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The Growing Alzheimer’s Family

August 10, 2011

One in eight older Americans, or some 5.4 million people, has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. And nearly…

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The Healing Power of Yoga

July 28, 2011

By Michelle Porter Tiernan Three women in their 60s and 70s recline on their backs on yoga mats with their…

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Graceful Exercise: Tai Chi

July 28, 2011

By Jason Schneider Exercise is important for people of all ages, but can be especially beneficial to people with memory…

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The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer’s

July 27, 2011

Ask the Experts: Dr. Dede Bonner Question: My father was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Does he now need to …

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Learning Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

July 5, 2011

Scientists continue to make advances in new tests that may predict for Alzheimer’s disease, in some cases years before memory…

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Brain Scans Lead to Earlier Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

May 24, 2011

Scientists are moving closer to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage using special brain scans. The scans, which are…

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Key Protein May Lead to Faster Acting Anti-Depression Drugs

March 16, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org There is no single known cause for depression. Depression is believed to result from a combination of genetic,…

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Protein p11 and the Understanding of Depression

March 16, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org Paul Greengard, PhD, director of Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research’s team of internationally renowned scientists, has helped discover…

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A Walk in the Park

February 25, 2011

By Tiffani Hill-Patterson By now, everyone knows the health benefits of walking: improved cardiovascular function, weight loss, bone building, stress…

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How to Communicate With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s

February 18, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org How can I communicate better with my loved one who has Alzheimer’s? Learning about Alzheimer’s—how it progresses and…

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Cutting Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

January 11, 2011

What’s the most effective way to cut your risk of developing Alzheimer’s? A study from France looked at various ways…

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How to Assemble a Caregiving Team

January 4, 2011

By Winnie Yu Whether it’s driving mom to the doctor, doing dad’s laundry, or providing 24/7 care to an aging…

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A Loved One Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease: Now What?

January 4, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, many questions come to mind. First is the question…

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Fitting in Fitness – for Caregivers

October 21, 2010

By Jennifer Newton Reents, R.N. Making time for physical activity shouldn’t be a last consideration—especially for caregivers. Put fitness at …

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Depression Increases the Risk of Alzheimer’s

October 20, 2010

One of the largest and longest studies to date shows that being depressed increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or…

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Alzheimer’s and Other Health Problems

August 27, 2010

How might other health problems affect people with Alzheimer’s? Another reason for using medications in people who have Alzheimer’s disease…

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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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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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Memory Loss

August 27, 2010

What is Memory Loss? Memory loss is unusual forgetfulness that can be caused by brain damage due to disease or…

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Bereavement and Grief

August 26, 2010

People cope with the loss of a loved one in many different ways. For some, the experience may lead to…

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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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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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Therapeutic Activities

August 10, 2010

How can therapeutic activities help manage the symptoms of Alzheimer’s? Planning structured, individualized activities that involve and interest the person…

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