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Tuesday is National Memory Screening Day
(Source: Alzheimer's Foundation of America - AFA) - Tomorrow is National Memory Scrrening Day and about 2,000 sites in 46 states will offer confidential memory screenings, education about Alzheimer's disease and successful aging, and access to local resources.
Making Dementia A European Priority
(Source: Medical News Today) - Representatives of 27 European institutions gave their clearest signal to date that the fight against Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia would feature prominently in the plans of the European institutions in 2008.
An Alzheimer's Vaccine?
(Source: OMRF) - New research from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation shows that immunization could offer a way to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Experts Prescribe Toys for Alzheimer's Patients
(Source: GreatReporter.com) - You wouldn't think that a child's doll would be appreciated or enjoyed by an adult. But dolls and doll therapy are a concept that is not only growing in acceptance, but performing small miracles around the world for people in the advanced stages of dementia. In fact, dolls and stuffed animals are among the few strategies that are often successful when used to console people with Alzheimer's disease.
Diet Linked to Cognitive Decline and Dementia
(Source: ScienceDaily) - Research has shown that adult dietary patterns are important contributors to age-related cognitive decline and dementia risk.
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