Alzheimer’s workshop promotes early detection

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Two-thirds of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias are living with the fatal brain disease but don’t know it. A local workshop set for Tuesday will promote the importance of early detection of the disease.

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What You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

At the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease held in Paris last week, the importance of early detection was brought to light. There is currently no drug that will stop the progression of the disease, and it is impossible to reverse the devastating effects on its victims’ memory and cognitive abilities.

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BHI Highlights Importance of Hearing Health to Alzheimer’s Patients During National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) announced today that it is participating in National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month this November and is urging caregivers to address hearing loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease. As part of its outreach, BHI also is educating the hearing health ... continue reading