http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/degeneration.php Alzheimer's Disease McGill researchers crack degeneration process that leads to Alzheimer's - New study points to possible new therapeutic approaches in treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:08:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/degeneration.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/phone-line.php Aging Associated Diseases New Phone Line Offers Free Advice on Memory Loss, Dementia from the University of Michigan - U-M Memory Connection is answered by expert care team, connects patients to physicians, social workers, support groups and more. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:32:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/phone-line.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/decline.php Aging Associated Diseases Increased life expectancy implies fundamental changes in the composition of populations, with a significant rise in the number of elderly people. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:57:48 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/decline.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/early.php Alzheimer's Disease The first changes in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease can be observed as much as ten years in advance - ten years before the person in question has become so ill that he or she can be diagnosed with the disease. This is what a new study from Lund University in Sweden has found. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:21:28 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/early.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/harmful-proteins.php Alzheimer's Disease Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to design antibodies aimed at combating disease. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:14:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/harmful-proteins.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/dementia/dementia.php Dementia Information People with dementia can still make decisions in their everyday lives and with support from partners can continue to do so as their condition advances. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:43:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/dementia/dementia.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/biomarker-standardization.php Alzheimer's Disease Two Studies Advance Global Standardization of Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease - First time international collaborations move the field closer to harmonized protocols. Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:56:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/biomarker-standardization.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/successful.php Aging Associated Diseases Whether we choose to accept or fight it, the fact is that we will all age, but will we do so successfully? Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:57:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/successful.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/protection.php Alzheimer's Disease A yet unidentified component of coffee interacts with the beverage's caffeine, which could be a surprising reason why daily coffee intake protects against Alzheimer's disease. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:13:29 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/protection.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/incontinence-impact.php Aging Associated Diseases Older Adults Say Urinary Incontinence Has Greater Impact on Quality of Life Than Diabetes, Arthritis and Other Chronic Conditions. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:12:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/incontinence-impact.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/osteoporosis/bone-scan.php Osteoporosis One In Three Women In UAE At Risk Of Developing Painful And Debilitating Disease. Sun, 29 May 2011 18:38:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/osteoporosis/bone-scan.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/osteoporosis/spinal-fracture.php Osteoporosis DFINE, Inc. Offers Advanced Treatment for Immediate Pain Relief and Improved Quality of Life for Patients Suffering From Spinal Fractures Due to Osteoporosis. Tue, 24 May 2011 12:55:54 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/osteoporosis/spinal-fracture.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/risk-gene.php Alzheimer's Disease What if you were told you carried a gene that increases your risk for Alzheimer's disease? And what if you were told this gene starts to do its damage not when you're old but when you're young? Fri, 13 May 2011 13:18:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/risk-gene.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/alzheimer-facts.php Alzheimer's Disease This year, the first wave of baby boomers are turning 65 - and with increased age comes increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Tue, 10 May 2011 05:41:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/alzheimer-facts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/osteoporosis/fractures.php Osteoporosis What do you know about that fracture? Study identifies major osteoporosis knowledge gaps for some patient groups, including male, non-English speaking and unemployed. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:23:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/osteoporosis/fractures.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/criteria-guidelines.php Alzheimer's Disease New Criteria and Guidelines for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Published for First Time in 27 Years - Research Agenda Suggested for Detecting Pre-Symptomatic Alzheimer's. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:28:40 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/criteria-guidelines.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/priority.php Alzheimer's Disease Dementia experts call on World Health Organization - and Canadian government - to make Alzheimer's disease an urgent health priority. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:44:48 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/priority.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/dementia/alcohol-dementia.php Dementia Information Research suggests alcohol consumption helps stave off dementia. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:59:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/dementia/alcohol-dementia.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/nasal-spray.php Alzheimer's Disease An Alzheimer's Vaccine in a Nasal Spray - TAU researchers develop a vaccine that staves off stroke as well. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:13:40 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/nasal-spray.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/storytelling-program.php Alzheimer's Disease Nearly 16 million Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:35:25 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/alzheimers/storytelling-program.php