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Dementia Defined
Deterioration of mental ability, generally caused by organic brain disease, less often by psychological factors. Characterized by disorientation and loss of memory and intellect. Also called organic dementia.
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Health Calendar: 08/21/2008
Published August 21, 2008, 6:58 am, Traverse City Record-Eagle
The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
Community Calendar
Published August 21, 2008, 2:40 am, Glenview Announcements
Deadline for calendar items is 10 days in advance of the desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community events, religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com.
Bulletin Board for August 13, 2008
Published August 21, 2008, 12:12 am, Sugar Land Sun
Ongoing Vendors Sought for christmas countdown Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) of Fort Bend is hosting the 2nd Annual Christmas Countdown craft show to be held on Nov. 15 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Bldg. C. Both indoor and outdoor booths are available for a nominal donation. Call Sharon at 979-793-5073 for more information or to secure a vendor application.
POKIN AROUND: Three years later, Archie Scott's gone and his aunt's slaying unsolved
Published August 21, 2008, 12:05 am, St. Charles Journal
It's been three years since Archie Scott went to pick up his 87-year-old aunt to take her to the Festival of the Little Hills in St. Charles. But instead of spending a joyful day on the riverfront, he found her dead. She was in her undergarments and socks, submerged in cold water in her bathtub. It appeared as though she was preparing for a bath.
Who should pay for mom and dad's care?
Published August 20, 2008, 9:30 am, CNN.com
When Stephen Leach gave up his Rockaway, New Jersey, condo at age 48 to move back in with Mom and Dad, it was out of need -- his parents', not his.
For Families of the Ailing, a Brief Chance to Relax
Published August 20, 2008, 4:20 am, The Gadsden Times
A growing number of facilities now offer short-term respite stays, which give caregivers the chance to take a break.
Three are injured in Barefoot Bay twister
Published August 19, 2008, 10:19 pm, Florida Today
Helen Ferragamo, 39, was sitting in her daughter's room Tuesday, reading the book "Alone" by Lisa Gardner, when the roof lifted off, and glass shards began flying through the room.
Minn. VA hospital participates in dementia study
Published August 18, 2008, 9:34 pm, Winona Daily News
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The test sounds simple enough: Memorize three words, draw a clock and repeat the words a few minutes later.
Health calendar
Published August 18, 2008, 9:27 pm, Asheville Citizen-Times
The complete Health Calendar is posted online at CITIZEN-TIMES.com. Scroll down to Living and click on Health.
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Off-site Dementia Links, User Submitted
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Thu Aug 21
- Dementia: it touches about 40% of us ......: Our featured course is for all those who care for someone with dementia - an illness that affects around 25 million people in the UK in one way or another.
Wed Aug 20
- AFTD : Overview of FTD
- Related Articles for PubMed (Select 18090418) - PubMed Results
- Frontotemporal dementia and semantic dementia: ana...[Alzheim er Dis Assoc Disord. 2007 Oct-Dec] - PubMed Result
- Medical News: New Technique May Predict Dementia Risk - in Neurology ...
- See me not just the dementia : understanding people's experiences of living in a care home: Commission for Social Care Inspection, June 2008. The findings of CSCI inspections undertaken to increase understanding of the experiences of people with dementia living in care homes in England, focussing on whether their care offers dignity & respect.
Tue Aug 19
- "Maine Facilities Lack Space For Those With Dementia": Dementia, Bangor Daily News (ME), August 19, 2008
Mon Aug 18
- Cognitive Care Coaches: Resources on dementia.
- Alzheimer's Society - Leading the fight against dementia
- Trouble sleeping? Information about Sleeping disorders,Inso mnia,Sleep Apnea,Narcolep sy,Sleep dementia,Sleep Walking and other Sleep Problems.
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