No cure for Alzheimer's - Guardian Unlimited

3 hours 27 min ago

No cure for Alzheimer's
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 1 hour ago
I want to talk about dementia – an incurable and terminal condition. The author Terry Pratchett, who is himself suffering from Alzheimer's, ...

Stay sharp and give your brain a workout - Independent Online

9 hours 38 min ago

Stay sharp and give your brain a workout
Independent Online, South Africa - 8 hours ago
Kawashima's research indicates that regular mental exercise can significantly reduce the risk of dementia. Every seven seconds, a new case of dementia is ...

Dr. Gott: It may not be Alzheimer’s - Northwest Herald

10 hours 50 min ago

Dr. Gott: It may not be Alzheimer’s
Northwest Herald, IL - 9 hours ago
Dear Reader: Lewy body dementia is a relatively common form of dementia. It is characterized by the loss of the ability to think, reason and remember. ...

Springfield author tackles dementia - The Republican - MassLive.com

13 hours 15 min ago

Springfield author tackles dementia
The Republican - MassLive.com, MA - 11 hours ago
One of them, "Understanding and Managing Dementia," won an award from the British Medical Association. In her newest book, "Forgetting: When to Worry, ...

Grow yoour brain cells and and prevent dementia - HULIQ (press release)

Sun, 10/12/2008 - 03:41

Grow yoour brain cells and and prevent dementia
HULIQ (press release), NC - 12 hours ago
For example, seniors who did crossword puzzles four days a week had a 47% lower risk of dementia than those who did puzzles once a week. ...

Briefing: pensioner power - Times Online

Sat, 10/11/2008 - 23:05

Briefing: pensioner power
Times Online, UK - 16 hours ago
Even those with good mental health suffer Elderspeak is not just detrimental to people with dementia, researchers say. Patronising language can also have an ...

Ways sought to keep track of wandering Alzheimer's patients - MiamiHerald.com

Sat, 10/11/2008 - 07:03

Ways sought to keep track of wandering Alzheimer's patients
MiamiHerald.com, FL - 19 hours ago
If not found within the first 24 hours, up to half of all persons with dementia who wander are likely to become seriously injured or die. On Wednesday, Gov. ...

Treatment for dementia sufferers in spotlight - The Press, York

Sat, 10/11/2008 - 05:24

Treatment for dementia sufferers in spotlight
The Press, York, UK - Oct 10, 2008
By Nicola Fifield » COUNCILLORS dropped into York Hospital to talk to frontline staff about their experiences of diagnosing and treating dementia sufferers. ...
Harrogate patients "suffering" due to PCT debts Knaresborough Today
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Brain cells start to grow - Malaysia Star

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 22:51

Brain cells start to grow
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 18 hours ago
For example, seniors who did crossword puzzles four days a week had a 47% lower risk of dementia than those who did puzzles once a week. ...

Viral Genetic Underpinnings of HIV-associated Dementia Explored - Media Newswire (press release)

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:17

Viral Genetic Underpinnings of HIV-associated Dementia Explored
Media Newswire (press release), NY - Oct 10, 2008
(Media-Newswire.com) - A new study identifies differences between genetic variants of HIV that are associated with HIV-associated dementia ( HAD ). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - Oct 10, 2008
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - Oct 10, 2008
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - Oct 10, 2008
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - Oct 10, 2008
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - Oct 10, 2008
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - Oct 10, 2008
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - 23 hours ago
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - 20 hours ago
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - 17 hours ago
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ... - Caring Business

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:03

Hospital admissions for dementia and learning disabilities have ...
Caring Business, UK - 14 hours ago
... hospital statistics between 1996 and 2006, found that admissions for learning disabilities fell by 58% (to 10547), and for dementia by 28% (to 18908). ...