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Finding Dementia Care and Local Services

There are many places that offer resources and support for people with dementia and their caregivers. These include: 1. Community resources, such as faith-based … See more

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Can I Prevent Dementia

WEBTreating high blood pressure with medication and healthy lifestyle changes, such as exercising and quitting smoking, may help reduce the risk of dementia. Manage …

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Life With Dementia

WEBFind information about health care and financial directives, long-term care, and end-of-life planning when living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Find resources for …

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Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis

WEBLong-Term Care Planning. As symptoms progress, long-term care may be needed. People diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia and their family …

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Does cellular senescence hold secrets for healthier aging

WEBAs the aging immune system becomes less efficient, senescent cells accumulate and taint healthy cells. This can affect a person’s ability to withstand stress or illness; recuperate …

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Resources for People With Alzheimer’s Disease and …

WEBThe Alzheimer’s & related Dementias Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health. Call …

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About Alzheimers.gov

WEBAbout Alzheimers.gov. Alzheimers.gov is the federal government portal to information and resources on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including Lewy body …

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HHS Marks 10th Anniversary of the National Plan to Address …

WEBOriginally posted in the HHS Newsroom. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching its month-long celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the …

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What Is Alzheimer’s Disease

WEBAlzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. People with …

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HHS releases National Plan update marking year of progress on …

WEBU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra today released HHS's National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2023 Update (PDF, …

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What Is Dementia

WEBDementia is the result of changes in certain brain regions that cause neurons (nerve cells) and their connections to stop working properly. Researchers have …

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AHEAD Study: Lecanemab for People With Increased Risk of …

WEBDuring the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, amyloid protein forms plaques in the brain. The AHEAD Study is a Phase 3 clinical trial that will test whether the study drug, …

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Resources for Caregivers of People With Alzheimer’s Disease and …

WEBThe Alzheimer’s & related Dementias Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health. Call …

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Resources for Health Care Providers: Alzheimer’s and Related …

WEBDiagnosing, treating, and caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are challenges that require collaboration among family members, …

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Federal Commitment to Addressing Alzheimer’s and Related …

WEBContact the ADEAR Center. The Alzheimer’s & related Dementias Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging at the National …

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Beyond the brain: The gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease

WEBThe idea that a community of microbes living in the gut can affect what happens in the brain may seem surprising. Yet research shows that the brain and the gut microbiome are …

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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers: National Research Centers, …

WEBThe Alzheimer’s & related Dementias Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health. Call 800 …

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Resources for Community and Public Health Professionals: …

WEBThe Role of Community and Public Health Professionals in Dementia Services Alzheimer’s and related dementias affect many people — more than 5 million …

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Tips for People With Dementia

WEBPoor sleep quality can make dementia symptoms worse. Tips for better and safer sleep: Follow a regular schedule by going to sleep and getting up at the same time …

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Hearing aids slow cognitive decline in people at high risk

WEBThose who received hearing aids had an almost 50% reduction in the rate of cognitive decline compared with people in the health-education group. “Hearing loss is very …

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Exposure to green space may boost cognitive health

WEBExposure to green space may boost cognitive health. Residential areas with more green space were associated with faster thinking, better attention, and higher overall cognitive …

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U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to

WEBThe purpose of this study is to see if lifestyle changes, such as exercise, diet, and cognitively stimulating activities, can protect memory and thinking in older adults who …

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