Dementia News
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Toronto -
“When I add up the balance sheet of my life,” says Juliana (Tamsin Kelsey), a seemingly confident neurologist, in “The Other Place”, “the numbers say I'm happy.” But things are never as they look in this fresh depiction of mental illness.
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If you are unable to stand on one leg for more than 20 seconds, it can be a sign that you are at heightened risk of stroke, brain damage or reduced cognitive functioning.
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More than 5 million people are battling Alzheimer's disease in the U.S., and your odds of developing this medical condition increase with age.
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A new study says that Alzheimer's patients continue to feel emotion associated with events even after they have forgotten those specific happenings.
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If you had an incurable neurological disorder, would you want to know? This global study found that three out of four respondents said “yes”, even if there was no cure.
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Sydney -
In a surprise finding, researchers at University of Exeter Medical School have proven a link between Vitamin D deficiency and a massively increased risk of dementia. Findings showed a huge discrepancy in risk for those severely deficient in the vitamin.
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London -
Some £16 million will be invested into neurodegenerative conditions research in the U.K. This includes developing new drug treatments and discovering methods of prevention.
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Five years ago, a Massachusetts woman murdered her 100-year-old roommate in the nursing home where they lived. Now 102, the oldest defendant in the state's history might face a pending second-degree murder charge.
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The original voice of American Top 40 and Shaggy from Scooby Doo, Casey Kasem has passed away Sunday morning. He was 82.
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New research suggests that a daily dose of vitamin E could help people with dementia. This relates to people with conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
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London -
A special summit on dementia, convened by the G8, has taken place in London. During the summit a range of initiatives have been announced aimed at tackling the disease.
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London -
The numbers of worldwide dementia sufferers increased by 22 percent over the last three years according to a new study published Thursday. By 2050, there could be almost 150 million sufferers globally.
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Bloomfield Hills -
On Black Friday, two teams will face off in the 7th annual Turkey Bowl in West Bloomfield, Michigan. One team will walk off with bragging rights but Turkey Bowl is about more than a legacy on the field as Jason Boschan, founder of Run4Papa, tells me.
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Alzheimer’s disease proteins may contort differently in every patient, according to new research. This means that universal treatments may not be the answer.
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New Lenox -
Grandparents should be treasured, which could be why there is now an annual Grandparents Day. It is a day of celebration but for the family of Bill Byerley Sunday's Grandparents Day was extra special after a scare when both grandparents went missing.
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People living in 'wealthy' countries appear more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease due to greatly reduced contact with bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. This leads to them having weaker immune systems.
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Looking for a way to keep your brain healthy and happy for as long as possible? New research findings conclude a daily dose of chocolate could prevent Alzheimer's disease.
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According to a new research paper, a new blood test has been developed which predicts Alzheimer’s disease with 93 percent accuracy.
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A German research team believes that they are close to developing a blood test that can diagnose the brain-wasting Alzheimer's disease.
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A new study suggests that the rate of dementia in the U.K. has decreased over the past two decades. This is a reversal to a previous period of steady increase.
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Boston -
Working tends to keep people's brains active. A study reinforces that idea that if people keep using their brains, it might be able to prevent dementia.
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Some recent research suggests that an extract from cinnamon could help to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
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London -
In the U.K., new efforts have been announced to tackle what the U.K. government has described as "shockingly low" rates of dementia diagnosis.
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Saint Peter -
Margaret Schneider suffers from Parkinson's disease and dementia. The 86-year-old admitted she voted twice during the 2012 primaries and prosecutors say they had no choice but to charge her with voter fraud.
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A report has expressed concerns about the level of antipsychotic drug prescriptions throughout nursing homes in the U.S.
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New research suggests that beta-blockers, medicines designed to manage blood pressure, may lower the risk of dementia onset.
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A new study from the U.S. has indicated that there are key differences in the way Alzheimer's disease develops between men and women.
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The increased use of music therapy as a primary treatment and the combined use of music therapy with other therapies has helped treat a wide array of conditions and diseases.
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New research suggests that a single daily aspirin could avoid brain decline in elderly women, especially those who are susceptible to heart disease.
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Sydney -
A new Australian study has found that older men who use desktop computers have a 40% reduced incidence of dementia --- not the same thing as saying that computer use reduces the risk of Dementia. The study simply established the relationship.
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Dementia Image
PET scans showing the differences between a normal older adult's brain and the brain of an older adult afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. Health and Human Services Department, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging
Horrors of my Alzheimer’s nights
I don’t like the “ME” anymore…
If you're going to be demented anyway, why not just try to enjoy it?
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