Understanding memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's seminar Tuesday (Reno Gazette-Journal)

Sharing Smiles Adult Day Care is hosting a free two-hour luncheon seminar for the public on Understanding Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Tuesday at their facility located at 807 S. Maine St.

A form of dementia that strikes young people (Florence Morning News)

Dementia is a problem of the elderly, right? Generally that?s true. But there is one form of the disease that can strike people when they are very young, in their 20?s or even their teens. It?s called Frontotemporal Dementia, or FTD.

Isabella seeks equipment to help locate missing Alzheimer's, dementia patients (The Morning Sun)

Isabella County officials are now more committed than ever to get equipment that would help locate missing Alzheimer's or dementia patients after an elderly man was found safe Wednesday afternoon.

Omega-3s: Mixed Findings for Elderly (WebMD)

Omega-3 fatty acids may help some older adults avoid dementia and live longer -- but they may not be brighten the moods of seniors who aren't depressed, three new studies show.

Delaying dementia a walk in the park (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

New Australian research seems to have proven for the first time that walking can help the memory and perhaps even delay the onset of dementia.

Older people can improve their memory and postpone dementia with exercise (News-Medical-Net)

A study by Australian researchers has found that regular, moderate exercise may help improve memory in older people and delay the onset of dementia.Older people can improve their memory and postpone dementia with exercise

Memory loss, Alzheimer's focus of presentation (Marin Independent Journal)

A presentation titled "Understanding Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease" will be from 1 to 3 p.

For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

FRIDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Suppose you're a healthy, physically fit, nonsmoking male. Your risk of heart attack is already low. Would having a drink or two of alcohol a day provide any additional protective benefit?

Statin use in later years may lessen dementia risk. (Evansville Courier & Press)

Besides lowering cholesterol, might statins also prevent memory loss and dementia?

Commit to hosting a coffee break to help those suffering from Alzheimer's disease (Ancaster News)

On Sept. 18, you can help the almost half a million Canadians living with dementia by hosting a coffee break during the 13th annual Alzheimer Coffee Break fundraiser.

Understanding memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's seminar Tuesday

Sharing Smiles Adult Day Care is hosting a free two-hour luncheon seminar for the public on Understanding Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Tuesday at their facility located at 807 S. Maine St.

Omega-3s: Mixed Findings for Elderly

Sept. 5, 2008 -- Omega-3 fatty acids may help some older adults avoid dementia and live longer, but they may not brighten the moods of seniors who aren't depressed.

Not A Serious Student of Anything

LATimes: Republican vice presidential nominee Palin attended 5 colleges in 6 years It wasn't like she was bouncing between Stanford and Harvard, either.

High Blood Pressure and Dementia

Doctors know lowering blood pressure can help prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke, but now they have evidence it also plays a role in lowering the risk for Alzheimer's disease and other ...

Sheriff: Missing Lafayette man found

Authorities have found an 80-year-old man who had been missing from his home since Thursday afternoon, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said.

Common Signs of Canine Dementia

What about dogs? Have you noticed odd behaviors in your senior dog that you can't explain? Here is a list of the most common signs seen with senior dementia in dogs.

EMEA Releases Guidelines On Development Of Medicines For Alzheimer's Disease And Parkinson's Disease

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia Also Included In: Parkinson's Disease Article Date: 05 Sep 2008 - 2:00 PDT The European Medicines Agency has released two guidelines for companies developing medicines for ...

Neurological Diseases May Be Caused By Fatal Protein Interactions

Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Also Included In: Alzheimer's / Dementia ; Parkinson's Disease ; Biology / Biochemistry Article Date: 05 Sep 2008 - 1:00 PDT In a collaborative study at the University of ...

Conversation Hour Dementia Forum

Every so often we break with the usual format of the Conversation Hour to open up the conversation to you, the listener.

UA Professor Wins Key Award In Gerontology From American Psychological Association

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Seniors / Aging ; Alzheimer's / Dementia Article Date: 05 Sep 2008 - 0:00 PDT Dr.