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Terry Pratchett: Living With Alzheimer's For BBC TWO, UK

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Bestselling author, Terry Pratchett, is 60 years old and has recently been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease - but he's not going to take it lying down. He wants Alzheimer's to be sorry that it ever caught him.

Free Dementia Care Training For Volunteer Carers In Northamptonshire Launched Today

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Health professionals and carers today heard about the launch of a new free training scheme for volunteer carers of people with a dementia. This scheme, launched at Richmond Villages Northampton and lead by trained dementia nurses, will offer volunteer carers a better understanding of the person, their experience of a dementia and how to connect and respond to feelings.

Study Sheds Light On Causes Of HIV Dementia

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.A new study led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has clarified how two major variants of HIV differ in their ability to cause neurologic complications. The finding, published in Journal of Neuroscience, highlights a new target for drugs that could prevent HIV-associated dementia, an incurable and increasingly common complication in people with AIDS.

Treating Sleep Apnea In Alzheimer's Patients Helps Cognition

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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment seems to improve cognitive functioning in patients with Alzheimer's disease who also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to the results of a randomized clinical trial conducted at the University of California, San Diego. The study led by Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Ph.D.

Link Between Alzheimer's Disease Biomarkers In Healthy Adults Identified By New Study

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A study published in the November issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease provides an insight into normal, physiological levels and association between proteins involved in development of Alzheimer's disease.

Mendip Mental Health Ward Is Recognised For Highest Professional Standards, UK

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A Mendip mental health facility which assesses elderly people with dementia has received a much coveted accreditation award for its standards of care and management. St Andrews Ward, located on the Priory Health Park in Wells, is a 26 bedded assessment / treatment unit for older adults and is managed by the county's lead provider of mental health services, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Postal Program Brings Good News For Carers, Australia

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Looking after a loved one with dementia is never easy, but a new UQ program could help carers better cope with the burden. School of Psychology professional doctorate student Zoe Barnett from Taringa is trialling the Coping with Caring Program, which is distributed via the post and aims to help carers identify early warning signs of low mood and anxiety.

Fast Food A Potential Risk Factor For Alzheimer's

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Mice that were fed a diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol for nine months developed a preliminary stage of the morbid irregularities that form in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. The study results, published in a doctoral thesis from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet (KI), give some indications of how this difficult to treat disease might one day be preventable.

Alzheimer Society's Online Registry And Free Training Courses Help To Save Lives

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When someone with Alzheimer's disease becomes lost, finding them quickly is key to preventing a tragedy. In fact, research has shown that if the person is not found within 12 hours of last being seen, there is a 50 per cent chance that they will be found injured or dead from dehydration, drowning or hypothermia. To help speed up search and rescue efforts, the Alzheimer Society, in partnership with the RCMP, developed a nationwide wandering registry.

Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation Funds Varinel To Develop Drugs For Neurodegenerative Disease

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The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announced today that it provided a grant of $185,000 to Varinel, Inc., an emerging pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing drugs that can prevent neuronal degeneration and improve brain function. The grant will assist Varinel in advancing the preclinical development of its multifunctional lead compounds, VAR10300 (also known as M30).

Dementia Care Event: Considerations And Innovative Alternatives, UK

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World renowned dementia care expert David Sheard is hosting a one day event on Dementia Care Innovation at Richmond Villages Northampton on Thursday 4th December. The meeting will cover best practice based on person-centred care, introduce a new alternative in dementia care and establish a focus group to develop ideas to meet future challenges.

Reliability Of Cognitive Assessment Tool Varies Widely According To Study

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A study published in the November issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (Volume 15:3) suggests the reliability of the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive (ADAS-Cog) may vary and possess the ability to affect clinical trial outcomes. Moreover, this study further suggests that ADAS-Cog rater training and experience are factors that contribute to variances seen in this assessment tool.

Alzheimer's Society Comment On King's Fund Call For Major Overhaul Of Key Government Health Reform, UK

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The King's Fund has published the findings from a two-year audit of one of the government's central health policy reforms - practice based commissioning. The report concludes that the policy has so far proved to be expensive and delivered little in terms of better services for patients or financial savings for the NHS.

Alzheimer's Society Comment On JAMA Study That Shows Gingko Biloba Is Not An Effective Remedy For Dementia

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Use of the herb Ginkgo biloba, claimed to have beneficial effects on memory and cognition, was not effective in reducing the rate of dementia or Alzheimer's disease a study found. The study, published in the November 19 issue of JAMA, had more than 1,500 participants who used Gingko biloba over several years. Alzheimer's Society research shows that there is no benefit to taking Gingko biloba.

Researchers Discover How Compounds Found In Red Wine Thwart Alzheimer's Disease In Mice

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Scientists call it the "French paradox" - a society that, despite consuming food high in cholesterol and saturated fats, has long had low death rates from heart disease. Research has suggested it is the red wine consumed with all that fatty food that may be beneficial - and not only for cardiovascular health but in warding off certain tumors and even Alzheimer's disease. Now, Alzheimer's researchers at UCLA, in collaboration with Mt.

White Paper Outlines Roles For Pharmacists In Assisting Patients AndTheir Families Dealing With Alzheimer's Disease

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The November/December issue of the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (JAPhA) features an article titled: White paper on expanding the role of pharmacists in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The white paper presents a summary discussion from a meeting held on March 5-6, 2008 convened by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation.

Scientists Are High On Idea That Marijuana Reduces Memory Impairment

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The more research they do, the more evidence Ohio State University scientists find that specific elements of marijuana can be good for the aging brain by reducing inflammation there and possibly even stimulating the formation of new brain cells. The research suggests that the development of a legal drug that contains certain properties similar to those in marijuana might help prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

New Approach To Screen Individuals For Early Alzheimer's Disease

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With millions of baby boomers entering late adulthood, the number of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is expected to drastically rise over the next several decades. A team of national researchers, led by Emory University, has developed a rapid screening test to detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI) - often the earliest stage of AD. The findings are published in the online edition of Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

Helping Nursing Home Staff Become Comfortable With Residents' Sexual Expression

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"Do not disturb" signs aren't just for newlyweds anymore. They are also a way to give nursing home residents some privacy for sexual expression, according to Kansas State University aging experts. "By law you can't always lock a room, but you can offer residents some privacy," said Gayle Doll, who directs K-State's Center on Aging.

Bringing Rats And Humans Together In The Study Of Distraction And Inattention

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When picking through a basket of fruit, it doesn't seem very difficult to recognize a green pear from a green apple. This is easy, thanks to "feature binding" - a process by which our brain combines all of the specific features of an object and gives us a complete and unified picture of it.

Gingko Biloba Not Effective Against Alzheimer's

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A randomized clinical trial involving over 3,000 elderly people in the US found that the popular herbal supplement Gingko biloba fared no better than placebo at preventing dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The research was the work of the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) Study Investigators who are based at centers throughout the US, including the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where lead author Dr Steven T DeKosky, was working at the time of the investigation.

Governor Proclaims November Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Kentucky

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To bring awareness about a devastating disease that affects thousands of Kentuckians and their families, Gov. Steve Beshear has proclaimed November Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in Kentucky. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of the brain diseases known as dementia.

Alzheimer's Society Comments On New Help The Aged Report, 'Pain In Older People: Reflections And Experiences From An Older Person's Perspective'

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Three fifths of adults would like to see hospitals and healthcare providers penalised for failing to help older people in pain according to a report released recently. The report also highlighted a lack of confidence in health professionals that can alleviate pain and a dismissal of pain in older people. It is unacceptable that more than half the people polled by Help The Aged felt that health professionals dismiss pain in older people as "old age".

Alzheimer's Society Comment On The Northwestern University 'Super Ageing' Project, Initial Observations

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Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain and robs people of their lives. It is not a natural part of ageing, but age is the biggest risk factor. This small study may be a stepping-stone to further research that helps us understand why some people retain good cognitive function in later life. This research suggests that older people with good memory do not experience the same brain changes that develop in those with poor memory.

Substance In Red Grapes And Wine Key To Alzheimer's Disease

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Scientists at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have figured out why a substance in red grapes and red wine lowers amyloid beta levels that accumulate in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. Medicines targeting amyloid beta that make up the clumps in the hallmark plaques are now in many phases of experimental testing.

Bogus Stem Cell Therapies Sold on Internet

MedicineNet Alzheimer's General

Title: Bogus Stem Cell Therapies Sold on Internet
Category: Health News
Created: 12/4/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2008

Study Recruiting From Alzheimer's-Prone Families

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Title: Study Recruiting From Alzheimer's-Prone Families
Category: Health News
Created: 11/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/1/2008

'Off-Label' Drug Use Is Common

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Title: 'Off-Label' Drug Use Is Common
Category: Health News
Created: 11/25/2008
Last Editorial Review: 11/25/2008

When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient

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Title: When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
Category: Health News
Created: 11/21/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/21/2008

Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's

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Title: Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's
Category: Health News
Created: 11/20/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/20/2008

Ginkgo Biloba Doesn't Prevent Dementia

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Title: Ginkgo Biloba Doesn't Prevent Dementia
Category: Health News
Created: 11/19/2008
Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2008

Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age

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Title: Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age
Category: Health News
Created: 11/18/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2008

Hypothermia

MedicineNet Alzheimer's General

Title: Hypothermia
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 11/18/2008
Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2008

Belly Fat Doubles Death Risk

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Title: Belly Fat Doubles Death Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 11/13/2008
Last Editorial Review: 11/13/2008

'Cognitive Reserve' May Help Fight Alzheimer's

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Title: 'Cognitive Reserve' May Help Fight Alzheimer's
Category: Health News
Created: 11/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/12/2008

Health Tip: Caring for a Loved One During the Holidays

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Title: Health Tip: Caring for a Loved One During the Holidays
Category: Health News
Created: 11/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/10/2008

Form of Vitamin B3 May Help Alzheimer's

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Title: Form of Vitamin B3 May Help Alzheimer's
Category: Health News
Created: 11/5/2008
Last Editorial Review: 11/5/2008

Build Up of Protein in the Brain Linked To Alzheimer's