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It takes a village to combat dementia

 
Studies have indicated that socialization can play a significant protective role in the development of Alzheimer’s but along with that we also know that once an individual receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, socialization can help even as the disease progresses. The problem is that dementia is a scary diagnosis. It’s made even scarier for the family of the person with dementia and the person with dementia because a contributing member of society can suddenly be ostracized by the very people who could make dementia easier for them. That’s why in a Dementia 2012 conference, many European countries launched a program for creating dementia-friendly communities.

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New diabetic study may indicate slower cognitive decline is possible

 
Chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes are among the most common and most costly health conditions and contribute to the inability to remain in the community either because of inappropriate housing or an increased need to access skilled nursing care.  Hospital and physician services are the largest components of health care costs with long term costs accounting for 12 percent of the total health care costs in 2008 according the U.S. Census Bureau.

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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness & Family Caregivers Month

What is dementia?

If there is a boogieman out there, his name is dementia and unlike the monsters under the bed when you were a child, this monster is real. However, as with most monsters, with proper preparation you can keep the monster from completely destroying your life.  Here’s one person’s take on preparing for the disease.

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Experimental drug study slows cognitive decline in some Alzheimer's cases

Eli Lilly and Company announced Oct. 8 that a second look at an experimental drug therapy called solanezumab that targets mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, found the cognitive decline in study participants slowed by 34 percent.  A full report and study results can be found here.  http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Alzheimers/2012/20121009-Alzheimers_Patients.htm

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