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  2. Family of famed zookeeper Jack Hanna says he doesn't ... - AOL

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    The family of animal TV show host Jack Hanna says that the renowned celebrity zookeeper doesn't know he has Alzheimer's disease. The leading animal conservationist "lived in fear the public would ...

  3. Animal-assisted therapy - Wikipedia

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    Animal-assisted therapy is an alternative or complementary type of therapy that includes the use of animals in a treatment. [4] [5] It falls under the realm of animal-assisted intervention, which encompasses any intervention in the studio that includes an animal in a therapeutic context such as emotional support animals, service animals trained to assist with daily activities, and animal ...

  4. “Staying socially engaged may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in later life,” Dr. Porter says, adding that it’s crucial to maintain a strong network of family and ...

  5. Dementia caregiving - Wikipedia

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    As populations age, caring for people with dementia has become more common. Elderly caregiving may consist of formal care and informal care. Formal care involves the services of community and medical partners, while informal care involves the support of family, friends, and local communities.

  6. Alzheimer's Society - Wikipedia

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    Within a few weeks, the trio had established the Alzheimer's Disease Society, with an aim to raise awareness, provide information for families and generate funds for research. [20] A steering committee was formed, consisting of carers and medical professionals, and the first annual general meeting was held on 13 September 1980.

  7. Colombian family's genes offer new clue to delaying onset of ...

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    Scientists studying a family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer’s found some carry a genetic oddity that delays their initial symptoms by five years. The finding points to novel ways of fighting ...