Should California’s right-to-die law expand to include people with dementia? OC legislator wants to consider it
State Sen. Catherine Blakespear wants to engage stakeholder groups to discuss possible changes to the law, but she faces ...
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No coat. No shoes. Dementia-sufferer Al Novotnak probably passed from exposure
(For this story, I interviewed Al’s widow Donna and Al’s sister Dorothy this morning, as we worked together on his obituary.
Dementia Experts Shared The 7 Things They Would Never Do, And We're Taking Notes
Speaking of stress, prolonged periods can also have a negative impact on your health. While there is no such thing as a ...
Four deaths of missing dementia patients within a month across metro Atlanta raise concerns, highlight available resources
Alzheimer’s Georgia urges families to act fast. Their 24/7 helpline offers vital resources to help find loved ones who wander.
Two surprising professions have lowest mortality rates linked to Alzheimer’s disease, new study finds
Taxi and ambulance drivers have the lowest rates of death from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a fascinating new study that ...
Julie watched her mother and aunt die with dementia. Now, she wants other sufferers to have a choice
Julie Cinanni watched both her mother and aunt succumb to the cruelty of dementia over 34 years. “Both Lorna and my mum ...
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Two Professions Linked To Lower Risk Of Dying From Alzheimer's Disease, According To A Study
A new study reveals that two transportation-related professions are linked to a reduced risk of dying from Alzheimer’s ...
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These surprising professions have the lowest rate of Alzheimer’s disease deaths
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It impacts millions of Americans and is one of the top 10 causes of death in the US. While the study’s ...
How to spot dementia signs and what to do if you think someone is showing them
As care minister Stephen Kinnock said a timely diagnosis is “vital” in making sure patients can access support as early as ...
The 14 surprising ways to slash your risk of dementia – from more sex to changing jobs
AS there’s currently no cure for dementia, experts recommend focusing on ways to reduce your risk of developing the disease. For some people, just going to work could do wonders for ...
Calls to allow people with dementia access to voluntary assisted dying
Dementia is a complex, progressive and life-limiting condition with one philosopher calling to allow voluntary assisted dying ...