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Medicaid
August 27, 2010
What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? This is a very common question. Medicaid is a type of government…
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Medicare
August 27, 2010
What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? This is a very common question. Medicaid is a type of government…
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What Medications are Available to Treat Behavioral Problems?
August 27, 2010
What types of behavioral problems might be expected? In later stages of the disease, people with Alzheimer’s might experience distinct…
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman
August 27, 2010
What is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman? A Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for residents of assisted living facilities and…
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Senile or Senile Dementia
Senile Dementia
August 27, 2010
What is Senile or Senile Dementia? Senile also known as Senile dementia is the mental deterioration (loss of intellectual ability)…
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Paying For Healthcare
August 26, 2010
Many financial issues arise when you are responsible for a loved one’s care. These may be new to you and…
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans Linked to Dementia
August 24, 2010
A growing number of veterans are returning from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and it may be increasing…
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New Alzheimer’s Brain Dye Shows Promise for Early Diagnosis
August 24, 2010
A novel radioactive dye shows promise in detecting early brain changes in people with Alzheimer’s and could offer a new…
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The Science of Caring
August 21, 2010
While searching for the cause and developing a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, the Fisher Center Foundation is also funding projects…
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Curing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
August 21, 2010
While being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming at any age, it is particularly devastating when the disease strikes early…
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Recruiting Stress Proteins to clean up tangles in the brain
August 21, 2010
The brains of people with Alzheimer’s contain large numbers of plaques and tangles. Plaques are formed from beta-amyloid. Tangles are…
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Reversing Nerve Cell Damage
August 21, 2010
The devastating loss of memory that is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease is caused by the death of nerve cells…
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Press Release – Alzheimer’s & Dementia
August 20, 2010
Alzheimer’s & Dementia January 11, 2010, Full PDF: Click Here Small Signs of Memory Loss Can Lead to Big Problems…
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Press Release
August 20, 2010
Alzheimer’s & Dementia January 11, 2010 Full PDF Click Here Small Signs of Memory Loss Can Lead to Big Problems…
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Medicare, Medicaid and Alzheimer’s
August 18, 2010
What You Should Know About Medicaid Eligibility by NY Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Bernard A. …
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Planning a fundraiser
August 17, 2010
Hello, It is fantastic that you want to organize your own event. Whether you’ve held lots of events before or…
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Charitable Remainder Trusts
August 11, 2010
A charitable remainder trust allows you to gift an interest in property to non-charitable beneficiaries (e.g., children, grandchildren, yourself) for…
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Diet, Exercise & Health
August 10, 2010
How can overall health and well-being be maintained in a person who has Alzheimer’s disease? It’s essential for the person…
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Home Modification
August 10, 2010
Home Modification Tips If you decide to have your Alzheimer’s-afflicted loved one continue to live at home, it is important…
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Drug Facts: Exelon (rivastigmine)
August 3, 2010
Generic name: rivastigmine Description Available as a dermal patch in 4.6 mg/24 hour (9mg total) dose or 9.5 mg/24 hour…
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Adult Day Care
August 3, 2010
There are two types of adult day care: medical and social. Both provide a comfortable, secure place for a…
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Respite Services
August 3, 2010
Respite is a term used to describe time taken by the caregiver for rest and rejuvenation from the demands of…
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Care Managers
August 3, 2010
Care managers – also called “geriatric care managers” or “case managers” – represent a fairly new development in the care…
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Regular Exercise and Resistance Training Are Good for the Brain
July 31, 2010
Ongoing physical activity has been linked to a longer life and all kinds of benefits for the body, including less…
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