Designing Homes for Extra Care
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The Housing Learning and Improvement Network looks at the design process and philosophy behind creating a successful Extra Care scheme.
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Multivitamin Improves Memory in Older Adults
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Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, researchers found.
Meet ElliQ, Robot Companion to Older Adults
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Meet ElliQ, a friendly little robot companion to brighten the days of older adults who spend most of their time at home.
Suvorexant Reduces Alzheimer’s Tau & Amyloid Beta
May 29, 2023
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Researchers find that people with dementia who received the drug suvorexant showed a drop in tau and amyloid beta. The drug is already available for sleep problems in Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
Inside Canada’s New Dementia Village
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Canada’s first dementia village enables its inhabitants to live their lives in freedom and dignity, while ensuring they have person-centered care. Learn more.
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Research shows that lecanemab is the first drug ever to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
Those Declining Dementia Rates? It’s Exercise, Diet & Education
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Dementia incidence has steadily fallen by 20 to 25 percent over the past three decades in the U.S., U.K., Sweden, and the Netherlands. How come?
6 Early Signs of Dementia & Foods to Head it Off
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What are the six signs of early dementia, and how can Vitamin B1 help head it off? Dr. Eric Berg explains.
Next Alzheimer’s Drug? Donamebab Significantly Slows Cognitive Decline
May 3, 2023
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Eli Lilly Company’s TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 Phase 3 study shows that donanemab significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more.
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