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Unprecedented breakthrough in the hunt for a dementia drug within ‘five years’
The Independent
Highlighting the urgency of scientists’ efforts to combat the disease, the Alzheimer’s Society published new figures revealing that the global burden of dementia has increased by 22 per cent in just three years. 44 million people worldwide now have the …

Risk of Alzheimer’s in older population going down worldwide
UPI.com
Other research also showed other factors decreasing risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia included early and ongoing education, physical activity, retiring later, educated parents, maintaining social activities and getting treatment for depression …

Keeping dementia at bay: Column
USA TODAY
Because we are adding, on average, at least two years to our lifespan every decade, we are all more prone to dementia. One’s chances of dementia double every five years after age 65; one of every two Americans older than 85 is afflicted with Alzheimer’s.
The Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Is on the DeclineInvestorplace.com
Alzheimer’s Risk for Older Adults on the DeclineLaboratory Equipment
Some Good News on the Dementia FrontPsychCentral.com
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Rates of Global Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease Slowing
KMBZ
The researchers believe that the world’s population is now less at risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease than 20 years ago even though there are no cures for these memory-robbing conditions. They based their finding from five studies that “suggest …
Ted C. Fishman: Good news and frightening facts about dementiaLivingston Daily

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Innovative Funding Models for Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Research
The New York Academy of Sciences
On November 6 and 7, global leaders from government, academia, NGOs, finance, and industry gathered to accelerate progress on Alzheimer’s R&D at the “Alzheimer’s Disease Summit: The Path to 2025″ in NYC. The Summit, co-presented by the New York …

Creating a dementia-capable community
Insight News
The African American Leadership Forum’s Health and Wellness Workgroup recently held a health luncheon at which Vanne Owens Hayes spoke about dementia and Alzheimer’s and how they affect the African-American community. “We are all going to be …

Better Alzheimer’s treatments / Fewer drugs
Press of Atlantic City
But there was some good news recently, an indication that the nursing homes that take care of so many dementia and Alzheimer’s patients are getting smarter about how they treat these patients. A federally funded pilot program produced a dramatic …

Dementia may be end stage of diabetes
The Australian
“The discovery could explain why people who develop T2 diabetes often show sharp declines in cognitive function, with an estimated 70 per cent developing Alzheimer’s — far more than in the rest of the population,” said Ewan McNay, a Briton whose …
Scientists Find Link between Alzheimer’s Disease and Type 2 DiabetesIBTimes India
‘Alzheimer’s, diabetes may be same disease’Independent Online

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Alzheimer’s Charity Welcomes Government’s State of the Nation Report on …
TopNews United States
… London at 33% each. Jacky Baldini, operations manager for the Alzheimer’s Society in north Wales, says that she hoped the service “will increase public awareness of dementia and give people a better understanding of the condition, reducing the stigma”.
Risk of Alzheimer’s in older population going down worldwideUPI.com
The Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Is on the DeclineInvestorplace.com
Keeping dementia at bay: ColumnUSA TODAY
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Alzheimer’s charity welcomes report on dementia
Barchester Healthcare
The government’s State of the Nation report on dementia has been welcomed by the charity Alzheimer’s Research UK. The 65-page document was published by the Department for Health on Friday (November 29th) and highlights the disparities in care …