/tags/dementia Dementia en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:06:55 GMT /law-order/2023-02-23/illinois-fines-troy-facility-where-resident-with-dementia-died-after-wandering-outside Kathleen “Kitty” Kinkel, 77, was found dead in a field near the back of the facility six hours after she left the building on Jan. 31. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:06:55 GMT /law-order/2023-02-23/illinois-fines-troy-facility-where-resident-with-dementia-died-after-wandering-outside Lexi Cortes /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-06-08/the-caregiver-club-helps-st-louis-families-deal-with-dementia Cousins Jodie Finney and Alicia Christopher each have a parent dealing with dementia. They want to equip caregivers for their work. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:59:46 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-06-08/the-caregiver-club-helps-st-louis-families-deal-with-dementia Sarah Fenske /health-science-environment/2022-05-10/alzheimers-blood-tests-more-likely-to-misdiagnose-black-patients-study-finds Three out of four leading Alzheimer's blood tests were less accurate in Black patients, putting them at risk of receiving the wrong medical treatment. Tue, 10 May 2022 10:11:57 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-05-10/alzheimers-blood-tests-more-likely-to-misdiagnose-black-patients-study-finds Shahla Farzan /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-07/alzheimers-researchers-seek-more-black-participants Washington University recently received millions of dollars in grant money that researchers hope will turn the tide on Alzheimer’s research. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:31:45 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-07/alzheimers-researchers-seek-more-black-participants Kayla Drake /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-11-17/too-little-sleep-or-too-much-is-linked-with-cognitive-decline-wash-u-study-finds A recent study by Washington University researchers untangles the complicated relationship among sleep, Alzheimer’s and cognitive function. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:26:30 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-11-17/too-little-sleep-or-too-much-is-linked-with-cognitive-decline-wash-u-study-finds Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2021-07-01/for-people-developing-dementia-wash-u-doctor-prescribes-simple-lifestyle-changes Dementia cases are projected to explode in coming decades, but new research shows lifestyle changes can reduce cases by 40%. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:52:31 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-07-01/for-people-developing-dementia-wash-u-doctor-prescribes-simple-lifestyle-changes Alex Smith /government-politics-issues/2021-06-15/the-violent-arrest-of-a-woman-with-dementia-highlights-the-lack-of-police-training Advocates say the case puts a spotlight on how ill-prepared police are when encountering someone with a mental disability. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:22:33 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-06-15/the-violent-arrest-of-a-woman-with-dementia-highlights-the-lack-of-police-training Leigh Paterson, Leigh Paterson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-27/people-caring-for-loved-ones-with-dementia-see-new-challenges-in-a-pandemic It’s not just parents of young children trying to balance caregiving with other responsibilities during this pandemic. People whose loved ones suffer from… Wed, 27 May 2020 19:51:56 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-27/people-caring-for-loved-ones-with-dementia-see-new-challenges-in-a-pandemic Sarah Fenske /health-science-environment/2019-09-05/more-dementia-care-facilities-coming-to-the-metro-east BELLEVILLE — Metro East residents will have more options for affordable dementia care. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced… Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:47:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2019-09-05/more-dementia-care-facilities-coming-to-the-metro-east Eric Schmid /health-science-environment/2018-06-21/longest-day-raises-money-for-still-mysterious-alzheimers Thursday was the summer solstice, and the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association marked the occasion with a 24-hour fundraising blitz.The… Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:18:50 GMT /health-science-environment/2018-06-21/longest-day-raises-money-for-still-mysterious-alzheimers Sarah Fentem