Factbox: Alzheimer’s: why early diagnosis is key

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and it affects memory, thinking, behavior and emotion. It is important to diagnose it early so that the person and caregivers can prepare to cope with it. Here are some facts about the disease: * What is ... continue reading

Is Alzheimer’s disease really curable?

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

The decision by health experts to separate Alzheimer’s disease from age-related dementia and deem it potentially curable “opened a Pandora’s box” and may have misdirected research for decades, a team of scientists suggests in a new analysis of the field.

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Alzheimer’s Society Survey Shows Vital Need For Well-Thought Through Northern Ireland Dementia Strategy

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

90 per cent of people do not think people with dementia in Northern Ireland are getting enough help and support, new research by Alzheimer’s Society found. The survey, carried out to coincide with the end of the consultation for Northern Ireland’s first dementia strategy, also found that only 13 per ... continue reading

Dementia Activities for the Fall, Alzheimer’s Activities

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

http://www.PaulaFarris.com Free Dementia Caregiving Videos Activities for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients to do in the Fall. Autumn activities for dementia and…

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Dementia Patient Emotions, Alzheimer’s Emotions

Monday, July 5th, 2010

http://www.PaulaFarris.com Free Dementia Caregiving Videos Emotions in dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Tips for handling a dementia patient’s emotions.

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