Alzheimer's and Dementia News Wednesday, February 22, 2012  6:05:00 PM Alzheimer's Association Fund Raiser - KTUL (blog) Alzheimer's Association Fund Raiser KTUL (blog) The Tulsa Memory Gala is critical in sustaining the free support programs provided by the Alzheimer's Association to all Tulsa-area families battling Alzheimer's disease. Tulsa's Memory Gala is the third-largest of all Galas around the country. Wednesday, February 22, 2012  4:37:00 PM New Phone Line Offers Free Advice on Memory Loss, Dementia from the University ... - Sacramento Bee New Phone Line Offers Free Advice on Memory Loss, Dementia from the University ... Sacramento Bee That's why the University of Michigan Health System has established a new phone number that connects patients and their families and friends to University of Michigan memory loss and dementia services. The number for the new UM Memory Connection is ... and more Wednesday, February 22, 2012  4:31:00 PM The CarePRO Program Helps Family Caregivers of People With Dementia - SanTanValleyToday.com The CarePRO Program Helps Family Caregivers of People With Dementia SanTanValleyToday.com A five-session workshop series, designed to develop the skills needed to care for someone with dementia or memory loss is being planned to be held in Florence and Globe in March. Workshop attendees will learn about dementia and its impact, ... and more Wednesday, February 22, 2012  4:17:00 PM Dementia care offered by Aging Care - Suburban Life Publications Dementia care offered by Aging Care Suburban Life Publications By Lloyd Nelson, lnelson@mysuburbanlife.com The first is a five-session class for caregivers of individuals with late stage Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias. The sessions will take place on Wednesdays beginning March 7 and ending on April ... Wednesday, February 22, 2012  4:01:00 PM US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's disease - San Francisco Chronicle US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's disease San Francisco Chronicle By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer The Obama administration declared Alzheimer's "one of the most feared health conditions" on Wednesday as it issued a draft of a new national strategy to fight the ominous rise in this mind-destroying disease. Alzheimer's can't waitSouth Hill Enterprise Taking aim at a demographic timebomb: Alzheimer'sThe Detroit News (blog) LETTER: Devote the resources needed to fight Alzheimer'sMPNnow.com (blog) STLtoday.com all 4 news articles Wednesday, February 22, 2012  4:00:00 PM US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's disease - The Associated Press US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's disease The Associated Press More than 5 million Americans already have Alzheimer's or similar dementias, a toll expected to reach up to 16 million by 2050, along with skyrocketing medical and nursing home bills, because the population is aging so rapidly. and more Wednesday, February 22, 2012  4:00:00 PM US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's disease - The Associated Press USA TODAY US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's disease The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration declared Alzheimer's "one of the most-feared health conditions" on Wednesday as it issued a draft of the nation's first strategy to fight the ominous rise in the mind-destroying disease. US Alzheimer's strategy: Better treatment by 2025, earlier diagnosis and ...Washington Post US Alzheimer's Strategy: Find Effective Treatments By 2025Huffington Post Feds Announce US Alzheimer's Plan, But Will it Have an Impact?Wall Street Journal (blog) MarketWatch (press release) all 83 news articles Wednesday, February 22, 2012  3:58:00 PM Gulf body to focus on Alzheimer's treatment - Arab News Arab News Gulf body to focus on Alzheimer's treatment Arab News Delegates at the first international conference on Alzheimer's disease which concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday. (AN photo) By MD RASOOLDEEEN | ARAB NEWS RIYADH: The first international conference on Alzheimer's disease concluded Wednesday in Riyadh with ... Wednesday, February 22, 2012  3:09:00 PM US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's disease - STLtoday.com US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's disease STLtoday.com The Obama administration declared Alzheimer's "one of the most-feared health conditions" on Wednesday as it issued a draft of the nation's first strategy to fight the devastating disease that is on the rise as the population ages. Wednesday, February 22, 2012  3:06:00 PM UM Phone Line Offers Advice On Memory Loss, Dementia - CBS Local CBS Local UM Phone Line Offers Advice On Memory Loss, Dementia CBS Local That's why the University of Michigan Health System has established a new phone number that connects patients and their families and friends to University of Michigan memory loss and dementia services. The number for the new UM Memory Connection is ... Wednesday, February 22, 2012  3:06:00 PM UM Phone Line Offers Advice On Memory Loss, Dementia - CBS Local CBS Local UM Phone Line Offers Advice On Memory Loss, Dementia CBS Local ANN ARBOR — Her diagnosis was scary: Alzheimer's disease. So Myriam Torres was desperate for accurate information and help with coping with what the future might bring. “I must have had to make six phone calls before I got to the right place,” said ... New Phone Line Offers Free Advice on Memory Loss, Dementia from the University ...MarketWatch (press release) Neurologist breaks down what public needs to know about memory lossPR NewsChannel (press release) all 9 news articles Wednesday, February 22, 2012  2:53:00 PM KKJ Gives Big to the Alzheimer's Foundation - Patch.com KKJ Gives Big to the Alzheimer's Foundation Patch.com As part of North Branford High School's Big Give, a team of three freshmen are fundraising for the Alzheimer's Foundation. By Jenn McCulloch Jessica Hinkley, Caitlin Cotter and Katie Wells are raising money for the Alzheimer's Foundation through North ... Wednesday, February 22, 2012  2:31:00 PM US Alzheimer's strategy: Better treatment by 2025, earlier diagnosis and ... - Washington Post abc11.com US Alzheimer's strategy: Better treatment by 2025, earlier diagnosis and ... Washington Post WASHINGTON — The Obama administration declared Alzheimer's “one of the most-feared health conditions” on Wednesday as it issued a draft of the nation's first strategy to fight the devastating disease that is on the rise as the population ages. US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's diseaseSacramento Bee Alzheimer's Foundation of America Applauds Draft National Alzheimer's Plan for ...MarketWatch (press release) all 52 news articles Wednesday, February 22, 2012  2:23:00 PM Dementia, Stroke Risk Linked To Hand Strength, Walking Speed - KMGH Denver Dementia, Stroke Risk Linked To Hand Strength, Walking Speed KMGH Denver A new study published by the American Academy of Neurology correlates grip strength and walking speed in middle age with prediction of risk for stroke and dementia. This study measured the grip strength and walking speed of people over the age of 62 ... Wednesday, February 22, 2012  1:53:00 PM Dementia, sleeping problems and depression are interrelated - HealthCanal.com Dementia, sleeping problems and depression are interrelated HealthCanal.com A comprehensive study carried out by Stavanger University Hospital indicates that seven out of ten dementia patients have some form of sleep disturbance. Among patients with LBD, however, the ratio rises to nine out of ten. Wednesday, February 22, 2012  1:51:00 PM Poor Sleep Linked To Alzheimer's - RTT News RTT News Poor Sleep Linked To Alzheimer's RTT News (RTTNews) - Poor sleep was linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's, a new study says. US scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that brains with disruptive sleep patterns have a greater buildup of the ... and more Wednesday, February 22, 2012  1:47:00 PM Alzheimer's Foundation of America Applauds Draft National Alzheimer's Plan for ... - MarketWatch (press release) Alzheimer's Foundation of America Applauds Draft National Alzheimer's Plan for ... MarketWatch (press release) 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ The following is a statement by Eric J. Hall, president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), in response to the US Department of Health and Human Services' release today of its "Draft National Plan ... and more Wednesday, February 22, 2012  1:43:00 PM The 8 foods which might protect your brain against Alzheimer's disease plaques ... - Vancouver Sun (blog) CMAJ The 8 foods which might protect your brain against Alzheimer's disease plaques ... Vancouver Sun (blog) My story about Alzheimer's disease research and the eight foods which may protect the brain has drawn a sensational level of interest. And some juicy controversy amongst scientists who took umbrage at some of the more provocative statements made by Dr. Bridging the dementia gapCMAJ all 4 news articles Wednesday, February 22, 2012  1:18:00 PM New Phone Line Offers Free Advice on Memory Loss, Dementia from the University ... - MarketWatch (press release) New Phone Line Offers Free Advice on Memory Loss, Dementia from the University ... MarketWatch (press release) 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ UM Memory Connection is answered by expert care team, connects patients to physicians, social workers, support groups and more Her diagnosis was scary: Alzheimer's Disease. So Myriam Torres was desperate for accurate ... Neurologist breaks down what public needs to know about memory lossPR NewsChannel (press release) all 7 news articles Wednesday, February 22, 2012  1:18:00 PM New Phone Line Offers Free Advice on Memory Loss, Dementia from the University ... - MarketWatch (press release) New Phone Line Offers Free Advice on Memory Loss, Dementia from the University ... MarketWatch (press release) That's why the University of Michigan Health System has established a new phone number that connects patients and their families and friends to University of Michigan memory loss and dementia services. The number for the new UM Memory Connection is ... and more Wednesday, February 22, 2012  12:25:00 PM GPS shoes can help track people with Alzheimer's (video) - CNET GPS shoes can help track people with Alzheimer's (video) CNET by CNET News staff February 22, 2012 10:21 AM PST SmartPlanet's Sumi Das looks at new shoes from Aetrex that could help caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia find them if they wander off. GPS is becoming ubiquitous in our ... Wednesday, February 22, 2012  12:08:00 PM New Alzheimer's drugs botch brain's wiring - Futurity: Research News New Alzheimer's drugs botch brain's wiring Futurity: Research News (Credit: iStockphoto) NORTHWESTERN (US) — Alzheimer's drugs currently in clinical trials may have potentially adverse side effects, including memory damage. A Northwestern University study with mice suggests the drugs could act like a bad electrician, ... Wednesday, February 22, 2012  11:42:00 AM City adds beds for severe dementia cases at Peter D. Clark Clark home - Ottawa Citizen City adds beds for severe dementia cases at Peter D. Clark Clark home Ottawa Citizen By Neco Cockburn, The Ottawa Citizen February 22, 2012 11:08 AM OTTAWA — Council has approved a plan to convert a 12-bed unit at a long-term care home into a wing for people with “persistent and severe” dementia-related behaviours. New Wing Approved for Peter D Clark Long Term Care Home580 CFRA Radio all 4 news articles Wednesday, February 22, 2012  11:11:00 AM Alzheimer's can't wait - South Hill Enterprise Alzheimer's can't wait South Hill Enterprise The need to raise the awareness of Alzheimer's can't wait any longer. More than 10000 Baby Boomers turn 65 each day, thus the threshold of increased risk for developing Alzheimer's. Even still, this is an historic moment in our country. Wednesday, February 22, 2012  10:53:00 AM Thousands of people suffering from dementia go undiagnosed in Gloucestershire ... - This is Gloucestershire French Tribune Thousands of people suffering from dementia go undiagnosed in Gloucestershire ... This is Gloucestershire NEARLY 60 per cent of people with dementia in Gloucestershire do not know they have the condition. That's according to new figures released by the Alzheimer's Society, which also show 40 per cent of the 8619 sufferers in the county were diagnosed last ... There's still a long way to go in diagnosing dementiaWorcester News Dementia Cases Rise By 1000 In The North-EastFrench Tribune More are diagnosed with dementiaSwindon Advertiser This is Plymouth -Alzheimer's Society -Northampton Chronicle & Echo all 13 news articles Wednesday, February 22, 2012  10:51:00 AM EEUU diseña plan para combatir temido mal de alzhéimer El gobierno del presidente Barack Obama declaró el miércoles a la enfermedad de alzhéimer como "una de las condiciones de salud más temidas" al emitir un bosquejo sobre una nueva estrategia nacional para combatir el aumento de esta enfermedad de deterioro mental. Wednesday, February 22, 2012  10:09:00 AM City adds beds for severe dementia cases at Peter D. Clark home - Ottawa Citizen City adds beds for severe dementia cases at Peter D. Clark home Ottawa Citizen By Neco Cockburn, The Ottawa Citizen February 22, 2012 11:08 AM OTTAWA — Council has approved a plan to convert a 12-bed unit at a long-term care home into a wing for people with “persistent and severe” dementia-related behaviours. Wednesday, February 22, 2012  9:36:00 AM There's still a long way to go in diagnosing dementia - Worcester News French Tribune There's still a long way to go in diagnosing dementia Worcester News NEARLY 200 more people were diagnosed with dementia in Worcestershire last year but many more are affected who are not diagnosed, says a charity. There were 2945 people diagnosed with dementia in Worcestershire in 2011, 190 more than the previous year ... Dementia Cases Rise By 1000 In The North-EastFrench Tribune Nearly 2000 live with undiagnosed dementiaThis is Plymouth More are diagnosed with dementiaSwindon Advertiser Alzheimer's Society -Northampton Chronicle & Echo -East Anglian Daily Times all 12 news articles Wednesday, February 22, 2012  9:00:00 AM Obama's Alzheimer's plan focuses on treatment, care CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Obama administration's plan to fight Alzheimer's disease aims to harness the nation's expertise to find real treatments by 2025 and improve the care and treatment of the 5.1 million Americans already afflicted with the brain-wasting disease. The draft plan, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, makes treatment a top priority, but it also ... Wednesday, February 22, 2012  8:33:00 AM U.S. drafts plan to fight Alzheimer's disease Washington The Obama administration declared Alzheimer's "one of the most-feared health conditions" on Wednesday as it issued a draft of the nation's first strategy to fight the devastating disease that is on the rise as the population ages.