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Living a full life, despite Alzheimer’s
Posted by Granemor101 34 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Diagnosis forces some changes, but “if there’s something you want to do, by George, you go out and do it!” advises former accountant with the disease.
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Is it old age or Alzheimer’s? Study alarms health-care experts
Posted by Magemanxl 35 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Survey says too many Canadians are living in denial about dementia, which delays treatment and counselling that can improve their quality of life.
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Learning to cope with Alzheimer’s takes time
Posted by RyuuHyuga 36 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
It can take years to accept the fact you are no longer the person you were, and find new ways to enjoy life.
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CT scans show bilingualism delays Alzheimer’s
Posted by daddydave 118 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have found the first physical proof that bilingualism delays Alzheimer's.
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Is Alzheimer’s disease contagious?
Posted by LittleEdge 125 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
A University of Texas neurology professor has found that Alzheimer cells from an elderly patient can trigger the disease in mice, a finding that could change everything currently understood about the disorder.
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Connecting socially with Alzheimer’s
Posted by Lokijester 189 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Nancy Blezy was intrigued when she heard about a café opening in a Nova Scotia community that would cater to Alzheimer’s patients and their families.
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What it’s like to know you’ll get Alzheimer’s
Posted by Jehezekel 202 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Gary was 25 when he found out his father had Alzheimer’s, and he lived with the possibility that he might develop the disease until he was 57. That is when he learned he did not inherit the gene.
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If you carried Alzheimer’s gene, would you want to know?
Posted by Superfluous 203 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Survey found that Alzheimer’s is the second most feared disease behind cancer.
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Mild brain injury raises risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia: study
Posted by mentalsniff 203 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Even concussions seem to raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia later in life, according to research conducted in older war veterans.
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Daily tasks can pose a threat to people with Alzheimer’s
Posted by magusjones 278 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Laundry, bathing, medication and even preparing meals can become confusing, creating health and safety risks.
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Caution urged over U.S. Alzheimer's guidelines
Posted by Mattyboy217 295 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
New U.S. guidelines that give patients an early warning of Alzheimer's disease could cause unnecessary worry if implemented here, says head of the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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Alzheimer’s disease: New clues for scientists
Posted by diva77677 309 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Anything that brings researchers closer to understanding Alzheimer's, such as the discovery of five new genes, is welcome.
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Four new genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk
Posted by Unknown963 310 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Scientists from the University of Toronto’s Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases have helped identify four new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer’s patients must plan now for an uncertain future
Posted by qweasd170 314 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
As soon as you're diagnosed, it's important to get your affairs in order and decide who will make financial and health-care decisions on your behalf.
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Giving Alzheimer’s patients a voice at the table
Posted by klipper444 320 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Australian woman with the disease travels the world to battle stereotypes and promote positive images.
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YouDocs: Do you want to know your risk for Alzheimer’s disease?
Posted by Musashi316 349 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
We can make predictions about plenty of things, and soon there’ll be one more: your risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer’s ‘can and will be eliminated,’ researcher says
Posted by LordofAces 369 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Cure is just a matter of finding the right biochemicals to target the amyloid plaques that cause the disease, explains Dr. Patrick McGeer.
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Early-onset Alzheimer’s can be ‘heartbreaking’
Posted by samuelcheok 376 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Patients in their 40s or 50s often have family and financial responsibilities, including kids or teens still at home.
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How Alzheimer's made the music die
Posted by fireking1 382 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Pauline Trudel Fisher lives in an Ottawa facility, placed in “lockdown” for her own safety. She has Alzheimer’s disease and has lost her precious mind.
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Although denial is a natural response, a positive outlook and early treatment can help patients live a full life for years.
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Top 10 myths about Alzheimer’s disease
Posted by Foster945 396 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
There is no cure or guaranteed way to prevent the disease, but staying active and eating healthy foods may help slow its progression.
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Boomers must learn the subtle signs of Alzheimer's
Posted by SuperAdam34 398 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Small changes in mood or behaviour could be early indicators and should be checked out with a doctor. Early diagnosis and treatment can slow its progress.
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‘Good’ cholesterol may help prevent Alzheimer’s: study
Posted by Lucario0708 421 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Raising so-called “good” cholesterol may not just be good for the heart. New research says it may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, too.
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Walking 8 km per week slows Alzheimer’s: study
Posted by GeckoKing 435 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
It isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s, but a researcher who studied people with cognitive impairment says walking might improve the brain’s resistance to the disease and slow the decline.
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