An intriguing new finding on Alzheimer's
In the brains of Alzheimer's and dementia patients, deposition of a compound called beta-amyloid in the form of amyloid plaque has been associated with disease severity. This mutation has been identified in a gene that codes for amyloid precursor …
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Delirium in Hospital Hastens Decline in Alzheimer's
Patients with Alzheimer's disease who develop common and preventable delirium while hospitalized have sustained worsening of their dementia. Point out that compared with patients in the no delirium group, those in the delirium group were more likely to …
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'I'd go to Dignitas if I got Alzheimer's': Arlene Phillips tells of her father …
Bupa are launching a series of films with Arlene to guide people through the experience of caring for someone with Alzheimer's. They will be hosted on Bupa's Understand Dementia hub from August 24, providing information on the condition and advice to …
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Dementia funding secured
The funding from Aberdeenshire Change Fund will be used to employ three new Alzheimer Scotland link workers who will be part of specialised teams working with people diagnosed with dementia in North, Central and South Aberdeenshire. They will work …
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