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Older Adults Have High Interest in Genetic Testing — and Some Reservations
More than 1 in 10 people ages 50 to 64 have had genetic tests ordered by a doctor or ordered them directly, a new survey finds. Others say they’re interested, but many have concerns.
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Family Connection Motivates Alzheimer’s Research
A Michigan Medicine scientist explains her drive to find treatments for Alzheimer’s, plus what others should know about the disease.
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Personalized Online Help for Dementia Caregivers Shows Promise
An online tool designed to help people care for loved ones with dementia, and avoid or minimize the troubling behaviors that the condition can spark, has had a promising initial test run.
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7 Lessons I Learned as a Lewy Body Dementia Support Group Facilitator
Most people aren’t familiar with the second most common form of dementia. What all patients and caregivers should know.
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Taking Care of Someone with Dementia? Take Care of Yourself, Too
Help is available to manage the stress of caregiving. A leader of the U-M poll that recently surveyed dementia caregivers shares some of the top places to turn.
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Stress, Reward and a Few Surprises Found in Poll of Those Who Take Care of Loved Ones with Dementia
Despite demands that impact their own lives and health, only 1 in 4 caregivers use support resources meant for them.
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A Step Closer to a ‘Simple, Cheap Blood Test’ to Diagnose Alzheimer’s?
Learn how a cheap and simple blood test, FTIR Spectroscopy, may be the key to diagnosing Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia with 90% accuracy.
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4 Takeaways from ‘The Lancet’ Report on Alzheimer’s Disease Burden
An international commission states 1 in 3 dementia cases could be prevented by targeting risk factors from childhood onward. A Michigan Medicine expert explains more.
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Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Discover key differences between two from the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center.
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Can Brain Games and Exercise Prevent Dementia? We Don’t Know Yet
A new report finds encouraging, but still inconclusive, evidence that exercising the brain and body can decrease the long-term risk of cognitive decline.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Memory from Dementia
Ways to prevent dementia and memory loss include apps to help with memory, food and supplements for brain health, exercising and being social.
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Assisted Living Care for a Spouse with Dementia: ‘The Right Decision for Both of Us’
Moving a partner with a degenerative disease into assisted living is a heartbreaking decision. One woman explains why the shift brought joy back to her marriage.
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Primary Care Doctors Play Key Role at Life’s End, Research Finds
As palliative care and hospice use grow and cost pressures continue, new studies probed variation in care and referrals — and found opportunity.
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Choosing Memory Care for a Loved One: 4 Common Questions
Memory care facilities provide long term care for memory loss patients. See tips for when assisted living is needed & how to pay for a residential care facility.
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Education Levels Could Be Indicator of Patients’ Dementia Risk
A new study suggests that dementia rates are dropping & education could be an indicator of dementia risk. Learn more about dementia risk factors and education.
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