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Tag: Dementia

Dementia, Seniors

Assisted Living’s Breakneck Growth Leaves Patient Safety Behind

December 18, 2018

Dementia care is the fastest-growing segment of assisted living. But facilities across the country are straining to deliver on their promises of attentive care

Brain and Nervous System, Dementia

UW researchers classify Alzheimer’s patients into 6 subgroups

December 5, 2018

Researchers at 19 institutions led by UW Medicine have classified Alzheimer’s patients into six subgroups with genetic differences. Their findings could open the way for personalized treatment.

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Brain and Nervous System, Dementia, Seniors

Study hard and you might lower your chances of dementia

November 6, 2018

Lifestyle factors such as diet and fitness — and also learning — increase cognitive reserve. And a higher cognitive reserve can help stave off dementia.

Dementia, Seniors

Learning To Live Well With Dementia

August 9, 2018

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s but there are many things that can be done to make life better for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Brain and Nervous System, Dementia, Injury Prevention, Seniors, Trauma

Unlocked And Loaded: Families Confront Dementia And Guns

June 27, 2018

There has been debate about how to prevent people with mental illness from acquiring guns. But what seniors with declining mental faculties who have guns?

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