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Promising Alzheimer's research
Quebec researchers have found a link between that disease and fatty deposits in the brain
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Does the government report on assisted dying go too far?
New government recommendations on doctor-assisted dying go further than many expected, suggesting the option for dementia patients, people with psychiatric conditions and, eventually, even to some children.
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Kissing Mother Goodbye: A Story of Love and Sacrifice in Thailand | Witness
A caregiver in Thailand looks after foreign Alzheimer's patients for a living, but time away from family takes its toll.
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Stony Brook University study finds connection between 9/11 toxins and dementia
The study looked at 5,000 Sept. 11 first responders over a period of eight years. Of that group, 228 people developed dementia, a rate nine times higher than normal.
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Police: Queens woman punched 71-year-old man at Esplanade of Woodmere
Police say a 71-year-old man who suffers from a cognitive disorder was found bruised last week at Esplanade of Woodmere.
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Top LI basketball players compete in annual Alzheimer's All-Star Classic
Former New York Knicks draft pick Gordon Thomas started the event 10 years ago in memory of his father.
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Montreal patient undergoes genetic procedure for frontotemporal dementia
Two doctors from the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital, including Dr. Simon Ducharme, performed a genetic procedure on a patient in hopes of slowing down or halting the disease's progression. This is the first time this gene...
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This Australian care home uses an AI companion to help residents suffering from dementia
Viv’s developers say the technology is not here to replace humans but rather to support care staff.
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Meet 'Viv,' the AI companion helping Australian care home residents suffering from dementia
Its developers say the technology is not here to replace humans but rather to support care staff.
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be Well: How to support loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia
Caring Kind CEO Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh, a leading expert on Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving, has some helpful information.
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A 91-year-old froze to death outside her retirement home. She’s not the only one
Two years ago Vera Wilson left her retirement home in the middle of the night, was locked out and was found frozen to death hours later. CBC’s Katie Nicholson breaks down what happened, similar instances in Canada and why this tragedy...
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Bakery opens at Surrey, B.C., care facility for people with dementia
A new storefront has opened at the Czorny Alzheimer Centre in Surrey, B.C. Marilyn's Bakery offers fresh baked goods for residents at the long-term care facility for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As the...
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Yale study finds poor sleep may increase poor brain health
Doctors say a bad night's sleep can increase your risk of heart disease, obesity and depression.
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Staying sharp: Windsor's Alzheimer's society leans into memory with fundraisers
It's all about staying sharp. The Alzheimer's society of Windsor and Essex County is leaning into the theme of memory with some of its fundraisers. The latest is a partnership with a local business that sharpens knives. Merissa Mills...
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Families push for supports as more seniors go missing
With Canada’s population aging, new data shows one in four seniors over 85 have a form of dementia, which has resulted in more seniors wandering away from home. Families are pushing for better support and alert programs when a senior...
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Links Between Air Pollution and Dementia
A study published in the journal E-Clinical Medicine suggests there may be a link between air pollution and an increased risk of dementia and strokes.
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Study: Tai Chi Helps Improve Memory
A new study shows that practicing Tai Chi could improve memory and protect against dementia.
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Biden Introduces New Program for Dementia Caregivers
The Biden administration is launching a trial for a new payment program for people and organizations providing caregiving coordination services to dementia patients on Medicare.
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Study: Olive Oil Improves Brain Health
A study suggests olive oil helps lower the chances of developing dementia.
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Study: Depression in Adulthood Could Lead to Dementia
A new study showed a depression diagnosis during adulthood could more than double the risk of getting dementia later in life.
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Hearing aids can help reduce dementia risk for some, new study suggests
Hearing loss has been strongly linked with cognitive decline. Now, a new study suggests hearing aids may significantly slow the decline of dementia in those at risk.
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New ‘safe and effective’ Alzheimer’s drug gets full approval from US regulators
The treatment received conditional approval in January, but received full approval following a review of data from a further 1,800 patient study that showed the drug slowed cognitive decline by 5 months.
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has Dementia, The Carter Center Says
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, her family announced Tuesday.
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Carter Center Hopes to Spur National Conversation Around Dementia
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia, and the Carter Center said her family wanted to share her health news to increase important conversations around the country. According to the CDC, there are about 5.8...