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LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

Expert reviewed Alzheimer’s and Dementia News

Category: Caregiving and Risk Factors

In the Age of Bountiful
October 1, 2013
When you are paying attention, you can really learn a lot. But you have to be willing to really look,…
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24 Hours With Dementia: A Carer’s Day
September 17, 2013
In July Norman McNamara told what it was like to live with dementia. Today Norrms’ life partner and carer, …
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On the road raising awareness every day
August 5, 2013
A World First !! (if its not, please correct me) This is what happens when you talk face to face…
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Three Ways to Talk to People Living with Alzheimer’s
July 29, 2013
For people living with Alzheimer’s it is often difficult, if not impossible, to begin a conversation or engage with another…
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The Soaring Costs of Alzheimer’s Care
July 19, 2013
As a generation of baby boomers continues to grow older, costs of care for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of…
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Activity Directors: The Unsung Heroes
July 15, 2013
Since I specialize in Alzheimer’s care, you can imagine that I frequent quite a few nursing facilities. I often have…
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Finding Dementia Sufferers Who Get Lost While Driving
May 15, 2013
Various methods may help boost success in finding drivers with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia who get lost,…
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Long-Term Planning: The Will and Beyond
March 28, 2013
The Will and Beyond Now is the best time to plan for the distribution of your wealth, and a will…
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Caregiver Voices: A Moment in Time
March 28, 2013
A Moment in Time I have a sister whom I love with all my heart and I have a best…
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Promoting Independence With Alzheimer’s Care
January 24, 2013
Independence can be an important part of living with Alzheimer’s disease. But some caregivers may be inadvertently undermining the independence…
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Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, for the 7th time
December 4, 2012
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, for the 7th time New York, NY …
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What the Health Care Ruling Means for Seniors
July 4, 2012
News that the Supreme Court left standing the major provisions of the health care overhaul means that many of the…
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Family Gatherings and Alzheimer’s
April 4, 2012
The activity and festivities during Passover and Easter pose special challenges for families coping with Alzheimer’s disease. The hurried pace…
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The Hospital Problem in Nursing Homes
February 7, 2012
People with late-stage Alzheimer’s must often be cared for in a nursing home. But a new study shows that many…
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Always smiling as usual
August 26, 2011
Diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 50 Norman thought his world had come to an end.…
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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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Finding the Wanderers
March 16, 2011
By Sam Gaines If you need to understand the issue of wandering Alzheimer’s patients and the ongoing effort to find…
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Reduce the Risk of Wandering
February 18, 2011
By Winnie Yu It is a major problem with Alzheimer’s disease patients: the tendency to wander off, away from caregiving…
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Talking to Children about Alzheimer’s
February 18, 2011
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
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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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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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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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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