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“Social isolation can, unfortunately, increase people’s symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease,” explained Jennifer Reeder with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
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Good news with medical devices for Alzheimer’s
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FDA has granted breakthrough status to two medical devices aimed at Alzheimer’s disease patients in its latest batch of designations. The agency also awarded regulatory privileges to a clutch of device developers hoping to compete for the cardiovascular disease market.
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Alzheimer’s chapter to offer virtual programs
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The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will present a variety of virtual educational programs to help the community and families impacted by the disease.
Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register for the program, call 800-272-3900.
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10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s
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Karin Gallagher, of Maplewood of Marshall, was a guest on the 95.3 WBCK Morning Show and provided these warning signs.
10 Warning signs of Alzheimer’s
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life
- Challenges in planning or solving problems
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, work, or leisure
- Confusion with time or place
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
- New problem with words in speaking or writing
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
- Decreased or poor judgment
- Withdrawal from work or social activities
- Changes in mood and personality
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Virtual Alzheimer’s theater
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The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter is now offering statewide Theatre Thursdays, a virtual theatre program developed for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Early Stage Alzheimer’s or dementia.
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Living in a Noisy Neighborhood May Cause Alzheimer’s Disease, According to Recent Study
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Individuals who reside in louder regions are more at risk of developing Alzheimer’s, new report shows.
A sound-level spike of only 10 decibels raised the risk by 30 percent. That is the gap between breathing and whispering. It also culminated in 36 percent greater chances of moderate cognitive disability, including memory and reasoning ability, scientists said.
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