Gordie Howe has dementia, taking battle public
(AP) -- At 83, Mr. Hockey is still in demand and on the move. Gordie Howe is about to embark on another series of fundraisers to support dementia research. View post: Gordie Howe has dementia, Continue Reading
Cognitive impairment, dementia common in seniors, proper diagnosis key to treatment
TORONTO - Perhaps it begins with recurring forgetfulness, a struggle to find words or maybe needing repeated reminders about an upcoming event. Or it may be that some everyday tasks, Continue Reading
Specialists Push for Family input to Detect Dementia Earlier
Dementia can sneak up on families because its sufferers are pretty adept at covering lapses early on. It can take even longer to be noticed if spouses are there to compensate. And doctors can be Continue Reading
Gordie Howe suffering from mild dementia
At 83, Mr. Hockey is still in demand and on the move. Gordie Howe is about to embark on another series of fund-raisers to support dementia research. Original post: Gordie Howe suffering from mild Continue Reading
Gordie Howe's dementia fight personal and public
At 83, Mr. Hockey is still in demand and on the move. Gordie Howe is about to embark on another series of fundraisers to support dementia research. It’s a personal cause. The Continue Reading
A look at different types of dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term for a variety of degenerative brain disorders, which lead to loss of memory, judgment and reasoning, as well as changes in mood and behaviour. The most common types of Continue Reading
Revised criteria could reclassify many with mild Alzheimer dementia
Many patients currently diagnosed with very mild or mild Alzheimer disease dementia could potentially be reclassified as having mild cognitive impairment (MCI) under revised criteria for that Continue Reading
Dementia Cured by Malaria, Claim Probed in Vienna
A Vienna hospital is searching for long-retired staff who might hold clues to a man's claim that he was deliberately infected with malaria when he was a psychiatric patient nearly half a century Continue Reading
Specialists push family input, more screening to detect early signs of dementia
WASHINGTON - Alexis McKenzie's mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife's sentences as they talked about Continue Reading
A push for family input to detect dementia earlier
Alexis McKenzie's mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife's sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a Continue Reading
Living with Dementia – Video
02-11-2009 18:25 The effects of dementia are well-known and heart-breaking. Millions of Americans are living with it and yet, Dr. Jon LaPook tells us, doctors are just now seeing it as a deadly Continue Reading
Wellbeing centre planned for dementia patients
WALTON is in line to have a new wellbeing centre for people with dementia. Link: Wellbeing centre planned for dementia patients Continue Reading
Pre-dementia 'more common in men'
25 January 2012 Last updated at 17:44 ET By Michelle Roberts Health reporter, BBC News Although dementia is more common in women, it appears that men are at higher risk of the earliest signs of the Continue Reading
'Defeating Dementia'
To mark the launch of a new report, 'Defeating Dementia', by Alzheimer's Research UK, Julian Huppert MP calls for greater investment in dementia research. Continue reading here: Continue Reading
Call for more dementia scientists
The chief scientific adviser to the charity Alzheimer's Research UK says more experts are needed to work on understanding the causes of dementia. Continue reading here: Call for more dementia Continue Reading
Dementia research strategy urged
A national research strategy and more "white coats" are needed to combat soaring rates of dementia in an ageing population, a leading charity has claimed. Alzheimer's Research UK called on the Continue Reading
Welcome to dementia's world
STOCKTON - At first, you feel a bit silly. Visit link: Welcome to dementia's world Continue Reading
Watch for Signs of Stroke-Related Dementia
Approximately 20 percent of all stroke survivors will develop cognitive problems later in life, including vascular dementia. Experts with the Methodist Neurological Institute in Ho View post: Watch Continue Reading
Tackling the stigma around dementia
Whatever you think of the controversial new film The Iron Lady, it's bound to raise awareness of a disease that threatens us all. Excerpt from: Tackling the stigma around dementia Continue Reading
Dementia sufferer found safe and well
Christchurch Police concerned for the safety of a 57 year old dementia sufferer who was missing from Marine Parade in New Brighton said on Sunday he has been found safe and well. Originally posted Continue Reading
