Dementia Care Costs among Highest of all Diseases

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[08/04/2013] The costs of caring for people with dementia in the U.S. are comparable to – if not greater than – those for heart disease and cancer, according to new estimates by researchers at the University of Michigan Health System and nonprofit RAND Corporation.Dementia Care Costs among Highest of all Diseases - Read more

Tackling Issues of Sexuality among People with Dementia

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[25/03/2013] Managing the delicate issue of sexual expression amongst people with dementia is the focus of a new education resource produced by Griffith University researcher Cindy Jones.Tackling Issues of Sexuality among People with Dementia - Read more

Dementia: Eating Habits Improve Physical and Mental Health

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[08/03/2013] A new analysis has found that a combination of methods that help patients with dementia remember proper eating habits can improve their physical health and lessen symptoms of depression. The study indicates that clinicians should consider using this intervention in individuals with dementia who also have poor nutrition and signs of depression.Dementia: Eating Habits Improve Physical and Mental Health - Read more

Dementia Sufferers Benefit from GPS

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[25/02/2013] Localisation technology helps achieve an increased sense of security, freedom and quality of life for dementia patients...Dementia Sufferers Benefit from GPS - Read more

Palliative Care Experts Call for Better Home Care

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[12/11/2012] Improved home care resources for people, who would prefer to die at home, are key to providing better end of life care and reducing the strain of the United Kingdom's ageing population on the National Health Service (NHS). Palliative Care Experts Call for Better Home Care - Read more

Chewing Ability Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

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[17/10/2012] Can you bite into an apple? If so, you are more likely to maintain mental abilities, according to new research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Chewing Ability Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk - Read more

Home-based Assessment Tool for Dementia Screening

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[12/10/2012] With baby boomers approaching the age of 65 and new cases of Alzheimer's disease expected to increase by 50 percent by the year 2030, Georgia Tech researchers have created a tool that allows adults to screen themselves for early signs of dementia.Home-based Assessment Tool for Dementia Screening - Read more

World Alzheimer’s Day

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[19/09/2012] Dementia diseases affect more and more people - there are currently about 35 million patients worldwide. By 2050 the number will rise to an estimated 115 million. In order to raise attention for the situation of Alzheimer's patients, every year on 21 September, the World Alzheimer's Day takes place.World Alzheimer’s Day - Read more

Children in Foster Care Develop Resilience Through Compassion

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[27/07/2012] A new study shows that a therapeutic intervention called Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) appears to improve the mental and physical health of adolescents in foster care. CBCT is a tool that provides strategies for people to develop more compassionate attitudes toward themselves and others.Children in Foster Care Develop Resilience Through Compassion - Read more

Helping Alzheimer's Patients Stay Independent

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[20/07/2012] Family members or professional caregivers who do everything for older adults with Alzheimer's disease may just be wanting to help, but one University of Alberta researcher says that creating excess dependency may rob the patients of their independence and self-worth.Helping Alzheimer's Patients Stay Independent - Read more

MRI Technique May Predict Progress of Dementias

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[06/06/2012] A new technique for analysing brain images offers the possibility of using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to predict the rate of progression and physical path of many degenerative brain diseases, report scientists of the University of California, San Francisco.MRI Technique May Predict Progress of Dementias - Read more

“Bufdis“ Are in Short Supply

They are the new people doing community service: So called Bufdis, engaged people of every age and gender who can espouse different social projects in the Federal Voluntary Service. So far, so good. But how is this possibility of social commitment accepted? REHACARE.de got an idea of it on site at a senior citizen's home.“Bufdis“ Are in Short Supply - Read more

Unique Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program

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[23/05/2012] Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 5.4 million people in the United States, some 480,000 of them in California. Nearly half of all people 85 and older will be stricken with the disease. The overall burden of dementia is still higher, with Alzheimer's accounting for only 60 to 80 per cent of dementia cases.Unique Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program - Read more

Research: Racial Gap in Dementia

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[16/03/2012] In a new study, one researcher will explore why in old age, blacks are much more likely to have dementia than whites.Research: Racial Gap in Dementia - Read more

Hearing Loss Linked to 3-Fold Risk of Falling

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[07/03/2012] Hearing loss has been linked with a variety of medical, social and cognitive ills, including dementia. However, a new study led by a Johns Hopkins researcher suggests that hearing loss may also be a risk factor for another huge public health problem: falls.Hearing Loss Linked to 3-Fold Risk of Falling - Read more

March 2012: Conflicts in Care

Whether forcible encroachments or illegal employment of nursing staff – there are more problems in geriatric care than most people suppose. Many conflicts originate from ignorance, excessive demand or financial difficulties. Our Topic of the Month March shows you how to solve „Conflicts in Care“.March 2012: Conflicts in Care - Read more

Cognitive Problems Common Among Non-Demented Elderly

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[24/02/2012] Both subjective and objective cognitive impairment are highly common among non-demented elderly Swedes, with an overall prevalence of 39 per cent and 25 per cent respectively, according to a nationwide twin study by researchers of Karolinska Institutet.Cognitive Problems Common Among Non-Demented Elderly - Read more

Eating Fish Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

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[05/12/2011] People who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.Eating Fish Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's Disease - Read more

Dementia People with Stroke More Likely to Become Disabled

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[09/11/2011] New research shows that people with dementia who have a stroke are more likely to become disabled and not return home - compared to people who didn't have dementia at the time they had a stroke.Dementia People with Stroke More Likely to Become Disabled - Read more

Small Group Homes for Dementia Patients

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[19/10/2011] Small group homes for people with dementia provide good quality care and a domestic environment where people can live as individuals and families can get involved. Small Group Homes for Dementia Patients - Read more

Living with Dementia and Making Decisions

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[05/10/2011] People with dementia can still make decisions in their everyday lives and with support from partners can continue to do so as their condition advances. This is one of the preliminary findings of a two-year research project into how married couples living with dementia make decisions on a daily basis.Living with Dementia and Making Decisions - Read more

Barriers of dementia

According to the forecast of the "World Alzheimer's Report 2009" in 2010 more than 35 million people were suffering from some form of dementia. An increasing trend - experts estimate that the number of patients will nearly double every 20 years. Scientists and politicians urge that further research on dementia should be conducted, as well as searching for therapies. Barriers of dementia - Read more

World Alzheimer's Day 2011: "Faces of Dementia"

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[21/09/2011] The theme for World Alzheimer's Day 2011 is 'Faces of dementia'. In much different materials and activities Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) and Alzheimer associations across the world will focus on the many issues surrounding the 'Faces of dementia'.World Alzheimer's Day 2011: "Faces of Dementia" - Read more

Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia

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[12/09/2011] Any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition's progression once it starts, reported a Mayo Clinic study. Researchers examined the role of aerobic exercise in preserving cognitive abilities and concluded that it should not be overlooked as an important therapy against dementia.Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia - Read more

Keeping Up Your Overall Health May Keep Dementia Away

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[05/09/2011] Improving and maintaining health factors not traditionally associated with dementia, such as denture fit, vision and hearing, may lower a person's risk for developing dementia, according to a new study.Keeping Up Your Overall Health May Keep Dementia Away - Read more

Alzheimer's Disease: Vitamin C Dissolves Toxic Protein Aggregates

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[24/08/2011] Researchers at Lund University have discovered a new function for vitamin C. Treatment with vitamin C can dissolve the toxic protein aggregates that build up in the brain in Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's Disease: Vitamin C Dissolves Toxic Protein Aggregates - Read more

Better Communication Needed between Caregivers and their Relatives with Dementia

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[05/08/2011] Caregivers and their relatives who suffer from mild to moderate dementia often have different perceptions regarding the amount and quality of care given and received.Better Communication Needed between Caregivers and their Relatives with Dementia - Read more

Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable

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[01/08/2011] Over half of all Alzheimer's disease cases could potentially be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment or prevention of chronic medical conditions, according to a study led by Doctor Deborah Barnes, a mental health researcher at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable - Read more

Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia

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[27/07/2011] A model study with the title "Selbstwahrnehmung und Intervention" (self-perception and intervention) is being launched at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases. A central goal of the study is to discover how the self-determination of people with dementia in the early stages of their illness can be fostered in an individual, precisely tailored, and thus resource-oriented manner. Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia - Read more

Helping Brush up Oral Hygiene in Nursing Homes

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[08/05/2011] People with dementia may soon have improved oral hygiene because of a National Institutes of Health 1.4 million dollars, four-year grant to an assistant professor of nursing, Penn State for a new study.Helping Brush up Oral Hygiene in Nursing Homes - Read more

Storytelling Program Improves Lives of People with Alzheimer's

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[28/02/2011] Researchers have found that participation in TimeSlips, a drug-free, creative storytelling intervention, improves communication skills and positive affect in persons with dementia.Storytelling Program Improves Lives of People with Alzheimer's - Read more

New Mode of Dementia Care Lowers Hospitalization Rates

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[14/02/2011] An innovative model of dementia care significantly reduces emergency department visits and hospitalizations, and encourages use of medications that are not harmful to older brains. The result is improved health for older adults and their family caregivers and lower healthcare costs. New Mode of Dementia Care Lowers Hospitalization Rates - Read more

Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia

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[09/02/2011] In newly published research analysing data on more than 3.8 million deceased nursing home residents, researchers at Brown University found the proportion of residents with dementia who benefited from Medicare hospice care nearly tripled – and the duration of care more than doubled – between 1999 and 2006.Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia - Read more

Elderly: New Brief Tool to Screen for Cognitive Impairment

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[05/01/2011] The Sweet 16, a new screening test developed by a team of geriatricians and neurologists at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, could help clinicians more rapidly detect dementia in elderly patients.Elderly: New Brief Tool to Screen for Cognitive Impairment - Read more

Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia

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[22/12/2010] A new study of nursing home records shows more residents with dementia are seeking a hospice benefit and using it longer. The study also estimates that 40 percent of nursing home residents die with some degree of dementia.Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia - Read more

70-Year-Olds Smarter than they Used to Be

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[22/11/2010] Today´s 70-year-olds do far better in intelligence tests than their predecessors. It has also become more difficult to detect dementia in its early stages, though forgetfulness is still an early symptom, reveals new research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, based on the H70 study.70-Year-Olds Smarter than they Used to Be - Read more

70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be

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[27/10/2010] Today´s 70-year-olds do far better in intelligence tests than their predecessors. It has also become more difficult to detect dementia in its early stages, though forgetfulness is still an early symptom, reveals new research.70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be - Read more

Walking Six Miles per Week Preserves Memory in Old Age

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[18/10/2010] New research suggests that walking at least six miles per week may protect brain size and in turn, preserve memory in old age, according to a study. Walking Six Miles per Week Preserves Memory in Old Age - Read more

Alzheimer's: Friends and Family Detect Early Signs better

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[04/10/2010] Family members and close friends are more sensitive to early signs of Alzheimer's dementia than traditional screening tests, according to researchers.Alzheimer's: Friends and Family Detect Early Signs better - Read more

Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia

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[03/09/2010] Psychological stress in middle age could lead to the development of dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer's disease, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia - Read more

Sleep Disorder May Signal Dementia and Parkinson's Disease

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[09/08/2010] A new study shows that a sleep disorder may be a sign of dementia or Parkinson's disease up to 50 years before the disorders are diagnosed.Sleep Disorder May Signal Dementia and Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Childhood Malnutrition Affects Brain Function in Old Age

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[06/08/2010] Malnutrition early in life appears to diminish brain function in older adulthood, according to a study led by a Michigan State University (MSU) researcher that has implications for many poor, developing nations.Childhood Malnutrition Affects Brain Function in Old Age - Read more

More Education Lowers Dementia Risk

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[02/08/2010] A team of researchers from the UK and Finland has discovered why people who stay in education longer have a lower risk of developing dementia – a question that has puzzled scientists for the past decade.More Education Lowers Dementia Risk - Read more

Education Helps against Dementia

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[30/06/2010] Researchers have discovered that education not only delays the early symptoms of dementia, but can also slow down the development of the disease – a finding that could result in faster diagnosis and treatment of dementia.Education Helps against Dementia - Read more

Dementia: Family Caregiving Increases Risk for Spouses

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[28/06/2010] Husbands or wives who care for spouses with dementia are six times more likely to develop the memory-impairing condition than those whose spouses don't have it, according to results of a 12-year study.Dementia: Family Caregiving Increases Risk for Spouses - Read more

Dementia Takes away the Meaning of Flavours

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[16/06/2010] Flavour is vulnerable in certain degenerative dementias, with patients developing abnormal eating behaviours including changes in food preferences, faddism and pathological sweet tooth. New research has revealed evidence that these behaviours are linked to a loss of meaning for flavours.Dementia Takes away the Meaning of Flavours - Read more

Family Caregiving Is Stress Filled and Isolating

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[02/06/2010] Family members who provide care to relatives with dementia, but do not have formal training, frequently experience overwhelming stress that sometimes leads to breakdowns or depression.Family Caregiving Is Stress Filled and Isolating - Read more

Spouses who Care for Partners with Dementia at Risk of Same Fate

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[31/05/2010] Husbands or wives who care for spouses with dementia are six times more likely to develop the memory-impairing condition than those whose spouses don't have it, according to a study.Spouses who Care for Partners with Dementia at Risk of Same Fate - Read more

Living With Dementia Demands Better Design

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[10/05/2010] New research has revealed how design can improve the quality of life for people with dementia. The researchers hope that it will form a blueprint for future building, lay-out and management of care homes.Living With Dementia Demands Better Design - Read more

New Ethical Guidelines Needed for Dementia Research

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[12/04/2010] Ethicist Stefan Eriksson proposes a new approach to the dilemma of including dementia patients and others with limited decision making capabilities in research.New Ethical Guidelines Needed for Dementia Research - Read more

Alzheimer's: Cognition Declines Four Times Faster

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[07/04/2010] People with Alzheimer's disease experience a rate of cognitive decline four times greater than those with no cognitive impairment according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.Alzheimer's: Cognition Declines Four Times Faster - Read more

Use of Feeding Tubes in Dementia Patients

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[08/03/2010] Researchers from Brown University and Harvard Medical School are calling for improved decision-making in the use of feeding tubes for hospitalized nursing home residents with advanced dementia.Use of Feeding Tubes in Dementia Patients - Read more

Elderly: Untreated Poor Vision Linked to Dementia

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[24/02/2010] Elderly people with visual disorders that are left untreated are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease - the most common form of dementia, according to a new study.Elderly: Untreated Poor Vision Linked to Dementia - Read more

Improving Eating Skills of Dementia Patients

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[01/02/2010] An international study involving academics from the University of Sheffield has shown that it is possible to improve the eating skills and nutritional status of older people with dementia.Improving Eating Skills of Dementia Patients - Read more

Chemicals in Fruit and Veg Offer Dementia Hope

[17/07/2009] A group of chemicals found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as tea, cocoa and red wine, could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease.Chemicals in Fruit and Veg Offer Dementia Hope - Read more

The Emotional Cost of Nursing

[03/07/2009] What are the costs of caring? A new project in the School of Psychology explores nurses’ experience of distress and aims to determine if empathy with patients is associated with traumatic experience in nurses.The Emotional Cost of Nursing - Read more

Help or Harm: Feeding Tubes in Advanced Dementia

[15/04/2009] Family members grappling with the decision to allow a feeding tube for a relative with advanced dementia will find little comfort from a new review of evidence. Help or Harm: Feeding Tubes in Advanced Dementia - Read more

Women More Likely to Have Dementia in Very Old Age

[04/07/2008] Women over age 90 are significantly more likely to have Memory Problems compared to men in their 90s, according to a study.Women More Likely to Have Dementia in Very Old Age - Read more

Dementia: YouTube and Facebook as Information Channels

[18/06/2008] YouTube, the online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos, has teamed up with scientists to tap the video sharing platform to drive medical research.Dementia: YouTube and Facebook as Information Channels - Read more

Language Problems Follow Learning Disabilities

[28/03/2008] Individuals with a neurodegenerative condition affecting language appear more likely to have had a history of learning disabilities than those with other types of dementia or with no cognitive problems, according to a report.Language Problems Follow Learning Disabilities - Read more

Educated People with Dementia Lose Memory Faster

[24/10/2007] People with more years of education lose their memory faster than those with less education in the years prior to a diagnosis of dementia, according to new researchEducated People with Dementia Lose Memory Faster - Read more

Smokers Are More Likely to Develop Dementia

[05/09/2007] People who smoke are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or dementia than non smokers or those who smoked in the past, according to a study published in the latest issue of the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.Smokers Are More Likely to Develop Dementia - Read more

Memory Test Can Reveal Nascent Dementia

[18/06/2007] Memory problems have many causes. In a new thesis scientists show that a neuropsychological memory test can predict the risk of dementia developing. Memory Test Can Reveal Nascent Dementia - Read more

Acupressure Reduces Agitated Behaviour in Dementia

[22/01/2007] Acupressure can significantly reduce agitated behaviour in older patients with dementia, according to a study published in the February issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing.Acupressure Reduces Agitated Behaviour in Dementia - Read more

Alzheimer 's Disease: Disease Management

[22/09/2006] A pan-European report: ‘Who cares? The state of dementia care in Europe', published by Alzheimer Europe, highlights serious gaps in dementia care. Dementia is a major public health problem. Alzheimer 's Disease: Disease Management - Read more

Over 3 Million Pensioners with Mental Health Problems

[30/06/2006] Unless action is taken to promote good mental health and well-being for older people. Over three million pensioners will experience mental health problems by 2021, a new report reveals. Over 3 Million Pensioners with Mental Health Problems - Read more