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71 million dementia patients in Asia Pacific by 2050: Study
Times of India
Some of the recommendations the Alzheimer’s Diseases International has made to the nations in the Asia Pacific Region are regarding education and awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, improving the quality of life of people …
Cry for support for dementia caregiversCalcutta Telegraph
12 million dementia cases in India by 2050?The Asian Age
’12 million dementia patients in India by 2050′Press Trust of India

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Informal candle lighting for those touched by Alzheimers, dementia
Brunswick News
It has always been part of the job of Sylvia Thompson, a certified nursing assistant for BrightStar Care of Coastal Georgia, to provide dementia and Alzheimer’s care to those in the community who need it. But when her mother was diagnosed with dementia …

Sexual consent in dementia patients addressed
Appleton Post Crescent
Michelle Huff, regional director of operations at American Grand Assisted Living Suites in Kaukauna, said with increasing numbers of people experiencing early onset dementia and Alzheimer’s entering long-term care facilities, a relationships policy …

Utah’s ‘music and memory’ program aims to treat Alzheimer’s, dementia
Salt Lake Tribune
Govan is one of about 30 Utah patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other chronic diseases who are now receiving iPods with personalized playlists in a program run by Jewish Family Services. The song lists tailored to a patient’s musical tastes “can …

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DGA Foundation Commits $500000 to Study Ways to Delay Alzheimer’s Dementia
Hollywood Reporter
It will support research into ways to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s dementia symptoms, it was announced Thursday, especially “the relationship between cognitive health and wellness programs,” according to the announcement. “We look forward to …

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Wyoming Dementia Care National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Casper Journal
Wyoming Dementia Care has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, the Natrona County Public Library, Wyoming Medical Center, Central Wyoming Senior Services and local care providers to bring this national initiative to Casper. Throughout …
Global Alzheimer’s Report Calls for PreventionPsychCentral.com
Innovations in Care conference examines coping with Alzheimer’s & DementiaWSLS
A caregiver’s journey through Alzheimer’s Disease part of a talk MondayPortage Daily Register
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Increased Risk Of Dementia Might Be Associated With Height, According To Study
Alzheimer’s News Today
Commenting on these findings, Dr. Doug Brown, Director of Research and Development at the Alzheimer’s Society, said in a press release: “The data suggests that very short people are at increased risk of dying with dementia. While the study was robust …
Men shorter than 5ft 6ins ‘50% more likely to die from dementia‘Daily Mail
Being short linked to dementiaNEWS.com.au
Smoking linked to Alzheimer’sSt. George Daily Spectrum
Edmonton Journal –malaysiandigest.com
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Signs of Dementia or Alzheimer’s
durhamregion.com
According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, other signs to watch for include problems with language, disorientation of time and place, poor or decreased judgment, problems with abstract thinking, misplacing things, changes in mood and behaviour, …

‘Car Talk’ Host’s Death: How Does Alzheimer’s Disease Kill?
Live Science
Alzheimer’s patients also may have difficulty swallowing, and they may inhale food, which can result in aspiration pneumonia, Gordon said. Pneumonia is listed as the cause of death in as many as two-thirds of patients with dementia, according to the …

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Alzheimer’s, Dementia Society holds fundraiser to support patients of dementia
St George News
ST. GEORGE –The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society invites Southern Utah residents to participate in its annual “Walk to Support Our Local Grandparents” on Saturday at Tonaquint Park. Donations and registration fees for the 3K walk will help support the …
Open day at Peterborough’s Dementia Resource CentrePeterborough Telegraph
Lawyers join scheme to raise dementia awarenessYorkshire Post
Medway dementia roadshow aims to improve the lives of sufferersKent News
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