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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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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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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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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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How Mild Cognitive Impairment Affects Day-to-Day Living
People with Alzheimer’s disease often have trouble remembering things like important dates or whether they took their medications, a problem…
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Early memory problems may indicate Alzheimer’s
By: www.ALZinfo.org In the January 11, 2010 issue of the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Dr. Barry Reisberg and his…
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Jogging the Memory with Fun Fitness Ideas
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Dancing, gardening and playing games can be good exercise for any age. For people with Alzheimer’s…
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The Power of Exercising in Water
By: www.ALZinfo.org Whether it’s the hypnotic shimmer of light dancing off a lazy pond or the rhythmic pulse of a…
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Graceful Exercise: Tai Chi
By Jason Schneider Exercise is important for people of all ages, but can be especially beneficial to people with memory…
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A Blood Test to Detect Memory Decline
Increasingly, researchers are thinking of Alzheimer’s as a disease that begins years before the onset of memory loss and thinking…
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People With Alzheimer’s Can’t Clear Plaque
Scientists have long been studying beta-amyloid, the sticky protein that builds up in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Blood Poisoning’s Toll on the Brain
Every year, some 750,000 Americans suffer from sepsis, a life-threatening ailment that many have never heard of. The condition, sometimes…
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Brain Changes May Be Early Clue to Alzheimer’s
Researchers are discovering subtle changes in different areas of the brain that may be early clues to the onset of…
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Speaking Two Languages May Help Keep the Brain Sharp
Men and women who are fluent in more than one language may be protected in part from the memory ravages…
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Kathy Mattea: Where She’s Been
By Sam Gaines Three-time Grammy winner Kathy Mattea has built a solid career as a singer-songwriter and touring musician no…
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Just Forgetful, or Is It Dementia?
Everyone becomes forgetful from time to time: forgetting where you placed the car keys, not remembering to pick up an…
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Heavy Smoking Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
If you need another reason to quit smoking, here it is: People who are heavy smokers in middle age have…
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New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways
By: www.ALZinfo.org A new class of drugs called gamma-secretase modulators works to reduce the buildup of toxic proteins in the…
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Is an Effective Alzheimer’s Treatment at Hand?: An Expert Speaks
By: www.ALZinfo.org About $1 billion is spent each year on medicines like Aricept, Razadyne, Exelon, and Namenda. These drugs are…
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Fitness in a Flash: Exercise for Older Adults and Caregivers
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Regular physical activity can keep you strong, improve your flexibility and help you manage stress. But…
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Senior-Friendly Fitness Close to Home
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Exercise is not only good for your body; it’s good for your brain. Physical activity encourages…
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Talking to Children about Alzheimer’s
By Mary Adam Thomas “The worst thing is the kids. I don’t know how long it’s going to take before…
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How to Communicate With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
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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Doing Crossword Puzzles May Keep the Mind Sharp, for a Time
Mentally stimulating activities like doing crossword puzzles, reading and visiting museums may slow the decline of thinking skills with advancing…
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