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myCNAjobs provides easy-to-use online tools for professional caregivers and family caregivers with basic caregiver training to help care for Alzheimer’s patients. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 In 2012, 15.4 million caregivers provided care for Alzheimer’s patients. myCNAjobs, the first professional caregiver network, announces the enhancement to its growing caregiver training modules to include Alzheimer’s training for both professional and familial caregivers. "With 5.2...
Neuroscientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) have taken a major step in their efforts to help people with memory loss tied to brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Using sea snail nerve cells, the scientists reversed memory loss by determining when the cells were primed for learning. The scientists were able to help the cells compensate for memory loss by retraining them through the use of optimized training schedules. Findings of this...
[ Watch the Video: Good Sleep Equals Good Memory ] redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online A lack of quality, deep sleep could play a vital role in the memory loss sometimes experienced by older men and women, scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have discovered. Matthew Walker, an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at UC Berkeley, and colleagues discovered that the brain waves generated during slow-wave sleep help move memories from...
Be on the lookout for the following physical and mental changes in your elderly loved ones this holiday season Richmond, VA (PRWEB) December 14, 2012 While getting together and visiting with family over the 2012 - 2013 holiday season, Seniors Guide Magazine and http://www.SeniorsGuideOnline.com suggest taking notice of the health and well being of aging family members. “As we see our elderly loved ones over the holidays, we may notice certain changes that require some attention,” says...
Cognitive enhancement formula for men and women now released by Procera. This clinically tested solution use FDA specified testing to produce mental focus, clarity and memory in clinical trials and is now made available for men and women to use. Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) December 08, 2012 Procera has launched its new cognitive enhancement formula for men and women online. This natural solution to help with memory loss, lack of focus and stress has been clinically proven to contribute to...
East Lansing, MI, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Memo - the software that reminds people with mild dementia of everything they need to know - is re-launching as a mobile app just in time for the holidays. Family members who care for someone with impaired memory may find Memo the ideal gift. It helps seniors with short-term memory loss maintain their independence and stay in their own home, providing constant reminders to keep daily life on track for the elder. Equally...
SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Individuals and families across America are invited to ask questions of a leading national expert on brain health on ways to increase cognitive fitness and delay the potential onset of memory loss. Emeritus Senior Living National Director of Brain Health Dr. Paul Nussbaum will hold a live Internet chat at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, Monday, Nov. 26. To participate, visit www.Emeritus.com and click on "Click to read more" on the event...
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Month and the holiday season, Sunrise Senior Living (NYSE: SRZ) is offering tips and support groups to help families as they care for the growing number of seniors with memory loss. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58277-sunrise-senior-living-memory-loss-alzheimer-s-awareness-month (Photo:...
Regina, Saskatchewan will soon be home to Brightwater Senior Living of Riverbend, a fully dedicated memory care community that specializes in Alzheimer Disease and other dementia care. Now under construction and opening early 2013, Brightwater will offer 68 private suites for those living with memory loss. The projection is to be completely reserved prior to opening. Priority Waitlist Reservations began October 1st. Families have already started selecting suites for their loved...
With new studies showing a correlation between X-rays and brain tumors, dentists are being challenged to more clearly evaluate the need for X-rays. In full support of this challenge is Ultimate Memory, a leading producer of memory software. New York City, NY (PRWEB) September 12, 2012 Recent research shows a link between frequent dental x-rays and a person’s risk for developing meningioma, a common brain tumor. Patients who have had dental x-rays are one to five times at greater risk of...
