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LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

Expert reviewed Alzheimer’s and Dementia News

Month: September 2013

Are You Part of The Sandwich Generation?
Whether they know it or not, many Baby Boomers belong to the “sandwich generation.” This doesn’t refer to what they…
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Silver Alerts Are as Good as Gold
Days after an 88-year-old resident of an Eastern Oklahoma residential facility went missing, he was found in Flagstaff, Arizona. A…
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MetLife Foundation Announces Research Award Winners
In May, MetLife Foundation honored the recipients of the 2013 Awards for Medical Research in Alzheimer’s Disease. Yueming Li, PhD,…
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Weathering the Cold
Winter is rarely a wonderland. Often, it’s a harsh season fraught with numerous health and safety risks. For senior citizens…
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The ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Battles Alzheimer’s
It’s not often a celebrity has a career that spans more than 50 years. It’s also uncommon for a person…
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24 Hours With Dementia: A Carer’s Day
In July Norman McNamara told what it was like to live with dementia. Today Norrms’ life partner and carer,
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Poor Sleep May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s disease often sleep poorly. Now, a new study shows that sleep problems may signal the early onset…
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Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Not Reduce Dementia Risk
Eating a diet rich in antioxidants may not lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study…
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Alzheimer’s Cases to Triple by 2050
The number of men and women with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple in the next 40 years, according to…
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World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia.…
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The Will and Beyond
Now is the best time to plan for the distribution of your wealth, and a will is one important tool…
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Vitamin D and Your Brain
Forgot where you placed your keys? Can’t remember your new neighbor’s name? Wondering where you parked your car? If memory…
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News from the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research
Preserving Your Memory talked to Dr. Jean-Pierre Roussarie, postdoctoral associate at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research Laboratory, about…
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