Alzheimer’s cases on the rise
12 years, 6 months ago

Alzheimer’s cases on the rise

The Hindu  

Seventy six-year-old Subbarao would often forget the names of his family members. “Taking such measures helps reduce his anxiety,” said Soumya Hedge, a geriatric psychiatrist at Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer’s. According to the Dementia India Report 2012 prepared by the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, by 2015 India will have an estimated 4.41 million people aged above 60 with dementia. As World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on September 21, city-based psychiatrists say that with increased life expectancy, cases of Alzheimer’s have been on the rise and more facilities are needed for diagnosis. Dr. Rao said, “Doctors prescribe drugs based on which stage of Alzheimer’s the patient is suffering from.” Dr.

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I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at just 41 - the earliest sign was making a common mistake
2 weeks, 2 days ago

I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at just 41 - the earliest sign was making a common mistake

Daily Mail  

A 41 year-old father has revealed how his slapdash memory turned out to be devastating early-onset dementia. Fraser, a teacher and researcher from Australia, said the subtle symptoms he experienced began in his late 30s — three decades earlier than the average age that Alzheimer's strikes. In a video clip posted to YouTube, that's so far amassed more than 110,000 …

Alzheimer's 'wonder' drugs can delay move to care home by nearly a year, new study suggests - but experts warn of side effects
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alzheimer's 'wonder' drugs can delay move to care home by nearly a year, new study suggests - but experts warn of side effects

Daily Mail  

A new family of Alzheimer's drugs said to be 'revolutionary' by some doctors could give patients roughly an extra year of independent life, a study suggests. The US experts found patients given lecanemab — which is available to Brits privately — would be able to live independently, outside of a care home, for an additional 10 months. Lecanemab, sold under …

‘Dementia care is where cancer care was 30 years ago. We were left floundering and frightened’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Dementia care is where cancer care was 30 years ago. We were left floundering and frightened’

The Telegraph  

Music is so important to my husband, Frank. While he’s playing, I get to see glimpses of the old Frank. And finally, by a process of elimination – just before the first lockdown, in January 2020 – the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease was made. I was frustrated by how different his experience of Alzheimer’s diagnosis was from his experience of …

Half a million dementia cases could go undiagnosed by 2040, study claims
11 months ago

Half a million dementia cases could go undiagnosed by 2040, study claims

The Telegraph  

More than half a million people with dementia could go undiagnosed and untreated in the UK by 2040 without a radical shift in detection of the disease, a major report shows. Trial results last year were the first positive breakthroughs in treatment for more than two decades, suggesting they could be the first drugs in history that appear to slow …

Awareness of dementia is key to understanding patients and supporting them, say speakers at a workshop
1 year, 3 months ago

Awareness of dementia is key to understanding patients and supporting them, say speakers at a workshop

The Hindu  

Dementia is a neurodegenerative brain disorder, characterised by difficulties with memory, problem-solving and performing routine tasks. The workshop on ‘Caring for Dementia across the spectrum- Effective Management Strategies for Different Stages,’ was organised by DIA in association with Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation and Indian Oil. Dr. K. Venkateswarlu, Professor Emeritus, Department of Neurology, Andhra Medical College, said that one …

Dementia and the radical technology helping those living with it
1 year, 10 months ago

Dementia and the radical technology helping those living with it

The Independent  

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Ground-breaking Alzheimer’s drug may be ‘beginning of the end’ for disease
2 years, 3 months ago

Ground-breaking Alzheimer’s drug may be ‘beginning of the end’ for disease

The Telegraph  

A drug which slows down Alzheimer’s and reduces memory decline may be “the beginning of the end” for the disease, scientists believe. “These exciting findings represent a major step forward for dementia research and could herald a new era for people with Alzheimer’s disease,” she said. “This is the first time a drug has been shown to both reduce the …

These 5 Lifestyle Changes Can Possibly Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
2 years, 4 months ago

These 5 Lifestyle Changes Can Possibly Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

News 18  

Unhealthy lifestyle habits and leading a stressful life may lead to Alzheimer’s or dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking skills along with impacting other brain functions. If a person is at risk with Alzheimer’s, there are high chances of him developing severe memory impairment and even losing the ability to carry out everyday tasks. …

Alzheimer's management at home for elderly
2 years, 5 months ago

Alzheimer's management at home for elderly

Hindustan Times  

When an elderly family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a majority of families choose to care for them in the comfort of their own homes but as the disease progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to care for an Alzheimer's patient at home. Alzheimer's management at home for elderly Alzheimer's disease caregivers' frequently develop individualised plans to address their loved …

‘Sympathy, understanding needed while caring for Alzheimer’s patients’
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Sympathy, understanding needed while caring for Alzheimer’s patients’

The Hindu  

Counselling primary caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease patients to be more understanding is key to improving the quality of life of those affected by this brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, say doctors in the city. Speaking on the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, E. Arun Raj, medical superintendent, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital told The Hindu, “We …

Nightmares in middle-age could be early sign of Alzheimer’s
2 years, 6 months ago

Nightmares in middle-age could be early sign of Alzheimer’s

The Independent  

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World Alzheimer’s Report 2022 focuses on need for essential post-diagnosis care
2 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Report 2022 focuses on need for essential post-diagnosis care

The Hindu  

In response to new data showing that up to 85% of the over 55 million people living with dementia worldwide may not receive post-diagnosis care, global dementia experts have called for post-diagnosis dementia care, treatment and support to be recognised as a human right. On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day observed on September 21, Alzheimer’s Disease International, the international …

Why the world's still waiting for a dementia cure, and what we can do in the meantime
2 years, 9 months ago

Why the world's still waiting for a dementia cure, and what we can do in the meantime

ABC  

Frank Freschi knows how cruel Alzheimer's disease can be. Many researchers believe that the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, may actually start decades before thinking and memory start to decline. "We now understand that we must go even earlier, before the onset of cognitive impairment into the preclinical stages of the disease," says the Florey Institute's Colin Masters …

Dementia cases to rise sharply
3 years, 2 months ago

Dementia cases to rise sharply

The Hindu  

A diagnosis of dementia is a frightening prospect. Although it's a grim prediction, many of the risk factors for dementia are what scientists describe as "modifiable" — meaning, changes in behavior can affect your chances of developing dementia. The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention lists 12 main risks: Lower levels of education, hypertension, impaired hearing, smoking, obesity, depression, a lack …

Dementia: A sharp rise in cases expected — how to avoid being one of them
3 years, 2 months ago

Dementia: A sharp rise in cases expected — how to avoid being one of them

Hindustan Times  

As scientists predict dementia cases will triple over the next three decades, we asked an expert how to identify the early symptoms and what we can do to avoid it. Although it's a grim prediction, many of the risk factors for dementia are what scientists describe as "modifiable" — meaning, changes in behavior can affect your chances of developing dementia. …

‘I feared I had Alzheimer’s – so why did I have to wait a year to be diagnosed?’
3 years, 4 months ago

‘I feared I had Alzheimer’s – so why did I have to wait a year to be diagnosed?’

The Telegraph  

It was a year ago this week that 52-year-old Tim Hough sat in front of a black screen on his computer to learn, via a consultant with malfunctioning video technology, that he had Alzheimer’s disease. Since hospitals and GP surgeries began shutting their doors early last year to concentrate on those with the virus, the numbers of patients with dementia …

I Am Living With Early Onset Dementia. This Is How My Life Has Changed.
3 years, 4 months ago

I Am Living With Early Onset Dementia. This Is How My Life Has Changed.

Huff Post  

The author and his wife, Sheri. My biggest complaint was that when I was given the diagnosis, the neurologist simply said, “Here is what’s wrong, I’m starting you on this medication, stop at the desk on your way out to schedule your next appointment.” No suggestions for help, no brochures or directions as to where to get resources. I always …

Alzheimer's has no cure but you can help. A probe into neurological disorder, risk factors and FAQs
3 years, 6 months ago

Alzheimer's has no cure but you can help. A probe into neurological disorder, risk factors and FAQs

India TV News  

Everyone has moments of forgetfulness some time or the other, especially when life gets busy. Is memory loss such as misplacing car keys, calling wrong names the first symptom of Alzheimer's? According to research, exposure to noise from traffic on roads and railways over a long period is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease. Age …

Memory Walk to highlight issues related to Alzheimer’s
3 years, 6 months ago

Memory Walk to highlight issues related to Alzheimer’s

The Hindu  

Memory Walk, a silent rally, was taken out in Mysuru on Tuesday to create awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. The Mysuru chapter of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, which had organized the event, said Alzheimer’s disease, which is caused by abnormal brain tissue changes, was the most common cause of dementia and accounted for 50 to 60 per cent …

Does all memory loss indicate Alzheimer's Disease?
3 years, 6 months ago

Does all memory loss indicate Alzheimer's Disease?

India TV News  

Does all memory loss indicate Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's disease is a disorder of the brain that causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in personality, and limits an individual's capacity to act independently. While in the beginning, people with this disease have only a small amount of memory loss and confusion, in the final stage, Alzheimer's may render one unable to …

World Alzheimer’s Day: How to Recognise Symptoms of Dementia Early and How to Prevent It
3 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Day: How to Recognise Symptoms of Dementia Early and How to Prevent It

News 18  

As longevity increases across the world, dementia numbers are also on the rise. Understanding dementia and recognising the early signs The most common misconceptions about dementia are 1. that it is a normal part of growing older, and 2. everyone with memory problems has dementia. Dementia is not a normal part of aging but is a syndrome, or a group …

World Alzheimer’s Day 2021: Early Signs of Disease that You Shouldn't Ignore
3 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Day 2021: Early Signs of Disease that You Shouldn't Ignore

News 18  

Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that puts a strain on memory and other mental processes. It is the most prevalent type of dementia, characterised by general memory loss and loss of other important cognitive functions severe enough to interfere with a person’s daily life. Memory loss Forgetting newly gained knowledge is one of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, …

World Alzheimer's Day: How the disease progresses over seven stages, a doctor explains
3 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer's Day: How the disease progresses over seven stages, a doctor explains

Hindustan Times  

World Alzheimer's Day: Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disease that is characterised by worsening forgetfulness, getting lost in familiar places and difficulty in multitasking and problem-solving. World Alzheimer's Day 2021: Alzheimer's disease is noticed when a person starts misplacing things and forgetting about recent events. Alzheimer's disease is noticed when a person starts misplacing things, forgetting about recent events, conversations …

World Alzheimer's Day: Pay attention to these early signs of the disease
3 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer's Day: Pay attention to these early signs of the disease

Hindustan Times  

World Alzheimer's Day: Alzheimer's, a neurodegenerative disease, most common in people over the age of 65, can majorly impact the quality of life of the person affected. One may notice changes in the memory, behaviour and communication skills of a person in the early stages of Alzheimer's and this is when a neurologist must be consulted. Depression is a very …

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
4 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore

News 18  

Every year, the month of September is observed as World Alzheimer’s Month and 21 September as World Alzheimer’s Day. In 2020, the theme for World Alzheimer’s day is “Let’s talk about dementia”, and this is important because dementia poses one of the biggest health challenges to the world right now. It’s associated with a number of brain illnesses apart from …

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Ailment
4 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Ailment

News 18  

September 21 is observed as World Alzheimer’s day every year. Here’s everything you need to know about the disease: Symptoms and effects With a global number as high as 44 million, the accounted number of Alzheimer’s patients in India is about 4 million, according to alz.org. It’s mostly associated with short term memory; the patient would still identify their belongings …

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Let’s talk about Dementia, here’s how to challenge the stigma around it
4 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Let’s talk about Dementia, here’s how to challenge the stigma around it

Hindustan Times  

Ever since 2012, September has been World Alzheimer’s Month. This year on September 21 which is World Alzheimer’s Day, the theme is ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ and an international campaign is being run to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds the disease. World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Let’s break the silence around Dementia Since there is little or no …

‘Pockets of memory’: Living with dementia in Nigeria
5 years, 1 month ago

‘Pockets of memory’: Living with dementia in Nigeria

Al Jazeera  

Care-givers and medical professionals in Ibadan are confronting a growing problem with love, patience and medication. “It takes a toll.” As Elizabeth’s primary caregiver, Victoria is responsible for her welfare, including checking her blood sugar at least twice a week, ensuring that the doors in the house are open for ease of movement and that there are no objects around …

World Alzheimer’s Day 2019: When does 'forgetfulness' become 'dementia' become Alzheimer's?
5 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Day 2019: When does 'forgetfulness' become 'dementia' become Alzheimer's?

Firstpost  

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia — the most common form of it. It has been observed that changes in brain chemistry may begin several years before the visible symptoms start like memory loss start to appear. So when does someone actually know that their dear one may be suffering from Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia? However, …

Dementia 5th largest killer among elderly, affects 4.1 million
6 years, 3 months ago

Dementia 5th largest killer among elderly, affects 4.1 million

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The mean age of presentation of dementia in India is 66 years of age and the mortality risk is found to be 2.3 times more in those patients and 2.65 times more in post-stroke dementia patients. An estimated 4.1 million people suffer from dementia and Alzheimer’s as per the Dementia India report published by the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders …

World Alzheimer’s Day 2018: 4 ways to cut down risk of this disease
6 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Day 2018: 4 ways to cut down risk of this disease

Hindustan Times  

Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative brain ailment which affects memory, behaviour and thinking. World Alzheimer’s Day 2018: There are some ways in which one can reduce the risk of acquiring Alzheimer’s disease and helping people stay healthy as they age. There are some ways in which one can reduce the risk of acquiring Alzheimer’s disease and helping people stay healthy …

Define Alzheimer’s disease by brain changes, not symptoms, urge experts
6 years, 11 months ago

Define Alzheimer’s disease by brain changes, not symptoms, urge experts

Hindustan Times  

In an effort to speed research toward a cure for the most common form of dementia, experts urged a new framework Tuesday to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using biological clues, rather than symptoms of memory loss. Clinical trials have stumbled, with recent research showing that up to 30% of participants trying experimental drugs did not have the Alzheimer’s disease-related brain change …

A drug to slow spread of dementia could be available in three years
7 years ago

A drug to slow spread of dementia could be available in three years

Daily Mail  

An effective Alzheimer’s treatment could be available in three years and a ‘vaccine’ that prevents the disease within a decade, experts said yesterday. ‘Right now, there are 12 drugs in the final stages of clinical trials meaning the first life-changing treatment could be possible within three years,’ he told a news conference. Most of the 12 new drugs undergoing ‘phase …

Alzheimer’s: 6 myths about the disease which everyone should know
7 years, 6 months ago

Alzheimer’s: 6 myths about the disease which everyone should know

Hindustan Times  

More than four million people in India are afflicted with some form of dementia, with Alzheimer’s being the most common cause. Alzheimer’s causes the brain functions to slowly decline, and as the disease progresses, thinking and reasoning may be affected, making even the simplest of daily chores difficult. The memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s may cause patients to forget their …

Alzheimer’s: The disease that could bankrupt Medicare
8 years ago

Alzheimer’s: The disease that could bankrupt Medicare

CNN  

Story highlights By 2050, an American will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's every 33 seconds Caregivers provide over 18 billion hours of unpaid assistance Alzheimer's research dollars are not enough to find treatments or cure, say experts CNN — Every 66 seconds this year, an American will develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association annual report, released Tuesday. “What is …

Illness often misdiagnosed in elderly
8 years, 4 months ago

Illness often misdiagnosed in elderly

China Daily  

Only one in five dementia patients in China are correctly diagnosed, according to the China Association for Alzheimer's disease. "Many people, including some doctors, have a false perception about the disease, and this is a major reason why diagnosis and treatment rates of Alzheimer's disease is very low." Zhang Zhenxin, a professor specializing in dementia at Peking Union Medical College …

These symptoms other than memory loss can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
8 years, 6 months ago

These symptoms other than memory loss can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

India TV News  

Doctors should refrain from solely depending on clinical symptoms of memory loss to diagnose Alzheimer's disease as there could be other indicants of the neurodegenerative disease that do not initially affect memory, says a new study. In the study, the authors identified the clinical features of individuals with primary progressive aphasia -- a rare dementia that causes progressive declines in …

Can 36-point plan reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's?
8 years, 8 months ago

Can 36-point plan reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's?

Daily Mail  

Doctors claim to have reversed memory loss in Alzheimer’s sufferers by using a programme of diet and lifestyle changes that doesn't rely on drugs Doctors claim to have reversed memory loss in Alzheimer’s sufferers by using a programme of diet and lifestyle changes. Typical steps include taking up yoga to ease stress, trying to get eight hours of sleep a …

Dementia victims wrongly told: It's just a mid-life crisis
8 years, 11 months ago

Dementia victims wrongly told: It's just a mid-life crisis

Daily Mail  

Middle-aged dementia patients are wrongly being told they are going through a mid-life crisis or marital problems by doctors who are failing to recognise symptoms, experts have warned. Jonathan Rohrer, a specialist in frontotemporal dementia at University College London, claimed that doctors were ‘stuck on the idea’ that memory loss was the main symptom of dementia and were missing other …

Memory check: Never dismiss dementia as an old-age problem
9 years, 1 month ago

Memory check: Never dismiss dementia as an old-age problem

Hindustan Times  

He suffers from dementia, a memory disorder that makes people withdrawn, disoriented and forgetful. “Many of them have dementia and don’t remember where their homes are.” The first sign of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s is memory problems, but these are often dismissed as signs of old age. “As most people can’t afford to hire caretakers, they end up abandoning seniors with …

World Alzheimer's Day: Everything you should know about the incurable disease!
9 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer's Day: Everything you should know about the incurable disease!

India TV News  

New Delhi: It started with seemingly simple instances of forgetfulness -- not remembering where the house keys were, or difficulty in recalling the names of some relatives. "As compared to a few years back, more people are aware about Alzheimer's Disease, which is a good thing, as it leads to early detection and support of the patient. "Shrinking of one's …

Alzheimer’s Disease: Can We Treat It 20 Years Before It Strikes?
9 years, 9 months ago

Alzheimer’s Disease: Can We Treat It 20 Years Before It Strikes?

The Quint  

Indian origin scientist Dr Kumar Rajan and his team at the Rush University Medical Center, followed 2,125 healthy elderly people for nearly two decades. Every three years, the researchers gave the volunteers a specially designed mental skill test, and then compared these results over time. In fact each time their test results dropped, the risk of future Alzheimer’s increased by …

Is Alzheimer’s disease preventable?
9 years, 9 months ago

Is Alzheimer’s disease preventable?

CNN  

Programming note: Join CNN anchors and correspondents for “Champions for Change,” as they get involved in important causes, ask questions and share what they’ve discovered, Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Story highlights Alzheimer's disease begins 20 to 30 years before symptoms begin There is no treatment or cure for Alzheimer's disease but lifestyle changes may delay the onset of …

'Worried well' swamping dementia clinics with trivial memory fears
10 years ago

'Worried well' swamping dementia clinics with trivial memory fears

Daily Mail  

Dementia clinics are being ‘bombarded’ by middle-aged people who fear they have the condition because they cannot find their house keys, doctors said yesterday. Figures released by the Royal College of Physicians show a four-fold rise in the number of patients being seen at specialist memory clinics from 2010 to 2013, amid concerns the 'worried well' are attending Chris Butler, …

Avoid stress to keep Alzheimer’s at bay
12 years, 6 months ago

Avoid stress to keep Alzheimer’s at bay

The Hindu  

“People think it’s a terrible tragedy when somebody has Alzheimer’s. For the first time in her life, she’s happy.” These thoughts of noted American writer Amy Tan, whose mother was diagnosed of Alzheimer’s, aptly underlines the need to have a positive attitude to the disease. On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on Friday, neurologists maintain that living a fun-filled …

Bonds that transcend memories
12 years, 6 months ago

Bonds that transcend memories

The Hindu  

“We have been happily married for 35 years and she has stood by me through thick and thin. Dr. Soumya Hegde, Consultant Geriatric Psychiatrist, Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer’s, says that Alzheimer’s accounts for 70 per cent of all dementia cases. Administering high doses of and multiple anti-psychotic drugs for behavioural problems worsens the illness.” The risk of suffering …

Blanked out
12 years, 6 months ago

Blanked out

The Hindu  

Rajyalakshmi lies on a bed, her eyes open but vacant and expressionless. “As of now there is no cure, though research is happening — on a war footing — to find a cure or at least to halt it in its tracks.” Dr. Jacob Roy, Chairman, Alzheimer’s Disease International, quotes the Dementia India Report 2010 to point out that there …

A month to remember for those suffering from Alzheimer’s
12 years, 6 months ago

A month to remember for those suffering from Alzheimer’s

The Hindu  

September will soon be known as the month to remember, literally. For the first time, various international organisations have turned an erstwhile single-day awareness campaign dedicated to people struggling to remember into a month-long initiative to reach out to those affected with Alzheimer’s disease. Screen for risks Apart from drugs and psychiatric treatment that can only delay worsening of symptoms, …

A possible blood test for Alzheimer's disease
13 years ago

A possible blood test for Alzheimer's disease

China Daily  

JUNE SIMMS: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. JUNE SIMMS: Alzheimer's disease affects memory and personality -- the qualities that make people individuals. JUNE SIMMS: Alzheimer's disease normally affects people more than 65 years old. JUNE SIMMS: Researchers know that people's brains start changing 10 to 15 years before they show signs of Alzheimer's disease. MADHAV …

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