Tag Archives: dementia
Could cleaning your teeth stop you getting dementia?
CHICAGO: A research report has already found new data which she believes indicates bacteria responsible for gum disease are commonly found in brain samples from deceased Alzheimer’s patients.
These findings add to previous studies which suggest a link between the two conditions. A 2008 paper Read More »
Are mood disorders more alike than distinct?
SEATTLE: Patients with bipolar disorder (BP) and those with major depressive disorder (MDD) may have more in common than previously thought, new research suggests.
These patient groups performed similarly on a cognitive task, and both groups were slower and less accurate than healthy control participants. Read More »
Dementia project underway in skilled nursing homes
DALLAS: A skilled nursing home provider has joined forces with a university on a project to look at the use of new technology as an aid to people living with dementia.
Residents have been taking part in new research into how using games like Solitaire Read More »
Device conjures up smells of a delicious meal
MINNEAPOLIS: Malnutrition is a widespread symptom of dementia—one that often flies under the radar. Studies have shown that up to 45% of dementia patients lose significant weight after their diagnosis, and up to 50% don’t eat enough food.
Ode, a new device from the British Read More »