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Conference Helps Families Relate to Loved Ones with Dementia The Alzheimer's Association is inviting family members of those living with dementia as well as professionals to explore communication and behavioral management around persons with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Teepa Snow, … Continue reading →

Scientists make Alzheimer's breakthrough after mapping brain changes for the … The abnormal tendril structures, called 'amyloid fibrils', grow outwards around the location where the focal point, or 'nucleation' of these abnormal “species” occurs. Amyloid fibrils can form the … … Continue reading →

Lewy Body Dementia Flower Day – Lewy Body Dementia Association National LBD Flower Day is October 6th! We need your help to make LBD Flower Day a success! A small commitment on your part can go a long way toward … Continue reading →

Alzheimer's Association Monthly Meeting May 31 (WBNG Binghamton) The Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter welcomes individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their caregivers to a monthly support group tailored to their needs. … Continue reading →

No Link Between Anesthesia and Dementia – Medscape Through the Rochester Epidemiology Project and the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Patient Registry, researchers identified residents of Olmsted County Minnesota who were diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease (AD) between January 1, … Continue reading →

Dementia death toll hits new high in NI Bernadine McCrory, operations director for the Alzheimer's Society in Northern Ireland, said the figures showed more medical professionals and families were recognising dementia as a cause of death. “This shows greater awareness … Continue reading →

Dementia Awareness Week: the disease at a glance Don't worry if they don't respond well: They may refuse to accept what you're saying because they're frightened, confused, or simply not aware of the problems they're having – this can be … Continue reading →

'Dance for Dementia' Event to Raise Funds for the Alzheimer's Association … (EVANSTON, Illinois, May 20, 2013) – North Shore Dance Therapy is holding a fundraising event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association Greater Illinois Chapter. Dance for Dementia will be … Continue reading →

Dementia is linked to sleep problems Dr Osorio said it was not clear which condition came first, SDB or Alzheimer's, adding: “Our study didn't determine the direction of causality, and, didn't uncover a significant association between the two, until we … Continue reading →

Celebrate Lewy Body Dementia Association's 10th Anniversary by … Today LBDA launched its nationwide Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness movement, “A Month to Remember.”See all stories on this topic Ruth Jones – Dementia Awareness Week 2013 To check out what's … Continue reading →