Por: The Advocate Health October 24, 2022
What are some challenges of Alzheimer’s disease faced by the LGBTQ community?Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and an estimated 2.7 million LGBTQ people are over the age of 50.Forty percent of this population report that their support networks have become smaller over time after a dementia diagnosis; 34% live alone, and up to 30% experience lower ratios of access to care. Additionally, fear of discrimination can delay... + full article
Forbes USA Tech October 22, 2022
A person walks on a suspended rope bridge in the clouds. Extreme attraction.getty This article is the fourth installment in my series on Alzheimer’s disease. Read more about Alzheimer’s disease in , , and of the series. The pharmaceutical and biotech companies, Eisai and... + más
COVID-19 in seniors linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk, study finds | Portland Press Herald
Variety of factors play a role in the development of Alzheimer's | The Advocate
New York Daily News USA Nation October 14, 2022
LGBTQ voters could soon make up nearly 20% of U.S. voters, according to new data released Thursday by the Human Rights Campaign. According to a report by the HRC and Ohio’s Bowling Green State University, voters who identify as LGBTQ are poised to become one of the... + más
Nearly 6 in 10 LGBTQ youth who came out before age 13 ‘seriously considered suicide’ in past year, researchers say | New York Daily News
Facebook parent company Meta still cashing in on ads using anti-LGBTQ slur ‘groomers’ despite platform’s ban: report | New York Daily News
Newsweek USA Health September 24, 2022
The Alzheimer's Association defines Alzheimer's as a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Dementia refers to the symptoms of Alzheimer's that can worsen over time.They predict that by 2050, the number of people aged 65... + más
There's a growing dementia crisis in the veteran community: Alzheimer's Q&A | The Advocate
Portland Press Herald USA Health September 24, 2022
A study using the electronic health records of more than 6 million Americans over age 65 found that those who had COVID-19 ran a greater risk of receiving a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease within a year. The study, led by researchers at Case Western Reserve University... + más
How To Spot The Early Signs Of Alzheimer's | Newsweek
The Advocate USA Health September 17, 2022
Are U.S. veterans more at risk for Alzheimer’s or other dementias?The U.S. is in the midst of a dramatic rise in the number of veterans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and many of these new cases are directly attributable to military service.According to a 2017... + más
Stroke can lead to vascular dementia: Alzheimer's Q&A | The Advocate
Alzheimer's Q&A: Let go of negative thoughts | The Advocate
How do you assess the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?Alzheimer’s disease is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death in the United States that cannot be prevented, slowed, or cured. It is not fully understood what causes the disease, but probable causes could be linked to... + más
Here's how to protect patients from scammers: Alzheimer's Q&A | The Advocate
What makes friends and family members often shy away from a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias?There are many misconceptions about Alzheimer's that lead to fear of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Negative public images and stereotypes... + más
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