Showing posts with label Alzheimers'. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alzheimers'. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Genetics and dementia

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The connection between our genes and dementia has to do with certain types of dementia being caused or influenced by specific genes. One of ...
Friday, September 18, 2020

Driving Test

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 I have a friend who is suffering from Vascular Dementia and he has been doing pretty good. When he first was given the diagnoses he started...
Sunday, March 10, 2019

Unpaid caregivers and the supports available

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The federal, provincial and territorial governments recognize the need to keep seniors at home as long as is suitable for the person, as w...
Sunday, August 26, 2018

More information on Alzheimers',

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Risk factors According to the Alzheimer's Association, age is the primary risk factor for developing Alzheimer's. From the a...
Friday, August 24, 2018

What are the signs of early-onset Alzheimer's?

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Published in Medical News Today on Fri 22 June 2018 and written by Jenna Fletcher, and reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, Ph.D., CRNP This a...
Saturday, September 23, 2017

Alzheimer's: Can a challenging job and exercise keep the condition at bay?

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As we age, many of us fear the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's , there is some interesting research that shows that you can train yo...
Sunday, September 17, 2017

Why are scientists redefining Alzheimer's disease?

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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, thought to be caused by buildup of proteins in the brain. But there i...
Thursday, February 4, 2016

Exercise is good for you

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At the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in July 2015, scientists report some encouraging news about the benefits of ...
Monday, July 8, 2013

A change in Walking patterns

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An interesting study posted in the New York Times shows a link between walking gait and early signs of dementia. The full story is here , t...
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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Support Alzheimer's Association

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I want to share a unique way that you can support the Alzheimer’s Association®. Leave a lasting legacy in the fight against Alzheimer’s d...
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s

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The following is from Beth Kallmyer, Vice President, Constituent Services Alzheimer’s Association Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s di...
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Sunday, July 15, 2012

“Women and Alzheimer's disease: The Caregiver's Crisis

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The results of a new survey released earlier this year, by Working Mother Media highlights the growing number women serving as a primary ca...
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