'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
UCSD launches major study of parkinson’s
The first and most common sign of Parkinson’s disease — the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s — is trembling of a hand, foot, arm or leg, a shaking that Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia – Video
16-06-2011 15:43 The percentage of Americans aged 65 and older will double by 2030, and with this demographic shift the US is preparing for an epidemic of age-related neurological conditions. UCSF Continue Reading
PET effectively detects dementia, decade of research shows
Scientists find that a method of positron emission tomography safely and accurately detects dementia, including the most common and devastating form among the elderly, Alzheimer's disease. Read Continue Reading
Its official! PET effectively detects dementia including Alzheimer’s
Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): After a decade of research, scientists have finally confirmed that a method of positron emission tomography (PET) safely and accurately detects dementia, including the most Continue Reading
A decade of research proves PET effectively detects dementia
( Society of Nuclear Medicine ) Scientists find that a method of positron emission tomography safely and accurately detects dementia, including the most common and devastating form among the elderly, Continue Reading
Canadians with dementia missing out on early treatment: Study
Hundreds of Canadians are missing out on early treatment for dementia that could improve their ability to deal with the disease, says a new study by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Read more here: Continue Reading
Canadians dismiss early signs of dementia
Many Canadians dismiss signs of dementia as just a normal part of aging and wait far too long before having a doctor check out the symptoms, a survey by the Alzheimer Society of Canada Continue Reading
Earlier diagnosis of dementia would have been beneficial, caregiver survey finds
TORONTO - Many Canadians dismiss signs of dementia as just a normal part of aging and wait far too long before having a doctor check out the symptoms, a survey by the Alzheimer Society of Canada Continue Reading
Dementia symptoms often dismissed, survey says
The Alzheimer Society of Canada is warning that too many seniors are dismissing the early signs of dementia as just "normal aging," and waiting too long to ask their doctor about their Continue Reading
Hormone linked to dementia in women
BOSTON, Jan. Read the rest here: Hormone linked to dementia in women Continue Reading
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s disease? – Video
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease? What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease Read the original here: Dementia vs. Alzheimer's disease? - Video Continue Reading
Dementia care quality report ‘is shocking’
Co-author of a report into the standard of care for NHS dementia patients, Professor Peter Crome, and Hannah Clack from the Alzheimer's Society say there is much room for improvement. Follow this Continue Reading
VIDEO: People with dementia cheated by scams
Many people with dementia are being cheated out of their money, according to the Alzheimer's Society. See the original post: VIDEO: People with dementia cheated by scams Continue Reading
Dementia patients swindled out of £100m by con artists and rogue traders
The scale of financial abuse is laid bare by the Alzheimer's Society, which found some victims were being callously and regularly targeted. Follow this link: Dementia patients swindled out of Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s – Elan-Cambridge New Research Center
The Elan Corporation and the University of Cambridge have announced the launch of a new research center of excellence for R&D in new therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. They signed a Continue Reading
Dogs with dementia could aid Alzheimer’s fight
Scientists trying to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease are being urged to conduct trials on dogs with dementia. Read more: Dogs with dementia could aid Alzheimer's fight Continue Reading
Canada needs dementia plan: Gravelle
Nickel Belt MP Claude Gravelle introduced legislation Thursday for a national dementia strategy. In doing so, he invoked the memory of his mother and more than 500,000 Canadians already ravaged by Continue Reading
Gravelle calls for national dementia strategy
Nickel Belt MP Claude Gravelle introduced legislation Thursday for a national dementia strategy. In doing so, he invoked the memory of his mother and more than 500,000 Canadians already ravaged by Continue Reading
NDP bill urges national dementia strategy, more research funding
As Canada's aging population continues to grow, the federal government needs to inject more funding into Alzheimer's research to help defeat the devastating disease, a New Democrat MP said Continue Reading
