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DementiaToday posts scientific news and professional views on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias from the global research community. We hope to promote better health care through education, provide support to caregivers and loved ones who live with these diseases everyday, and thank the many individuals around the world who are dedicated to Alzheimer’s and dementia [...]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Forget Apples – Lift Weights and Do Cardio for Your Health
May 19, 2013
Forget apples - lifting weights and doing cardio can also keep the doctors away, according a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. The study, published in the online journal PLOS ONE, followed 86 women, aged 70- to 80-years-old, who were randomly assigned to participate in weight training classes, outdoor walking classes, … [Read More...]
NEWS
Drinking Heavily and Smoke May Show ‘Early Aging’ of the Brain
May 19, 2013
Treatment for alcohol use disorders works best if the patient actively understands and incorporates the interventions provided in the clinic. Multiple factors can influence both the type and degree of neurocognitive abnormalities found during early abstinence, including chronic cigarette smoking and increasing age. A new study is the first to look at the interactive effects of smoking status and … [Read More...]
Federal Update on Alzheimer’s: Does this Make Sense?
May 18, 2013
Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease facing our nation today and is set to increase like no other.Currently our country spends over $203 billion per year caring for those with Alzheimer’s, with two thirds of those costs paid by Medicare and Medicaid. Without any means of delaying, treating or curing this disease, costs are expected to skyrocket to over $20 trillion by 2050. By … [Read More...]
New Drug Reverses Memory Deficits and Slows Alzheimer’s in Mice
May 18, 2013
A drug developed by scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, known as J147, reverses memory deficits and slows Alzheimer's disease in aged mice following short-term treatment. The findings, published May 14 in the journal Alzheimer's Research and Therapy, may pave the way to a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease in humans. "J147 is an exciting new compound because it really has … [Read More...]
How Pets Help Dementia Patients
May 17, 2013
Therapy dogs and other animals can stimulate social interaction and ease agitation in dementia patients. But it takes specially trained pets to bring the full benefit of animal therapy into elder care settings. Talk to animal therapy practitioners and researchers and you will hear stories about therapy dogs and dementia patients that bring tears to your eyes. You may hear of Diva, a German … [Read More...]
CAREGIVER’S CORNER
Elder Care for Alzheimer’s: Choosing a Provider
May 19, 2013
Elder care, or adult care, can provide an opportunity for your loved one with Alzheimer's to receive assistance and therapeutic activities in a group setting while giving you a temporary break from … [Read More...]
What You Can Expect From a Great Assisted Living Community
May 19, 2013
How will you find a good assisted living community for yourself or your loved one? A place that's affordable and safe, with excellent care, warm surroundings, and a friendly staff? With more than … [Read More...]
Discover 7 Best Resources That Help Dementia Caregivers
May 18, 2013
Coping with a loved one's dementia symptoms can be stressful beyond belief. Whether symptoms are caused by Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, knowing what to expect and what you can do to help … [Read More...]
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Evaluating Medical Research Findings and Clinical Trials
May 18, 2013
Hardly a day goes by without a story on television, in the newspaper, or on the Internet about new medical research findings. You might hear about a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s, a promising … [Read More...]
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Cognitive Impairment
May 16, 2013
Neurology April 30, 2013 vol. 80 no. 18 1684-1692 Adherence to a Mediterranean diet and risk of incident cognitive impairment Georgios Tsivgoulis, MD, Suzanne Judd, PhD, Abraham J. Letter, MS, … [Read More...]
Does Alzheimer’s Disease Exist in All Primates? Yes!
May 16, 2013
Toledano A, et al. ¿Existe la enfermedad de Alzheimer en todos los primates? Afección de Alzheimer en primates no humanos y sus implicaciones fisiopatológicas (I). Neurología. … [Read More...]
