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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Researchers find people living in towns with lots of green space were least likely to have Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
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Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, researchers found.
Meet ElliQ, Robot Companion to Older Adults
June 4, 2023
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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.
Lecanemab First Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s Decline
May 22, 2023
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Research shows that lecanemab is the first drug ever to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
FDA Votes 9-1 to Advance Rexulti for Alzheimer’s
May 15, 2023
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The FDA has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) of REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) for the treatment of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s. It’s the first such treatment to be approved in the US. Learn more.
Those Declining Dementia Rates? It’s Exercise, Diet & Education
May 8, 2023
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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
May 7, 2023
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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.
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