Posts Tagged ‘alzheimer’s disease’
The Parkinson Pandemic and April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Every April, the Parkinson’s Foundation seeks to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease (PD) during Parkinson’s Awareness Month. World Parkinson’s Day is observed on April 11, during which time Parkinson’s organizations seek to raise donations to fund the ongoing research to find a cure, prevention or better treatment strategies for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease.The Parkinson’s…
Read MoreCoping with Sundowning
If you’re dealing with a parent or spouse with Alzheimer’s disease, you’ve probably heard of “sundowning.” The term refers to a state of confusion experienced by people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. It’s called sundowning because of when it occurs — in late afternoon. It doesn’t stop there, though. In many cases,…
Read MoreNew Method for Accurate Alzheimer’s Diagnosis?
A new brain imaging method can show the spread of specific protein depositions, which are unique to Alzheimer’s disease. A new imaging test from Lund University in Sweden may be able to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, reports Science Daily. Getting a proper diagnosis can be difficult with dementia conditions. A range of conditions can cause…
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