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LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

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Fisher Center’s Reisberg Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
July 18, 2004
Advisory board member was honored for his pioneering work in Alzheimer's disease.
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Can Soy Keep the Mind Sharp?
July 7, 2004
Soy may do little to prevent mental decline, a new study concludes.
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Teaching the Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
July 5, 2004
Some simple mental exercises may improve skills in those with early Alzheimer's.
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Blood Pressure Drop May Herald Alzheimer’s
July 2, 2004
A large drop in blood pressure may signal dementia in seniors.
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New Study Claims Limited Benefits for Aricept
June 28, 2004
Aricept (donepezil) did not delay placement into nursing homes or ease the burden of caregiving.
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The Latest on Hormone Therapy and Alzheimer’s
June 22, 2004
Hormone replacement does not appear to protect the brains of older women.
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Alzheimer’s Brain Scans to be Covered by Medicare
June 17, 2004
Medicare will cover PET scans for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
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Understanding the Stem Cell Debate
June 15, 2004
The recent death of President Ronald Reagan has spurred calls for expanded research.
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Alzheimer’s May Preserve Certain Memory Skills
June 10, 2004
Understanding unique features of the illness could help ease the burden of care.
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Alzheimer’s: From Nursing Home to End-of-Life Care
June 8, 2004
Length of life is an important consideration for anyone touched by Alzheimer's.
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President Ronald Reagan Dies at age 93
June 6, 2004
President Ronald Reagan passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
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Good Genes, Bad Genes: The Pros and Cons of Alzheimer’s Screening
May 27, 2004
Your mother or father has Alzheimer's. Should you take a genetic test?
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Diabetes May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
May 27, 2004
Alzheimer's may be a concern for the one in five older Americans with diabetes.
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Counseling Offers Lasting Benefits for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
May 1, 2004
Enhanced services for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.
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Gene Therapy Hints at New Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment
April 28, 2004
A novel form of brain surgery may one day offer help for fading memories.
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A Simple Word Test May Aid Doctors in Alzheimer’s Care
April 20, 2004
How well someone with Alzheimer's pronounces words may provide important clues to their mental function.
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Heavy Social Drinking Damages the Brain
April 15, 2004
People who drink socially, but a lot, may show long-term damage to memory and other skills.
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Study Links a Common B Vitamin to Poor Memory in Seniors
April 6, 2004
A lack of vitamin B-12 may be a risk factor for failing memory.
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How Long Can You Expect to Live with Alzheimer’s?
April 5, 2004
Researchers address a difficult issue for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
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Can Licorice Boost Brain Power?
March 30, 2004
A substance in black licorice improved recall in healthy older men, but more study is needed.
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Smoking Is Bad for Your Brain, Too
March 22, 2004
Mental decline joins the list of many ills related to cigarettes.
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Gene Influences When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Appear
March 11, 2004
An inherited gene raises your risk for dementia at an earlier age.
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Estrogen Alone May Raise Dementia Risk
March 3, 2004
Hormone replacement therapy using estrogen alone in women who have had hysterectomies does not increase the risk of breast cancer,
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Why You May Need an Elder Law Attorney
February 24, 2004
Elder law attorneys focus on the special needs of older persons and people with disabilities. Their special expertise is targeted at protecting the autonomy, quality of life, and financial security of seniors as they age.
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