LightBridge Healthcare Research, Inc., The Alzheimer's Caregiver, Adds New …
The Alzheimer's Caregiver™ today announced that Gustavo C. Román M.D., Professor of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College and Director of The Nantz National Alzheimer Center, Methodist Research Institute was appointed to the company's board of …
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Virtual tour gives aides, families a closer look at Alzheimer's and other …
“I couldn't remember anything I was supposed to do,” said Robert Minton, a van driver at the center, after his turn at Virtual Dementia Tour, a hands-on trip into the dark world of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. “I didn't like it,” he added …
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Daytime naps causes dementia doctors warn
If you like to take an afternoon nap you may suffer from dementia later on in life. Experts have found a link between excessive sleep and thinking problems in …
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New program supports Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers The …
Georgia Reach is a program designed to help the caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Kirtan Kriya meditation lowers stress
London: A previous study by researchers at UCLA have revealed that using a specific type of yoga to engage in a brief, simple daily meditation reduced the stress levels of people who care for those stricken by Alzheimer's and dementia. As reported …
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Walking gait may signal dementia in elderly
RICHMOND — Older people's walk or gait may send early messages about impending cognitive impairment and the probability of Alzheimer's disease, according to the results of several new studies presented at the Alzheimer's Association International …
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