Archive for December, 2005

Alzheimers Disease: - Dementia cases ‘are set to soar’

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Dementia cases ‘are set to soar’
BBC News, UK - Dec 15, 2005The number of cases of dementia world-wide is likely to double every 20 years, say researchers. A report for Alzheimer’s Disease …

World dementia ‘time bomb’ warning
Scotsman, United Kingdom - Dec 15, 2005The number of ... continue reading

Alzheimers Disease: - Holidays can be tough for families coping with disease

Friday, December 30th, 2005

Holidays can be tough for families coping with disease
Marion Chronicle Tribune, IN - Dec 23, 2005… Nearly three years ago, Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and Christmas, once a time of fellowship with friends, has turned into quiet evenings …

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Alzheimers Disease: - Expenses compound problems associated with Alzheimer’s

Thursday, December 29th, 2005

Expenses compound problems associated with Alzheimer’s
Pueblo Chieftain, CO - 7 hours agoThe cost of caring for someone with a long-term illness such as Alzheimer’s disease is high. According to recent figures, the national …

European stocks end mixed
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Alzheimers Disease: - New Dementia Case Arises Every Seven Seconds

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005

New Dementia Case Arises Every Seven Seconds
Medical News Today (press release), UK - Dec 16, 2005The number of people that have dementia is set to double every 20 years, according to a report in this week’s issue of The Lancet. …

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Alzheimers Disease: - Dementia diagnosis rates increase

Tuesday, December 27th, 2005

Dementia diagnosis rates increase
Scotland Today, UK - Dec 15, 2005One hundred years on from the first case of Alzheimers the global rate of dementia diagnoses has risen to 1 every 7 seconds. Worldwide …

Alzheimer’s program offers ID bracelet for dementia sufferers
St. Petersburg Times, FL - ... continue reading