has early stages of Alzheimer’s, also has something else on top of that, I suspect. He thinks he hears and sees people he knew... (Continue reading)