Bust the Stigma of Dementia
June 25, 2023
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Learn about The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada’s campaign to bust the stigma of dementia.
Discover 6 easy ways you can make a difference.
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Dementia, Neurologists & Face Time
June 21, 2023
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WHEN DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA, NEUROLOGISTS KNOW that nothing is as important as spending time face-to-face. Understanding symptoms and clinical clues in exams are the critical aspects of neurology. Learn how America’s healthcare system holds up to this standard.
Why is Alzheimer’s Giving Me Sleep Problems?
June 21, 2023
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Alzheimer’s can cause difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and awakening too early. These often lead to nighttime confusion and wandering. Doctors think they know why.
TDP-43 Amplifies Alzheimer’s 10 Times
June 19, 2023
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Beta-amyloid and tau proteins have long been considered the culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Yet many people have plenty of amyloid and tau protein, but no Alzheimer’s. Is TDP-43 the reason why?
Off-The-Shelf Technologies That Assist People with Dementia
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There are myriad technologies that can be helpful in making life easier for people with dementia. Learn more.
Is It Alzheimer’s or a Bad Mix of Medicine?
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85-year-old Betty Wallwork was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But it wasn’t true. Find out why.
How the Alzheimer’s Gene Breaks the Brain
June 14, 2023
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Until now, scientists were unsure about how APOE4 creates the strongest genetic risk factor in Alzheimer’s. Now they believe they know.
An Active Brain in Later Life Delays Alzheimer’s
June 13, 2023
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Researchers say reading, writing letters, doing puzzles or playing card games in later life could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by as much as five years.
Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to the Brain
June 12, 2023
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DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia.
Social Life at 60 May Shrink Risk of Dementia
June 9, 2023
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Researchers in London and Paris report staying in touch with friends and family in midlife activates centers of the brain that involve language and memory. It could be linked to better cognitive health.
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