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When One Forgets That One Forgets

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[15/06/2009] Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is important because drugs can decelerate the process in the beginning of the disease. However, the problem is that patients do not recognize their illness. And even medical staff often does not react if the first symptoms appear. When One Forgets That One Forgets - read more

Flat Sharing for Elderly with Dementia

Flat sharing for people with dementia is a modern alternative to life in a care home. The congress concerned with care at REHACARE 2006 presented problems with this new way of caring for the elderly and how to solve these. Flat Sharing for Elderly with Dementia - read more

Alzheimer's: Sleep Loss Linked to Increase in Plaques

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[02/10/2009] Chronic sleep deprivation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease makes Alzheimer's brain plaques appear earlier and more often, researchers reported. Alzheimer's: Sleep Loss Linked to Increase in Plaques - read more

Subjective Memory Loss Hints At Dementia

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[15/01/2010] Forgot where you put your car keys? Having trouble recalling your colleague’s name? If so, this may be a symptom of subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), the earliest sign of cognitive decline. Subjective Memory Loss Hints At Dementia - read more

Reminder Board for Dementia Patients

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[24/06/2009] In Norway a simple communication system based on a computer screen is being tested, aimed at elderly people who live at home but whose memory is failing. Reminder Board for Dementia Patients - read more

Alzheimer’s: Close Caregiver Relationship May Slow Decline

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[28/09/2009] A study led by Johns Hopkins and Utah State University researchers suggests that a particularly close relationship with caregivers may give people with Alzheimer's disease a marked edge over those without. Alzheimer’s: Close Caregiver Relationship May Slow Decline - read more

Memory Test Can Reveal Nascent Dementia

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[18/06/2007] Memory problems have many causes. In a new thesis scientists show that a neuropsychological memory test can predict the risk of dementia developing. Memory Test Can Reveal Nascent Dementia - read more

New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember

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[15/06/2005] Based on an interactive multimedia computer system and a clearer understanding of how dementia sufferers respond to social situations, the aid aims to stimulate more rewarding conversation between sufferers and those who care for them. New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember - read more

Smart Way of Living for People with Dementia

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[24/01/2007] A groundbreaking home that uses the latest smart technology for people with dementia and other serious long-term health conditions is showcased for the first time in Bristol. Smart Way of Living for People with Dementia - read more

How an Eye Test Could Aid Alzheimer's Detection

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[20/01/2010] A simple and inexpensive eye test could aid detection and diagnosis of major neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's at an earlier stage than is currently possible, according to new research by UCL scientists. How an Eye Test Could Aid Alzheimer's Detection - read more

Women More Likely to Have Dementia in Very Old Age

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[04/07/2008] Women over age 90 are significantly more likely to have Memory Problems compared to men in their 90s, according to a study. Women More Likely to Have Dementia in Very Old Age - read more