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News on Alzheimer and Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal brain disease that currently has no cure.  Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, which causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.  The effects can be severe enough to impair a person’s ability to work, play and interact with family and friends.  It is the most common form of dementia, a general term for the loss of memory and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.  Other types of dementia include vascular dementia, mixed dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia.

 

10/26/2009 - News

Research Sheds Light on Course of Dementia

Dementia is a leading cause of death in the United States, but many people do not realize that dementia is a terminal illness. Now, research published in the October 15, 2009 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine provides additional insight into the clinical course of nursing home residents with advanced dementia. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

The value of social mealtimes in nursing homes

Family style meals boost quality of life in nursing home residents. Read more

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09/14/2009 - News

High Cholesterol Linked to Risk for Alzheimer’s

 Elevated levels of cholesterol in middle age are strongly associated with the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, according to new research published online August 4, 2009 in the journal Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders. Read more

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09/09/2009 - News

Educated Patients May Need Higher Threshold for Dementia Screening

It seems that college graduates might have more of a cognitive reserve, which could potentially mask symptoms of dementia and allow them to appear to function normally for a longer period of time after cognition begins to decline. Read more

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08/28/2009 - News

Spinal Tap May Be Able to Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

 Small studies have previously shown that biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord, may be useful in identifying which patients with mild cognitive impairment will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Read more

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08/20/2009 - News

Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

 Previous studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet and higher physical activity are each associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more

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08/19/2009 - News

Does Mediterranean Diet Slow Cognitive Decline?

Following a Mediterranean diet has been linked to a lower risk of death and chronic diseases, but the association between Mediterranean diet and dementia risk is more controversial. Read more

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07/21/2009 - News

Strong Language Skills May Decrease Alzheimer Risk

It is common to find Alzheimer disease lesions in the brains of elderly persons with normal cognition when their brains are examined at autopsy. This condition is called asymptomatic Alzheimer disease. Read more

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06/30/2009 - News

Cognitive Impairment More Common than Dementia

Dementia is a severe deterioration or loss of intellectual faculties that may be accompanied by emotional disturbances and personality changes. The development of dementia is a common concern of older Americans due to fears of disability, loss of independence, and the subsequent burden on caregivers. Read more

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06/30/2009 - News

Cholesterol Medication May Reduce Dementia Risk

According to a study published in the July 29 issue of Neurology, investigators from the University of Michigan reported that users of statins (such as Lipitor® or Mevacor®) are approximately half as likely as non-users to develop dementia or cognitive impairment . Read more

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