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Alzheimer’s Disease
African Americans and Alzheimer’s Disease
Did you know that African Americans are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared to non-Hispanic Whites? Get more up-to-date statistics and tips for lowering your dementia risk below. This fact sheet was developed by Dr. Karen Graham, Community Relations Manager at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center. ###
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Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Dementia Risk, World Trade Center Attack Responders may Have Higher Risk of Early-Onset Dementia, and More
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Could Artificial Intelligence Spot Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s From Health Records?
With the help of artificial intelligence, researchers may one day be able to predict from medical records who is more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease later in life. This may be possible by training certain self-educating programs — also known as machine learning algorithms — to spot risks via electronic health records. Led by NIA-funded
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Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 2
NOTE: This article is a continuation of Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1. Now that it has been decided that traveling is a worthwhile and realistic decision, and you have begun the necessary planning and preparation stages, you may have further questions about types of travel and available resources. Once a location has been
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Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1
In addition to fresh air and sunshine, traveling offers a variety of experiences—sightseeing, dining out, and enhanced physical activity—which can provide important cognitive, sensory, and social stimulation. A break from the routine doesn’t have to equal chaos; when planned carefully, traveling can be a restful and reinvigorating experience. For someone with Alzheimer’s or a related
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Dementia-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
Looking for dementia-friendly holiday gift ideas? Here’s a few suggestions from RADC social worker Charon Cannon:
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What Causes Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to execute the simplest tasks. The causes of Alzheimer’s aren’t yet fully understood but probably involve a combination of factors, including: Learn more about what causes Alzheimer’s.
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Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It is important to talk to them about what is happening. How much and what kind of information to share depends on the child’s age and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. Here are some tips to help
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Caregiver Tips for Dementia-Related Wandering: Things You Can Do
Wandering, becoming lost, or being confused about their whereabouts is a common occurrence for people living with dementia, and it can occur at any stage of the disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 out of 10 people living with dementia will have an incident where they wander or lose their ability to recognize familiar
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