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WHO: Dementia cases to triple by 2050

Our population is aging, and age-related diseases such as dementia are on the rise. According to a WHO report, the worldwide incidence of dementia is expected to double by 2030 to 65.7 million and triple by 2050 to 115.4 million.
In the Media by Sherene Chen-See

Bilingual skills may protect aging adults from dementia

Toronto - A report recently published by Canadian researchers reviews recent studies showing that bilingualism helps to protect the brain from cognitive decline and delays the onset of Alzheimer's disease and other signs of dementia.
In the Media by Igor I. Solar - 9 comments

Walking speed and grip strength predict dementia and stroke risk

According to a new study, how fast a person walks in middle-age may predict the likelihood of developing dementia later in life. The study also claims that grip strength in middle-age was linked to the chance of a stroke later in life.
In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Recent PD/dementia research proves more research is needed

What are we as patients to conclude from Parkinson's disease research that comes to the conclusion that "more research is needed"?
In the Media by Bill Schmalfeldt - 1 comment

GPS shoes become latest tool to track seniors with Alzheimer's

A newly marketed shoe with a built-in global positioning system has become the latest tool available to quickly track seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia sufferers who wander away from their homes and loved ones.
In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 4 comments

Veteran pop star Cliff Richard says he supports gay marriage

The British pop star and one-time teen idol Cliff Richard has come out in favour of gay marriage, currently illegal in the UK.
In the Media by Andrew John

Diabetes may double chances of Alzheimer’s, dementia

Diabetes can take a toll on every organ in the body. New research has linked the disease to double the chances that a person with diabetes could develop Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, compared to non-diabetics.
In the Media by Kathleen Blanchard - 10 comments

Big Pharma looking for cure for Alzheimer's Disease

Nearly 100 drugs are in the clinical trial phase or under federal review for use in treating Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, pharmaceutical industry analysts report.
In the Media by Susan Berg

Poor Money Skills One of the First Signs of Dementia

One of the first signs of impending dementia is an inability to understand money and credit, contracts and agreements new research shows.
In the Media by Susan Berg

Potential New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise

Intellect Neuroscience announced that a Phase 1b clinical trial of OXIGON (OX1) showed that this Alzheimer’s drug is safe and well tolerated at all dosages.
In the Media by Susan Berg
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Setting by James Ross, author of "Pabby's Score"

ABOUT JAMES ROSS Known best for living life to the fullest James Ross decided early on that he was going to work to...
Apr 19, 2012 by Tracee Gleichner

Recognizing Parkinson's Disease Dementia - in Yourself

There are three things to keep in mind when you consider whether or not one is experiencing the onset of Parkinson's...
Jan 29, 2012 in  Health by Bill Schmalfeldt

Have some FUN with your Parkinson's Dementia!

You know, as long as you’re slipping into dementia anyway, you may as well have a little fun with it while you are...
Jan 28, 2012 in  Health by Bill Schmalfeldt

Happy Rambles, a great Start for a New Year

The start of a new year brings with it a time of introspection, some nostalgia and many more regrets. We aim to do...
Jan 18, 2011 by Hessie Jones - 3 comments

Tsunami, earthquake & Featured Poet of the month all in one week

My dear friends Just thought that now the internet is back on line I’d best send you a message to let you all...
Oct 28, 2010 by Barry Pankhurst - 6 comments
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