The fear that they may be diagnosed for potential dementia prevents many people from seeking an early diagnosis of the disease.
Tag: Dementia
Dementia research to be aided by mobile game
Video games will now be powered up for the more meaningful purpose of serving as an aid in dementia research, than serving as mere entertainment. Researchers have developed a video game that…
Increase In Depression May Predict ‘Dementia’
A new research study says that if the symptoms of depression steadily increase over time in older age, it could indicate early signs of dementia.
Alzheimer’s drug helps keep late stage dementia patients out of care homes: Study
A highly inexpensive Alzheimer’s drug is capable of keeping late stage dementia patients out of care homes, researchers have revealed. Authors of the new study have called upon doctors to rethink their…
Alzheimer’s charity blasts media over sensational reports
Alzheimer’s Scotland has lashed out at media companies for sensational reports suggesting that people can catch Alzheimer’s or it may be passed onto through surgeries – something that the charity says are…
New test could pave way for early detection of Alzheimer’s, other dementias
A multi-institute effort has resulted in development of a novel test which could allow for better management of age-related diseases and identification of people most at risk of Alzheimer’s, other dementias. The…
Dementia epidemic reports might not be entirely true, study suggests
A team of researchers including those from Cambridge University has claimed that dementia cases in some Western European countries seem to be stabilising contrasting recent studies which have put forward the notion…
Number of people with dementia could be stabilising despite population ageing
Contrary to recent studies that have claimed that number of dementia cases in the world are increasing, a new Policy View published in The Lancet Neurology journal claims that the number of…
‘Brainy mice’ could teach researchers a thing or two about dementia and PTSD
Led by researchers at University of British Columbia, scientists have developed ‘brainy mice’ by mutating it genetically and they are hopeful that this development could help unravel mysteries behind dementia, PTSD and…
Alzheimer’s finding questions copper hypothesis
A new research has questioned the role of particular protein – beta amyloid – in development of Alzheimer’s disease suggesting that it could be helpful to human health. An international team of…
Older adults can fend off cognitive decline due to mini-strokes through walking
Regular exercise indisputably helps people lead healthier lives during their adulthood right through to their old age and now a new research is suggesting that beyond the physical benefits of workout, older…
Dementia patients could benefit from music therapy
Researchers have revealed through a study that dementia patients could benefit from music therapy with marked improvements to their symptoms and wellbeing as well as a reduction in disruptiveness to staff at…
Saliva test could expose Alzheimer’s early
Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2015 have revealed that brain scans, memory tests and body fluids such as saliva may hold the keys to understanding a person’s likelihood of developing…
Genes responsible for Alzheimer’s may be “at work” long before any symptoms arise
A new research has suggested that genetic variations linked to Alzheimer’s disease may be “at work” promoting deposits of plaque in the brain long before any symptoms of the disease can be…
Over two thirds GPs believe dementia patients are let down by health services
Dementia patients in the UK are being let down by lack of support from National Health Services (NHS) and social care in the UK, a new poll of over 1,000 family doctors…