Tag Archives: dementia
Intergenerational art project breaks down barriers between young and old
NEW YORK: Paint Pals, an intergenerational art project developed by Alive! in 2011, connects South West skilled nursing homes with local schools to provide residents and children with the chance to share interests and memories through painted postcards.
The project started five years ago when art workshop Read More »
New project to gather evidence on concussion issue
NEW YORK: Concussion is suspected of causing various degenerative brain diseases and there is linkage to show that blows to the head are not good for the brain.
While the association is there, the causation, which is the greater burden of proof is not.
This week Read More »
Dementia care study at Glyndwr University aims to help improve service
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Researchers in North Wales are set to study how best to care for dementia patients – a disease that costs the UK £26.3bn a year.
The research, by Paul Brownbill for his PhD at Wrexham Glyndŵr University , will explore and describe community hospital Read More »
Protein injection could potentially reverse symptoms of Alzheimer’s
HOUSTON: Scientists from University of Glasgow and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have discovered what could be an enormous breakthrough for those suffering from Alzheimer’s.
The researchers, co-led by Professor Eddy Liew, found that daily injections of a protein called IL-33 reversed Read More »