Updated October 28, 2008
Understanding the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are two of the most commonly confused mental disorders. They may share common symptoms, but they are two different conditions associated with aging.
Pottstown Mercury - Pottstown,PA,USA
October 27, 2008
Mental recovery begins at home
A Goverment programme to screen elderly folk for mental illnesses in the community rather than in hospitals is being ramped up even as a pilot project found that home-based treatment led to a marked dip in hospital admissions.
Straits Times - Singapore
October 26, 2008
How to get a degree of protection against Alzheimer's
Higher education, it seems, creates a buffer against the effects of dementia on the brain
guardian.co.uk - UK
October 21, 2008
Does your job protect you against Alzheimer's disease?
A university education and a mentally challenging job help to protect the brain against the onslaught of dementia, a new Italian study has found.
Financial Times - London,England,UK
October 21, 2008
Report Finds Risks of Developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases can be Dramatically Reduced
Environmental factors are key drivers inAlzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, according to the authors of a newreport, "Environmental Threats to Healthy Aging", released today.
International Business Times - New York,NY,USA
October 23, 2008
UIC researchers developing new drug class to combat Alzheimer's
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy has received a four-year, $1.87 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue research into discovering a new drug class that will treat Alzheimer's disease.
EurekAlert (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
October 22, 2008
More Alzheimer’s Risk for Hispanics, Studies Find
Studies suggest that many Hispanics may have more risk factors for developing dementia than other groups, and a significant number appear to be getting Alzheimer’s earlier.
New York Times - United States
October 20, 2008
Job choice 'affects Alzheimer's'
Going to university, then choosing a mentally demanding job may help protect the brain from the devastating impact of Alzheimer's disease on memory. Mentally demanding jobs and more education appear to protect people from the memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease, Italian researchers said on Monday.
BBC News - UK
October 21, 2008
Education protects against Alzheimer's impact
Reuters UK - UK
October 20, 2008
Diagnostic uncertainty in a severely demented male patient: a case report
Current trends in dementia research focus on early and accurate diagnosis. In clinical practice however, this is not always possible, as multiple underlying pathologies produce mixed dementia syndromes.
7thSpace Interactive (press release) - New York,NY,USA
October 19, 2008
Fatty acid 'link' to Alzheimer's
A food substance normally associated with good health may play an active role in Alzheimer's disease, new research has shown.
The Press Association
October 19, 2008
Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia
Dr. Hart says its important for families to talk with their loved one early on in the diagnosis.
WCSH-TV - Portland,ME,USA
October 17, 2008