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Hitting the Target

March 11, 2013

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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Common Errors in Long-Term Care Planning

January 12, 2012

By Bernard A. Krooks, Certified Elder Law Attorney During our discussions with clients, we learn about many misconceptions they have…

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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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Just Forgetful, or Is It Dementia?

March 24, 2011

Everyone becomes forgetful from time to time: forgetting where you placed the car keys, not remembering to pick up an…

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Third-Party Special Needs Trusts: Peace of Mind for Caregivers

March 16, 2011

By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney We are all aware of the importance of getting our family’s…

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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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Home-Based Training May Benefit Alzheimer’s Patients and Caregivers

January 4, 2011

A home care program that used nurses and occupational therapists to aid people with Alzheimer’s in their homes brought benefits…

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How to Find and Select an Elder Law Attorney

December 10, 2010

By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney If you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, there are…

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Suggesting a Memory Screening

December 6, 2010

By Kevin Gault It can be a touchy moment: You notice changes in a loved one’s cognitive abilities, want to…

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How Education May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

September 23, 2010

Researchers have noted that extra years of schooling during youth can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in old age. As…

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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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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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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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Improving The Quality Of Life For Alzheimer’s Patients

August 21, 2010

Most Alzheimer’s disease patients show some signs of agitation and as Alzheimer’s disease progresses through its later stages, as many…

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Exciting Discoveries in Alzheimer’s Disease

August 12, 2010

The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation primarily funds the research of Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard. Dr. Greengard and…

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Nursing Homes

August 3, 2010

Nursing homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities, care for individuals who require 24-hour nursing supervision. There are two types…

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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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Continuing Care

August 3, 2010

In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, most people can continue living at home, provided they have the appropriate support…

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What Drugs are Approved for Alzheimer’s Disease?

July 31, 2010

Five drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s…

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What are the Goals of Alzheimer’s Treatment?

July 31, 2010

The primary goals of treatment for Alzheimer’s are to improve the quality of life for the person suffering and for…

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Apathy a Common Problem in Alzheimer’s

January 29, 2010

Most people think of memory loss when they think of Alzheimer's. But the disease can cause a wide range of behavioral and personality changes as well...

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Exercise Helps Ward Off Memory Problems in Old Age

October 14, 2008

Want to keep the mind sharp into old age? Walking and other forms of modest and regular exercise may help, a new study shows.

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