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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
Celebrate Lewy Body Dementia Association’s 10th Anniversary by Creating LBD Awareness
May 20, 2013
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA), the only nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting LBD families through outreach, education and research. Today LBDA launched its nationwide October Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness movement, “A Month To Remember.” LBDA invites volunteers to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the organization by joining … [Read More...]
NEWS
Suppressing Protein May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Process
May 20, 2013
Scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health have discovered a potential strategy for developing treatments to stem the disease process in Alzheimer’s disease. It’s based on unclogging removal of toxic debris that accumulates in patients’ brains, by blocking activity of a little-known regulator protein called CD33. “Too much CD33 appears to promote late-onset Alzheimer’s by … [Read More...]
Scientists Hail Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Beakthroughs
May 20, 2013
Scientists believe they have found a key which could help lead to an earlier diagnosis of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Scientists at Cambridge University's Department of Chemistry have attempted to map the pathway which creates the "aberrant" proteins at the root of such conditions. A file image showing a cross section of a normal brain (right) and one of a … [Read More...]
Stay Safe in the Sun – Important Changes About Sunscreen from the FDA
May 20, 2013
As summer approaches and everyone is clamoring to get outdoors, we know that sun protection is essential to prevent not only sun burns, but also premature skin aging and even cancer. The best protection for your skin, as many know, is sunscreen. But the labels on these sunscreen bottles can also be misleading, and it seems we may not have all the information we need on sunscreen. Be mindful of … [Read More...]
Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer’s in Study
May 20, 2013
Sleep apnea, the condition that robs sufferers of deep sleep by endlessly and subconsciously waking them up, becomes more common as people age. Now, a small new study raises the possibility that it may somehow cause -- or be caused by -- Alzheimer's disease. Don't worry just yet if you have sleep apnea. The research is preliminary, and it's possible that there may be no connection between the … [Read More...]
CAREGIVER’S CORNER
People With Alzheimer’s at High Risk of Falls
May 20, 2013
Falls are a leading cause of broken hips and other serious injuries in the elderly, and those with Alzheimer's are at particularly high risk of falling. Problems with vision, perception and balance … [Read More...]
Early Warning Signs: When to Call the Doctor About Alzheimer’s
May 20, 2013
Are you worried about an older loved one’s memory or behavior? Has your mom been getting lost while running errands? Has your dad started to ask the same questions, over and over? Signs of the … [Read More...]
Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Alzheimer’s
May 20, 2013
Up to half of Alzheimer's cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, researchers report. A modest reduction in seven … [Read More...]
MEDICAL RESEARCH
High Caloric Intake Associated with Increased Risk of Cognitive Impairment
May 20, 2013
J Alzheimers Dis. 2012;32(2):329-39. doi: 10.3233/JAD-2012-120862. Relative intake of macronutrients impacts risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Roberts RO, Roberts LA, Geda … [Read More...]
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...]
