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Technology cuts the cost of dementia care

Due to its ageing population, the Netherlands is seeing an explosive growth in the number of dementia patients. This is expected to increase from 250,000 in 2013 to 500,000 in 2050. Cost cutting in the healthcare ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New hope for dementia sufferers

(Medical Xpress)—Research that aims to rid dementia sufferers' brains of toxins could lead to a new treatment that reverses the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in the future.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dementia sufferers benefit from GPS

As part of the research project Trygge Spor, more than fifty dementia sufferers have been using GPS for periods varying from several weeks to up to a year. The results show that localisation technology helps ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Jan 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Passive smoking increases risk of severe dementia, according to study in China

Passive smoking, also known as 'second-hand' smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), is known to cause serious cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including coronary heart disease and lung cancer. However, until ...

Health created Jan 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Extra support needed for younger dementia sufferers, report finds

(Medical Xpress)—The unique needs of people with younger onset dementia have been addressed for the first time in new research by the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC). ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research advocates behavior-based treatment as an option for dementia patients

Dementia -- an acute loss of cognitive ability -- can be marked by memory loss, decreased attention span, and disorientation. It occurs in severe disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Despite the fact that the condition ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast