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New Study Links Frailty To Alzheimer’s Dementia
Research shows that higher rates of frailty contribute to the development of dementia
Physical frailty is a common condition found in the elderly, and it is associated with a number of adverse health outcomes. Frailty is a syndrome comprised of a number of features: Core components of physical frailty include strength, gait, body … Continue reading
Servers with Dementia Will Surprise You at This Tokyo Restaurant
The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders is wonderfully unique
Are you an adventurous diner? Would you eat at a place called Cheesy Does it? How about Lord of the Fries? Poopsies Food and Drink? Would you consider dining at Baguetteaboutit? If your answer is “yes,” then you probably have … Continue reading
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Tagged Atzheimers, Dementia, Japan, Michelin Stars, Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, Shiro Oguni, Toyko, Yukio Wada
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Fighting Dementia with Virtual Reality Reminiscence Therapy
Virtual reality allows seniors to explore the world anew and revisit the past
Grab those glasses and “Go, Granny, go!” Virtual reality gear for the elderly is not a fashion statement, but in the coming years, it might be a common sight. Using virtual reality and reminiscence therapy is a new way to … Continue reading
What Is The Advance Directive For Dementia?
An interview with Dr. Barak Gaster, a University of Washington professor of medicine and primary care physician
Dr. Barak Gaster is a primary care physician and a professor of medicine at the University of Washington who has developed an advance care directive for dementia. Through his work, he realized that dementia is one of the most difficult … Continue reading
Neck Scan Could Predict Dementia 10 Years Prior To Symptom Onset
Researchers from University College London released their findings at the American Heart Association's scientific conference last month
A quick neck scan that analyzes the strength of a person’s blood vessels could help predict their risk of developing dementia 10 years before the onset of symptoms, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London studied roughly 3,200 … Continue reading
I Once Was Lost: Hope for Wandering Alzheimer’s Patients
Technology and law enforcement team up to find patients who have wandered away from familiar surroundings
The Onslaught of Alzheimer’s It’s staggering. At this very moment in America, 5.7 million people have Alzheimer’s disease. In just three decades, that number will be 14 million. Today in the United States, family members and unpaid volunteers provide more … Continue reading
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Tagged autism, Dealing with Alzheimer's, Dementia, L.A. Found, Project Lifesaver, wanderers
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