Respite for All Foundation Premieres Dementia-Focused Documentary at Montgomery’s Capri Theatre
By mid-2025, the Montgomery-based Respite for All Foundation’s network is expected to grow to 60 locations across 18 states.
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Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis
Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has been battling.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
The Carter Center said former first lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health.
Medical Breakthroughs: Cardiovascular Disease and Dementia+Zika Vaccine+Recreational Drinking
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in mid-life may also protect against dementia later in life. researchers in Spain looked at scans of more than 500 middle-aged people. they found a connection between the buildup of fats and other substances in the arteries and low metabolism in regions of the brain involved in memory and learning. A potential vaccine for the mosquito-borne virus,…
Medical Breakthroughs: Dementia meds + COVID loss of smell + Early signs of menopause
Nearly three quarters of older adults with dementia take medications that are not designed for their condition. A study in JAMA finds doctors prescribing everything from opioids to antidepressants to epilepsy drugs for patients with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. The drugs are associated with risks including falls or addiction. Researchers say there is slim evidence that they help with dementia….
Medical Breakthroughs: Blood clots & COVID + Detecting Alzheimer’s young + Dementia related to your gums
Women who are pregnant or taking estrogen with birth control or hormone replacement therapy may have a higher risk of blood clots from Coronavirus, according to a new article in the journal ‘Endocrinology.’ COVID-19 can result in blood clots forming in healthy people…and estrogen can increase the risk of clots. Researchers say more study is needed. Alzheimer’s disease risk factors…
UPDATE: Missing Prattville Elderly Couple Located Safe
*UPDATE* The Jemisons have been located, and are safe. They were located a Selma Hospital. They are back with family members. *PREVIOUS STORY* Prattville police are looking for an elderly couple who have gone missing. Authorities say that 78-year-old Annie Mae Jemison and 80-year-old Walter Jemison were last seen Tuesday morning around 9 a.m. They believe the Jemisons are…
How Blood Can Affect Dementia, Better Detecting Heart Disease and Cancer Paired with Stress
Too much or too little hemoglobin in your blood can lead to an increased risk of dementia later in life. That’s according to researchers in the Netherlands who found the level of protein in red blood cells may be linked to memory issues for seniors. And, a new guideline from the Endocrine Society recommends older adults get screened regularly for cardiovascular…
Project Lifesaver Program Helps Locate Lost Senior Citizens
Project Lifesaver has been active in Alabama since 2006. It was implemented after law enforcement officials realized that the most difficult search and rescue missions were for elderly people, and those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Autism. This is where the technology used in this program shines brightest. The patient wears a wrist band similar to a smart watch. The device…
Missing Mother of JSU Football Head Coach Found Dead in Pond
ASHVILLE, Ala. (AP) – The body of the missing mother of Jacksonville State University head football coach John Grass has been found in pond near her home. St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office says Virginia Duggar Grass, 78, was found dead in a pond about three-quarters of a mile from her home. She went missing sometime between Sunday night and early…
