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Latinos and Dementia: Some Differences in How Alzheimer’s Presents

midnightsuncare — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:55:11 +0000

A new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association reveals some unexpected results in how dementia may show differently in Hispanic people. While further exploration of Latinos and dementia is necessary to fully understand whether these differences are due to social/cultural nuances or dementia itself, it is valuable information for Latino families to understand. Daily Activities […]

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The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s Disease Is Changing the Way We Diagnosis It

midnightsuncare — Wed, 20 May 2020 15:33:13 +0000

You may not recognize her by name; however, you’ve very likely come across her story. Joy Milne has a tremendously unique talent: recognizing Parkinson’s disease through her nose. Her gift came to light when she noticed what she details as an “overpowering sort of nasty yeast smell” in her husband of 10 years. Subsequently observing other […]

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The Disease That Mimics Alzheimer’s: LATE dementia

midnightsuncare — Wed, 13 May 2020 20:23:39 +0000

An older adult who displays loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with performing daily activities has the distinguishing signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, right? As a matter of fact, what seems to be a clear-cut case of Alzheimer’s may in fact be a recently discovered dementia: LATE dementia. Known as LATE, […]

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