Alzheimer’s on the longest day

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Held annually on the summer solstice, The Longest Day symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with Alzheimer’s and those who care for them.

“There are thousands of teams all across the world today that are participating in The Longest Day, raising awareness and funds, so we can fight this disease and ultimately find a cure — that’s our end game and our vision,” said Mitchel Sloan, vice president of development and communications for the California Central Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Dyscalculia and Alzheimer’s

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Research into problems with mathematics in patients with Alzheimer’s

Dyscalculia is an early sign of AD. It should be included among the reliable clinical hallmarks for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. Identification of dyscalculic symptoms in these patients requires composite assessment procedure.

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High Blood pressure and dementia

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A new study indicates that patients with high blood pressure are at a higher risk of developing dementia. This research also shows (for the first time) that an MRI can be used to detect very early signatures of neurological damage in people with high blood pressure, before any symptoms of dementia occur.

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