Man with dementia wandered from home. South Fulton police asking for public’s help locating him
Officials say 79-year-old Willie Johnson, who has dementia wandered away from his home on Camp Creek Parkway at approximately ...
Eating too much red meat linked to an increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline
Could consuming large amounts of processed red meat be bad for your brain? New research suggests it might. View on euronews ...
Memory loss isn’t always Alzheimer’s: Experts warn of common but little-known dementia
A common cognitive disorder with symptoms that mimic Alzheimer's is often mistaken for the disease. Researchers are calling for criteria to diagnose the little-known condition.
Police searching for missing Florida woman with dementia
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Police said they are searching for an 81-year-old woman with dementia who is missing from Florida. The Kissimmee Police Department said Geraldine Bradley has been missing since ...
Controlling infections might reduce risk of dementia, study says
Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Tuesday in the journal ...
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Study Says Taking Vitamin D Cuts Dementia Risk by 40%—Are Other Factors at Play?
A study found people who took vitamin D supplements were less likely to develop dementia. But experts said other factors may have been the reason for the reduced risk.
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Researchers create new guidelines to diagnose common memory disorder frequently mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease
New guidelines will help doctors identify patients with a common memory-loss syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The diagnostic criteria for limbic-predominant ...
Q&A: What can you do to lower your dementia risk?
Dr. Anelyssa D'Abreu, an associate professor of neurology in UVA's School of Medicine who specializes in geriatric neurology, talked with UVA Today about the newest study and shared ways people can ...
University of Kentucky researchers study medical cannabis for late-stage dementia patients
Researchers at the University of Kentucky are in on a clinical trial on the use of medical cannabis for late-stage dementia patients. As research continues, those involved say this would be a game ...
Owner Wants Cute Video of Dog Sleeping, 16-Year-Old Sibling Has Other Ideas
Peace and quiet can be unheard of for some pet owners, as one dog showed while its owner attempted to capture a video of her sleeping pup.
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Martin County to host first meeting for Dementia Friendly Community Efforts
Residents of Martin County are invited to join the inaugural meeting of the Dementia Friendly Martin County Action Team on Tuesday, ...
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Review Reveals Average Life Expectancy After Dementia Diagnosis
Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men.