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Teaching Those with Alzheimer’s to Separate the Forest from the Trees

July 7, 2009

The findings suggest that there it may be possible to train those with Alzheimer's in more effective strategies for recalling vital information.

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When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

July 7, 2009

Pictures allowed those with mild cognitive impairment, a serious form of memory loss that sometimes precedes Alzheimer's, to better recognize and identify a subject as compared to using just words

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Art Therapy for Alzheimer’s

May 5, 2009

Museums across the country are reaching out to people with Alzheimer's in order to bring the soothing power of art into the minds of those tackling dementia.

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Unraveling the Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease

May 5, 2009

Researchers continue to explore the link between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, and two recent studies provide new clues about the connection between the two diseases...

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The High Costs of Alzheimer’s

May 4, 2009

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease costs more than three times what it does for the average older person...

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More States Adopting Silver Alert Systems

May 4, 2009

A growing number of states are adopting Silver Alert programs, an alert system that helps locate seniors with Alzheimer's disease who become lost...

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Shrinking Hippocampus Signals Early Alzheimer’s

May 4, 2009

People who have lost brain cells in the hippocampus area of the brain are more likely to develop dementia, researchers report.

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Reading, Crafts Help Keep the Brain Young

April 13, 2009

More good news on the neurobics front: Reading books, playing games or engaging in computer activities or crafts like pottery or quilting helps keep the brain young into old age...

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Vitamin D May Be Good for the Brain

April 13, 2009

Vitamin D, sometimes called the sunshine vitamin because the body makes it upon exposure to sunlight, may help protect the brain against the ravages of dementia...

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Having a Parent With Dementia May Affect Memory in Midlife

April 13, 2009

If your mother or father has Alzheimer's disease, you may be at increased risk of memory problems in middle age...

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Brain Factor BDNF Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s

April 13, 2009

A protein made in the brain showed early promise in halting and reversing age-related brain damage in rats, mice and monkeys...

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Brain Scans Support Cognitive Reserve Theory for Preventing Alzheimer’s

April 13, 2009

Education may provide mental reserves that help to keep the brain agile into old age...

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Mediterranean Diet Helps Ward Off Memory Loss

March 9, 2009

A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and unsaturated fats appeared to lower the risk of mild cognitive impairment, a form of memory loss that often precedes Alzheimer's disease.

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Can Doctors Tell When It’s Time to Give Up the Car Keys?

March 9, 2009

A new study shows doctors may be able to use tests of thinking and perception to help determine whether a person with Alzheimer's disease can safely get behind the wheel.

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Education Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk, But Not Rate of Mental Decline

March 9, 2009

Completing high school, or having a college or graduate degree, is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's in old age.

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Popular Drugs Can Impair Memory

March 9, 2009

Medications commonly prescribed to seniors with a wide range of medical complaints can impair memory, a new study reports.

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Abuse of Alzheimer’s Patients Common Among Family Caregivers

March 9, 2009

More than half of those who cared for a relative with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia admitted to researchers that they had mistreated them.

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Outgoing, Relaxed People May Be Less Likely to Get Alzheimer’s

March 9, 2009

People who are socially engaged and can easily brush off stress may be at reduced risk for Alzheimer's.

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Drug Cocktail May Slow Alzheimer’s

March 3, 2009

Memantine is marketed for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's, but two recent studies suggest it is effective for all stages of the disease when used in combination with any one of the older Alzheimer's drugs.

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Anti-psychotic Drugs Pose Fatal Risks in People With Alzheimer’s

January 27, 2009

Patients with Alzheimer's disease who take antipsychotic drugs may be at increased risk for death.

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Drinking Coffee in Mid-Life May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s

January 27, 2009

Middle-aged men and women who drank three to five cups of coffee a day were less likely to get Alzheimer's disease in old age.

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Alzheimer’s Often Missed as Cause of Death

January 12, 2009

Alzheimer's disease may be under-reported as a cause of death and often is not cited on death certificates...

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Bizarre Sleep Disorder Linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

January 12, 2009

People with a bizarre sleep disorder that causes them to kick, punch and cry out while dreaming are at dramatically increased risk of developing Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases...

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10 Tips for Keeping the Brain Sharp Into 2009

January 5, 2009

One piece of excellent news in the past year was that brain health seems to be improving among older Americans.

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