What Dementia Hears
April 9, 2023
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Top expert TEEPA SNOW presents what people with dementia hear when you talk and how they process your verbal cues.
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Antipsychotics Up Risk of Stroke in People with Dementia
April 7, 2023
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Dementia symptoms such as agitation, psychosis, anxiety, insomnia & depression are often treated with antipsychotic medication. Learn why these medications increase the risk of stroke.
Money, Banking & Dementia
April 7, 2023
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Banks can be intimidating in a world with Alzheimer’s. Pin numbers and fraud protection, long lines and lots of numbers, may call for special attention. That’s why Lloyds Banking Group and The Alzheimer’s Society offer this landmark “Dementia-Friendly Financial Services” guide for banks and insurers. Download the guide and improve the everyday lives of people affected by dementia.
The Alzheimer’s-Concussion Connection
April 6, 2023
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2 studies connect Alzheimer’s to concussions, and lighter blows to the head to memory loss. How careful can we be? Just how much does it matter?
Sport Memories Engage, Socialize & Raise Awareness
April 6, 2023
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See how Sporting Memories Network promotes the well-being of people living with dementia with projects that tap into their prior passion for sports.
Medical Marijuana Disappoints Dementia
April 5, 2023
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When is medical marijuana appropriate? Not in dementia, according to a new study. It suggests medical marijuana pills may not help treat behavioral symptoms of dementia, such as aggression, pacing and wandering. Get the details.
Neuropsychological Test Beats MRI at Tracking Dementia
March 30, 2023
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Doctors routinely diagnose and track dementia. “Neuropsychological tests” are non-invasive, using interviews or paper/pen tests. More invasive diagnostics include powerful MRI and PET scans.
Lithium May Halt Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
March 29, 2023
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A study at McGill University shows that lithium given in micro doses may be capable of both halting signs of advanced Alzheimer’s pathology and recovering lost cognitive abilities.
The Mayo Clinic’s Better Way to Test Dementia
March 23, 2023
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Some Alzheimer’s tests cost thousands of dollars, some cost pennies. The trick is using the right tests at the right time for the right person. An excellent scoring system from Mayo Clinic offers a powerful tool for making the best choices.
Why Don’t Skin Cancer Patients Get Alzheimer’s?
March 21, 2023
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80% fewer skin-cancer patients get Alzheimer’s. Why? Is it the medicines they take, their genes, or are they more prone to sunshine, activity or healthier eating?
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