Tagged: Dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease Health Byte

Posted on June 22nd, 2009

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is the loss of intellectual and social abilities severe enough to interfere with daily functioning. Learn about Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, treatments, and diagnosis in this video on health and diseases.
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Swedish Brain Power

Posted on May 27th, 2009

Swedish Brain Power researchers in Sweden collaborates to reach a common goal – earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders. Behind the programme are the Knowledge Foundation, the Foundation for Strategic Research, Vinnova, VĂ„rdalstiftelsen (the Foundation for Health Care Sciences and Allergy Research), Invest in Sweden Agency and The Knut [...]

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In their own words (Part 2/4)

Posted on May 16th, 2009

Daryl and Richard Munday
Daryl and Richard were an active couple who worked overseas, travelled extensively and enjoyed a wide variety of sports and outdoor activities.
In 2002 things changed. Daryl became confused and forgetful and lost her job working in a busy solicitors’ office.
After years of frustrating and inconclusive tests in which Daryl was told [...]

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Dementias: Caregiving and diagnosis

Posted on May 15th, 2009

Early diagnosis, early intervention and developing new therapies are the passion of UCSF neuroscientists. At the same time, they realize they will not have a cure tomorrow. A lot of their daily work involves taking care of patients, offering support to their families, protecting them from the bad decisions that might be made. “A lot [...]

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SECOND OPINION | Memory Enhancement | PBS

Posted on May 11th, 2009

This PBS medical series explores illnesses one at a time and features a panel of physicians and other experts essing individual cases.
Crossword puzzles, vitamins and classical music have all been promoted as tools for improving memory. Panelists discuss the recent theories and research surrounding memory enhancement and help viewers separate fact from fiction.
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SIRA: Aging Memory and Dementia

Posted on May 10th, 2009

John W. Daly, M.D. istant Clinical Professor of Medicine, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Dr. Daly differentiates these disorders from the physical and mental changes accompanying normal aging. Series: “SIRA (Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging)” [4/2008] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 13998]
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Herzog Hospital

Posted on May 10th, 2009

Sarah Herzog Hospital, established in 1894 is Israel’s foremost center for geriatric and mental health care, combining exceptional medical care with outstanding research achievements. With 350 beds, Herzog Hospital is the third largest hospital in Jerusalem. Today the Hospital specializes in the full range of problems ociated with aging-
acute medical problems, physical rehabilitation; Psychogeriatrics; with [...]

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Scottish Dementia Working Group – Listening to the Experts 7 – Ways of coping

Posted on May 8th, 2009

Members of the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) discuss their experiences of living with dementia, early symptoms of dementia and getting a diagnosis.
Website: Alzheimer Scotland http://www.alzscot.org
Duration : 0:4:41

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Scottish Dementia Working Group – Listening to the Experts 6 – Impact on Daily life

Posted on May 7th, 2009

Members of the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) discuss their experiences of living with dementia, early symptoms of dementia and getting a diagnosis.
Website: Alzheimer Scotland http://www.alzscot.org
Duration : 0:2:36

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Out of the shadows – Stigma

Posted on May 6th, 2009

People with dementia speak out about the impact stigma has on their lives. Over 50% of UK adults thinks there is a stigma around dementia, according to Alzheimer’s Society research.
The video features Tricia Davis from Gwent, Heather Roberts from Derby and Ken Clasper from County Durham and accompanies the launch of the new Alzheimer’s [...]

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