The Friends of Ticehurst

What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Very Well Health has put together a relatively simple explanation of Alzheimer's, aimed at those who're not familiar with the symptoms and behaviours.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/alzheimers-overview-4014762

 

Alzheimer's Society Newsletters

There's quite a bit of information:

The Impact of Covid-19 on Research

The link between dementia and seizures

The UK's biggest killer : Why are deaths due to dementia on the increase?

Positive Phase II trial results in Alzheimer's clinical study

Join Dementia Research - a UK strategy for 2020

The Alzheimer Society Blog - Information about the International Congress - Sept19

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A look at Dementia through Functional Medicine

There's a lot of research being done by physicians in the functional medicine field who believe that dementia is a multi-faceted condition related to diet, exercise, sleep, pollution, pesticides in our food, stress, autoimmune responses, gut health, inflammation levels, etc.  This work has been prompted by the lack of effective medication coming out of the many clinical trials that have been undertaken in the recent past and it's certainly worth reading.  Of course, at FoT we're not subscribing to or recommending any particular course of treatment - we're just providing you with "food for thought".

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Dr Mark Hyman - 9 Steps to Reverse Dementia

Dr Dale Bredesen - Reversing Cognitive Decline - UK Protocol

Dr David Perlmutter - Neuroscientist

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What dementia means in the 21st Century

An article by The Director of Clinical Services, Dementia UK - Paul Edwards, indicates that there is still some confusion between dementia and Alzheimer's. It seems there are some 200 forms of dementia, of which Alzheimer's is the most common.  He refers to the Green Paper, the delivery of which has been delayed again.  This is a Government document that will hopefully introduce ways to narrow the widening gap betwen the separate health and social care systems.  Many folk with dementia have their their complex needs addessed by the healthcare system, when there is a growing body of evidence showing how early interventions through social care and lead to healther, happier and longer live.  Click here if you'd like to read the full article.  They have a Dementia Helpline - 0800 888 6678 or send an email to helpline@dementiauk.org

Additionally, there is a lot more information and news from this amazing organisation.  

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UsAgainst Alzeimer's

This website is a free teleconferencing series covering a wide range of topics within the world of Alzheimer's.  The last podcast made on 14 December 2018, deals with Millenials and Brain Health - Be Brain Powerful.   Have a listen to this podcast.

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ScienceDaily

There is a lot of information on this website about dementia and they are reporting on a lot of the research being done.  There are too many articles to describe, but have a look!

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TED Talks

Click here to see a wonderful talk on a Dementia Village in Holland by Yvonne van Amerongen.  (7 minutes). A really great idea.

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Artist Tony Luciani talks about how he came to document his 91-year old Mom's journey through dementia when she photo-bombed him whilst he was testing his new camera. (8 minutes).  It is such a beautiful story about a son making time meaningful.

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Research Scientist, Sam Cohen discusses Alzheimer's Disease and the 114 years that have passed since the disease was identified with no progress so far.  He provides some good background and statistics about this dreaded disease which is costly and under-researched.

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