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Irish Independent
1 week ago
Medicine

Advanced dementia patients may briefly regain memory months before they die

Some patients with late-stage Alzheimer's experience periods of lucidity, triggered by external stimuli, months before death. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Doctor leading Alzheimer blood test trial discusses breakthrough

Trialing blood tests for Alzheimer's diagnosis in UK memory clinics.
Research advancements in managing dementia risk factors. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Thousands to be offered blood tests for dementia in UK trial

Blood tests for dementia trials in the UK aim to speed up diagnosis for early stages.
These tests could revolutionize diagnosis and potentially increase accessibility to Alzheimer's drugs. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Health

Enough regular sleep helps to prevent dementia

Lack of sleep leads to mental fatigue and cognitive impairment.
Consistent sleep patterns are crucial for cognitive health. [ more ]
Inverse
2 months ago
Health

This Specific Type of Sleep Could Help Protect You From Dementia

Dementia is a result of significant cognitive decline affecting daily activities.
Risk factors for dementia include lifestyle habits like poor sleep. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Parenting

My Mother Has Alzheimer's Disease. This Is How I Explained It To My Kids.

Ty Lewis found support lacking when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and has since become an advocate for caregivers.
Lewis has created a community on her mother's Instagram page and has completed specialized training to help others with Alzheimer's and dementia. [ more ]
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bud-harrelson
www.amny.com
1 month ago
New York Mets

Mets, family remember Bud Harrelson as celebration of life begins with 2024 season | amNewYork

Bud Harrelson was a solid defender and key figure in Mets' history despite modest batting stats.
Harrelson was remembered for his kindness, generosity, and impact on multiple generations of Mets fanbases. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
New York Mets

Hayward's Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79

Bud Harrelson, a former New York Mets player, has died at the age of 79 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Harrelson was a key part of the Miracle Mets team that won the World Series in 1969 and later served as a coach in the 1986 championship-winning team. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 months ago
New York Mets

Bud Harrelson, shortstop who won 1969 World Series with Mets, dies at 79 after battle with Alzheimer's

Bud Harrelson, former New York Mets shortstop, has died at the age of 79 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Harrelson was a key player in the Mets' iconic 1969 championship and the '86 World Series and also managed the Mets for two seasons. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
New York Mets

Harrelson, scrappy Mets SS who fought Rose, dies

Bud Harrelson, former New York Mets shortstop, has died at the age of 79 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Harrelson was a key player in the Mets' miraculous 1969 World Series win and their championship victory in 1986.
Harrelson's greatest achievement in baseball was his decades of work with the Long Island Ducks, an independent minor league team he helped start and run. [ more ]
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diagnosis
time.com
3 months ago
Health

A Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease Is Almost Here

A blood test for Alzheimer's could make screening and monitoring the condition more accessible.
The blood test performed almost 95% accurately, making it a potential replacement for the current gold standard of cerebrospinal fluid tests. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
Health

Doctors say bizarre visual symptoms are telltale sign of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's subtype called posterior cortical atrophy affects vision primarily.
Thousands of people go up to four years before receiving the right diagnosis. [ more ]
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www.cbc.ca
11 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

Police search for missing person with Alzheimer's last seen in downtown Toronto | CBC News

Toronto police seeking public assistance to find missing person with Alzheimer's. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Writing

Dear Abby: I was a stay-at-home mom, and now I take my ex's money. What's wrong with that?

Family relationships can be strained by financial issues and past grievances, causing emotional distress. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Books

Column: For years, the Reagans' daughter regretted some things she wrote. Now she's at peace

Patti Davis has been chronicling her life as the daughter of Ronald and Nancy Reagan since 1986.
She has written books about her father's battle with Alzheimer's and her complicated relationship with her own mother. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

Message in a bottle written by NY students found 32 years later become bittersweet tribute to beloved teacher

A message in a bottle written by high school students in 1992 was discovered in Shinnecock Bay.
The family of the teacher who assigned the project, Richard E. Brooks, found the discovery bittersweet as Brooks passed away from Alzheimer's and his youngest daughter died unexpectedly. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
OMG science

Biogen dumps dubious Alzheimer's drug after profit-killing FDA scandal

Biogen is abandoning its Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm and terminating all development and commercialization activities.
The drug failed two Phase 3 trials and has faced controversy over its regulatory approval and pricing. [ more ]
The Drum
5 months ago
Marketing

Editors' Picks: The top 20 campaigns from The Drum Awards 2023

'Data Tienda' by DDB Latina & DDB México for WeCapital enabled low-income Mexican women to achieve financial inclusion and autonomy through a platform that creates credit scores based on loans from local neighborhood stores.
'Jingle Therapy' by VMLY&R Commerce for SBS & Asociación de Alzheimer de Puerto Rico used the SBS' 80-year archive of famous jingles to raise awareness and improve the quality of life for those with Alzheimer's in Puerto Rico. [ more ]
The Drum
5 months ago
Marketing

Results revealed at The Drum Awards for Digital Industries 2023

VMLY&R Commerce won the Grand Prix at The Drum Awards for Digital Industries for its work with SBS & Asociación de Alzheimer de Puerto Rico
The agency created 'Jingle Therapy', using famous advertising jingles from Puerto Rico's radio archive as a non-pharmacological therapy for Alzheimer's patients [ more ]
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