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Disappointment as dementia support group in Ely folds
Ely News
Bosses at the Alzheimer’s Society say they have had to scrap the Ely Alzheimer’s and Dementia Group due to a lack of available funding. The society says it has taken “every effort” to inform users of the group, which met in Militia Way, Ely, every …
Dance for DementiaBristol Post
Oldham MP becomes first Dementia Friends Champion – drawing on mum’s own …Mancunian Matters
Town urged to play a part in dementia ideaRedditch Standard
The Press, York –Blackmore Vale –Melton Times
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Well | The Silence of Doctors Around Alzheimer’s
New York Times (blog)
“A fate worse than death,” my colleague muttered to me as we examined an elderly man admitted to the hospital with severe dementia. From his medical chart we knew that the patient had been an accomplished sculptor and intellectual contrarian. He’d …

The Forest Project, Unreal 4 and the Kinect, could help in Alzheimer’s and …
Microsoft – Channel 9
Today’s article from Rich Edmonds highlights a crowdfunding project, A virtual forest for dementia, that provides a look at how care for Alzheimer’s and dementia might be improved with the help from the Kinect for Windows v2. It’s days away from …

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Alzheimer’s Society launches Dementia Friends campaign
Blackmore Vale
Alzheimer’s Society seeks to enlist one million Dementia Friends by 2015 as part of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on dementia which was launched in 2012 and commits to boosting dementia research, increasing public understanding and addressing the …
Stars including Chris Martin and Lily Allen back dementia campaignTelegraph.co.uk
“Dementia affects the whole of society” – Alzheimer’s SocietyThe Voice of Russia
Well | The Silence of Doctors Around Alzheimer’sNew York Times (blog)
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Alzheimer’s disease Q & A: Health Chats
The Plain Dealer
Alzheimer’s disease, which affects more than 5 million Americans, is the most common form of dementia and is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2013, 15.5 million caregivers provided an estimated 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care valued at …
Dementia is a ticking time bomb for health care costsFlorida Times-Union
Blood test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s earlierThe Augusta Chronicle

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“Dementia affects the whole of society” – Alzheimer’s Society
The Voice of Russia
“I think people are beginning to talk about dementia and realize it has an impact on our health and social care services. What Alzheimer’s society is saying today is that dementia is an issue that is affecting the whole of society: whether it’s …
Alzheimer’s Society and Public Health England launch Dementia Friends TV …Alzheimer’s Society
Celebrities Sing Song For Dementia CampaignSky News
Amanda Holden taking part in campaign to highlight dementia sufferersDaily Mail
Manchester Evening News –Western Daily Press
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Sunny Hill to host Alzheimer’s and dementia care seminar
Chicago Tribune
Tammy Virgili, Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Instructor through the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners, will be the presenter. More than 20 dementia-specific topics, including diagnosis and prognosis, hoarding, …

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Alzheimer’s Society and Public Health England launch Dementia Friends TV …
Alzheimer’s Society
Head to dementiafriends.org.uk and you can become a Dementia Friend through an online route or by signing up for a Dementia Friends session in your community. Over 100,000 people have already become Dementia Friends through attending a 40 minute …
Stars including Chris Martin and Lily Allen back dementia campaignTelegraph.co.uk
Alzheimer’s Society launches Dementia Friends campaignBlackmore Vale
Well | The Silence of Doctors Around Alzheimer’sNew York Times (blog)
The Voice of Russia –Daily Mail
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Stars including Chris Martin and Lily Allen back dementia campaign
Telegraph.co.uk
Volunteers who take part in the scheme will be able to attend free sessions to learn how to spot the signs of dementia and offer support for sufferers, the Alzheimer’s Society said. In a new ad which will be aired for the first time tonight, the pop …
Celebrities Sing Song For Dementia CampaignSky News
Alzheimer’s Society and Public Health England launch Dementia Friends TV …Alzheimer’s Society
Stars team up for dementia advertBelfast Telegraph
Manchester Evening News –Sunderland Echo –The Press, York
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Health Law Requires Medicare To Cover Dementia Evaluation
Kaiser Health News
Mild cognitive impairment is a warning sign, but it may not progress to Alzheimer’s disease, says Dean Hartley, director of science initiatives at the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, accounting for up to 80 …
Facing The Inevitable: From Lost Keys To DementiaWBUR
Medicare Pays For Alzheimer’s Screening, But Do You Want To Know?WUWM

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