Washington, March 22 (ANI): Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may spread within nerve networks in the brain by moving directly between connected neurons, instead of in other ways proposed by scientists, such as by propagating in all directions, results of a new study suggested.
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Insight. Information. Education. Safety. Questions. Answers. These are the threads that will be woven into fabric of the 23 rd annual Alzheimer’s Conference, which will be held Wednesday, March 28, in the Dothan Civic Center. The educational conference is open to both professional and family caregivers for patients who suffer ... continue reading
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia afflict many people as they age, and caring for these loved ones can be an exhausting and emotionally draining experience.
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The number of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is swelling — and the number of unpaid caregivers for those with the brain-wasting condition continues to climb as well. Nearly 15 million unpaid caregivers help someone with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in the United States — 37 percent more ... continue reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is not always clear-cut, raising the possibility of misdiagnoses among many seniors.
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Autopsies Reveal Alzheimer’s Often Misdiagnosed