It must be signs of getting older, Brockman thought. The East Side resident was 56 at the time, which, “while not old, wasn’t young, either,” he told himself. He then kept forgetting to punch in and out of work and couldn’t remember how to add or the combination to his locker.
Category: Alzheimer’s
Ride to Remember for Alzheimer’s
The biking team and support crew for Ride to Remember back from left, Addie Fleming, Erin Gernhoefer, Emmy Brouwers, and Jo Gernhoefer, and front from left, Maurice Gernhoefer and Nancy Gernhoefer. Maurice Gernhoefer hasn’t been on a bike for nearly 60 years but in March he plans to ride from one end of the country to the other to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease.
Education key for Alzheimer awareness
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba events and administration co-ordinator Whitney Strachan and Westman senior manager Julie Hockley at the organization’s Ninth Street office. January is Alzheimer Awareness Month and the Brandon office is looking for more volunteers.
Dementia becoming the world’s most significant health challenge
… a turn for the worse after that with his wife throwing things and swearing at him. He ended up calling the mental health crisis team. It was an emotional and physical experience seeing his wife of more than 50 years go from being a “happy healthy …
Discovered: a protein that could diagnose dementia early
Brain changes which cause people with Alzheimer’s to get lost could lead to a test for the disease before it strikes. Scientists have found for the first time that a protein called tau caused by Alzheimer’s clogs up navigational cells in the brain.
Southampton scientists to hold free dementia event
Scientists at the forefront of research into the disease will hold a meeting at the University of Southampton to inform people about the latest progress in the field. The event will be held on February 1 and is organised by the Alzheimer’s Research UK South Coast Network Centre, a community of dementia researchers from universities across the South Coast.
Editor’s Comment: Helping those with dementia is a role for all
DEMENTIA is now one of the most pressing social issues of our time, so it is welcome news that staff at Incommunities have undergone training to help them support residents with the condition. Apprentices and construction managers at the social housing group have been trained with the support of the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friendly scheme, which is making great strides in helping Bradford’s businesses and community and statutory organisations become more accessible to people with dementia.
What are early signs of Alzheimera s disease?
Blushing, you laugh, call it “a senior moment” and move on. Five minutes later, that person’s name comes to you.
Alzheimer Support Group to meet locally
The Alzheimer Support Group for the Mount Vernon area will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 19, at the Franklin County Library on the square.
New antibody design may pave way for treating diseases affecting the brain
… largest uptake improvement that has ever been shown,” says Greta Hultqvist, researcher at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences at Uppsala University. To try out the new format, researchers have used it on an antibody that binds to a …
Lexington abortion clinic to close
… 11th. This program is offered in partnership by the Alzheimer’s Association, UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging, and UK Health Care. The Season of Honor: Caring for the Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at First …
Being wary of wandering
Virtually all parents have experienced the terror of looking up from what they were doing only to realize their child has wandered off.
New research study creates new opportunities for treating brain diseases
… largest uptake improvement that has ever been shown,” says Greta Hultqvist, researcher at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences at Uppsala University. To try out the new format, researchers have used it on an antibody that binds to a …
Benzodiazepines and related drugs increase stroke risk among persons with Alzheimer’s disease
The use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs was associated with a 20 per cent increased risk of stroke among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, shows a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. Benzodiazepines were associated with a similar risk of stroke as benzodiazepine-like drugs.
Concussions may Accelerate Alzheimer’s Disease
Concussions can accelerate Alzheimer’s disease-related deterioration and cognitive decline in people who are already at risk of the disease, according to a new study by Boston University School of Medicine. Concussions have long been associated with causing changes in the brains of people.
Is There A Connection Between Dementia and Dirty Air?
… dementia, but magnetite is hardly the only air pollutant, and there’s no question that cleaner air is better for your health. Local industries, pollen, dust storms, and wildfires can create health hazards for seniors, especially those with …
MLK Day Concert: Biakuye Percussion Group
The acclaimed percussion group Biakuye returns to AADL for this concert event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In Akan languages of West Africa, biakuye means unity.
Brain glutathione levels–a novel biomarker for mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.
Extant data from in vivo animal models and postmortem studies indicate that Alzheimer’s disease pathology is associated with reduction of the brain antioxidant glutathione , yet direct clinical evidence has been lacking. In this study, we investigated GSH modulation in the brain with AD and assessed the diagnostic potential of GSH estimation in hippocampi and frontal cortices as a biomarker for AD and its prodromal stage, mild cognitive impairment .
Bloodhounds train to find missing elderly residents
Nearly 5.4 million Americans are living with with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and that number is projected to skyrocket over the next 25 years. Bloodhounds train to find missing elderly residents Nearly 5.4 million Americans are living with with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and that number is projected to skyrocket over the next 25 years.
New alert system coming to Greater Victoria to help find missing seniors
It’s designed to help families both in Victoria and on the Saanich Peninsula find missing seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Founded in 1994, the Home Instead Senior Care network provides personalized care, support and education, all towards going to help enhance the lives of aging adults and their families.
Whata s happening
… includes dinner, soup, sides, drink and dessert. For tickets, call Kim at 842-8611 or Joe at 842-4987. A free cancer health screening will be held at the St. Mary’s Breast Health Center in the Rao Outpatient Pavilion, 4950 Route 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. …
Rehfeld’s Display Creating Awareness Fora
Anybody who’s been impacted by Alzheimer’s knows how much the disease can tragically take over a life. That’s why a local artist and Rehfeld’s Art and Framing are teaming up to help create awareness.
Antidepressant Use Tied to Double the Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly
Antidepressant use is tied to nearly double the risk of sustaining a hip fracture among community-dwelling elderly people, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The increased risk was highest when the patients first began antidepressant treatment but remained elevated even 4 years later.
Mother tells of anguish after her daughter is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 36.
Rita Pepper with her daughter Carla Bramall, who was diagnosed with Alzheimers when she was 36 – just like her late father Barry
IsoPlexis Awarded Nih Sbir Grant to Develop Cellular Analysis Platform…
Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases have tremendous unmet therapeutic and diagnostic need, and we are excited to be in a position to address these challenges with our platform. IsoPlexis Corporation , a venture-capital funded life sciences company developing an innovative cellular response analysis platform to measure the proteomic function of individual cells in patients, today announced it was recently awarded a competitive Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health to develop a system to analyze trafficking leukocytes’ highly multiplexed proteomic responses in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Amyloid and Tau have Synergistic Effects on the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Do you want to live a longer life in good health? Simple practices can make some difference, such as exercise or calorie restriction. But over the long haul all that really matters is progress in medicine: building new classes of therapy to repair and reverse the known root causes of aging.
Compound from chicory reveals possible treatment strategy for neurodegenerative disorders
… the study found no link between … (Medical Xpress)-A team of researchers working at the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. and the University College London Institute of Neurology in the U.K. has found what appears to be a correlation …
Early Alzheimer’s gene spells tragedy for patients, opportunity for science
Rosemary Navarro was living in Mexico when her brother called from California. Something wasn’t right with their mom, then in her early 40s.
Birches Assisted Living hosts dementia communication program for caregivers
On January 17, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills will offer an educational program titled “Keeping Connected to Someone with Dementia,” which teaches caregivers how to create more meaningful relationships with their clients or loved ones who have dementia. Daniel Kuhn, a licensed clinical social worker, vice president of education at All Trust Home Care and author of the book “Alzheimer’s Early Stage: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers,” will present the program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in The Birches’ Main Dining Room, located at 215 55th St. in Clarendon Hills.
Natural tooth repair method, using Alzheimer’s drug, could revolutionize dental treatments
A new method of stimulating the renewal of living stem cells in tooth pulp using an Alzheimer’s drug has been discovered by a team of researchers at King’s College London. Following trauma or an infection, the inner, soft pulp of a tooth can become exposed and infected.
Multimodal characterization of older APOE2 carriers reveals selective reduction of amyloid load.
To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. To comprehensively assess neurobiological effects of the protective APOE2 allele in the aged brain using a cross-sectional multimodal neuroimaging approach.
Paducah hospital offers Alzheimer’s end-of-life class
Baptist Health Paducah and the Alzheimer’s Association is offering an educational class concerning late stage dementia and end of life care. The class will take place on Wednesday, January 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah and will provide valuable information about understanding the later stages of dementia.
More Americans care for elderly relatives, but who will care for the caregivers?
… a year. The United States needs to do more to help the tens of millions of caregivers who sacrifice their finances, health and personal lives to look out for aging loved ones, a growing number of experts say. Nearly 18 million people care for a …
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… 11th. This program is offered in partnership by the Alzheimer’s Association, UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging, and UK Health Care. The Season of Honor: Caring for the Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at First …
Living close to busy roads ‘can increase risk of Alzheimer’s’
… dioxide and fine particles of sooty material generated by diesel engines. Lead scientist Dr Hong Chen, from Public Health Ontario, said: “Our findings show the closer you live to roads with heavy day-to-day traffic, the greater the risk of …
Winter break ends
… 11th. This program is offered in partnership by the Alzheimer’s Association, UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging, and UK Health Care. The Season of Honor: Caring for the Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at First …
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… elevated risk among people living more than 200 metres from a major route. The study, led by Hong Chen from Public Health Ontario, found that long-term exposure to two common pollutants — nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particulates — were …
Mediterranean diet’s helps prevent memory loss
… memory. “This study adds to the body of evidence that suggests the Mediterranean diet has a positive impact on brain health.” The latest study, published in the journal Neurology , looked at the dietary habits of almost 1,000 people in Scotland in …
Living close to busy road ‘can increase risk of Alzheimer’s’
… dioxide and fine particles of sooty material generated by diesel engines. Lead scientist Dr Hong Chen, from Public Health Ontario, said: “Our findings show the closer you live to roads with heavy day-to-day traffic, the greater the risk of …
Caregiver support groups announce 2017 meetings
The 2017 Findlay area support groups for caregivers of those with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or other causes will begin Jan. 11 and 27. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, the groups are free and open to the public.