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Alzheimer's Disease - Page 4

Woman found covered in faeces

A Wellington retirement village is investigating complaints that a patient suffering from Alzheimer's disease and a stroke was found covered in her own faeces three times. Ref. Source 2

Disease Alzheimers

'Sleep cleans out brain gunk'

WHEN we sleep, our brains get rid of gunk that builds up while we're awake, suggests a study that may provide clues to treat Alzheimer's. Ref. Source 2

Alzheimer's Disease Health & Special Psychology

A DRUG could provide a breakthrough for Alzheimer's disease within the next five years, UK scientists say.

People aged 55 to 90 are currently being recruited to a final-stage study in the US, which will examine if the drug solanezumab slows the cognitive and functional decline of people with mild Alzheimer's. Ref. Source 4

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Gene Linked To Alzheimers Poses A Special Threat To Women


Scientists have figured out one reason women might be more vulnerable to Alzheimer's: A risk gene doubles women's chances of getting the disease but has minimal effect on men.
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Disease Alzheimers

Simple Test For Alzheimers Draws Closer


UK scientists announce that certain proteins in blood can predict the onset of dementia in people suffering from mild cognitive impairment
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Should We Offer Alzheimer's Patients Love and Care or Push Them Into Assisted Suicide?

Sometimes I get emotional whiplash. On one hand, we see very prominent bioethicists say that we should starve Alzheimer's patients to death if they asked to be killed in an advance directive. Ref. Source 3

Alzheimer's Disease - Page 4

A new way to love: Spouses become caregivers as Alzheimer's progresses

Bill and Beverly Miller have always held hands while they walked. But holding his wife's hand has a new purpose Ref. Source 4

Alzheimer's Disease Psychology Special & Health - Page 4

This is one of the more terrible diseases that can suddenly come on someone. I think anyone getting close to their senior years begins to wonder if they will get this disease. Families that have to take care of relatives with Alzheimers really have a difficult life. Its like taking care of a baby in adult form.