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Expert reviewed Alzheimer’s and Dementia News

Month: March 2013

Long-Term Planning: The Will and Beyond
The Will and Beyond Now is the best time to plan for the distribution of your wealth, and a will…
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Food: Vitamin D and Your Brain
Vitamin D and Your Brain Forgot where you placed your keys? Can’t remember your new neighbor’s name? Wondering where…
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Caregiver Voices: A Moment in Time
A Moment in Time I have a sister whom I love with all my heart and I have a best…
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Fitness: Take Care of Your Core
Take Care of Your Core Your abdominal, chest, and back muscles are the “core” of your body’s physical health. By…
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News Briefs: Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health
News on Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health   U.S. Lagging Behind in Alzheimer’s Support A report from the U.S. Senate…
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Fitness: Get Moving!
When you’re a busy caregiver, taking a shower and eating a proper meal might sometimes feel like a challenge.…
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Understanding the New Health Care Law
For people planning for lifelong health care and other long-term needs, coming to grips with the Patient Protection and Affordable…
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Delirium Spurs Alzheimer’s Decline
People with Alzheimer’s who are hospitalized often develop delirium, a period of acute disorientation that may last for days. Now,…
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How Meditation May Help Against Alzheimer’s
Meditation is commonly used to reduce stress and provide a sense of well-being. Now researchers are finding that meditation may…
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Drug Makers Halt Testing of Bapineuzumab for Alzheimer’s
Makers of the experimental drug bapineuzumab, which earlier studies suggested might be beneficial in fighting Alzheimer’s disease, announced that they…
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When Your Loved One Can’t Care for a Pet
What to do about pets when a loved one has Alzheimer’s is a delicate issue. Here’s some guidance to help…
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The Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Now What?
Learning of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is a profound event in the lives of a person and the family. Where do…
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Taking Care with Joan Lunden
For 17 years, Joan Lunden woke the country up as the co-host of Good Morning America. Now, the award-winning…
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A Penny for Her Thoughts
An Interview with Penny Marshall Many know her as the spunky Laverne DeFazio of Laverne & Shirley fame. Others…
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Clothes Encounters
Here are some simple solutions for dealing with your loved one’s dressing and wardrobe needs. By Jennifer Sellers Picture…
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Reaching Out to Caregivers
A new book aims to help dementia caregivers connect with their loved ones—in sometimes surprising ways. By Sam Gaines C
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Creative Aging Libraries Project Expands
Creative Aging Libraries Project Expands A program aimed at engaging older Americans with the arts in public libraries that began…
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The First Rule on Second Opinions
The First Rule on Second Opinions: They’re Always Worth Considering in the Wake of a Serious Diagnosis By Mary Adam…
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Hitting the Target
Hitting the Target: Researchers Take Aim to Find a Drug Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease. The latest clinical studies investigate different…
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