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High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems in Midlife

November 16, 2009

High blood pressure was linked to memory and thinking problems in people over 45, according to findings from a large study, possibly setting the stage for problems like Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia later in life...

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Moderate Drinking May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

November 16, 2009

Men and women who drink moderately may have a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia than those who abstain from alcohol altogether...

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Stay Healthier with Counseling

October 28, 2009

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is a physically and emotionally draining experience. It may be especially difficult…

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Planning for the Well Spouse

October 28, 2009

When a spouse becomes ill, the well spouse is suddenly faced not only with the emotional toll, but the burden…

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Stop Elder Abuse

October 1, 2009

Eight years since her mother died of Alzheimer’s, B. Lynn Goodwin still remembers the stress of being her caregiver, of…

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In-Home Care

September 22, 2009

Mary Theresa “Terry” Vasquez, RN, has seen Alzheimer’s disease (AD) from a variety of angles. As a registered nurse, she…

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Marriage May Be Good for the Brain

September 10, 2009

Living with a partner at midlife may lower the risk for Alzheimer's disease later in life, a new study shows. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that staying socially connected is vital for a healthy and intact brain late in life.

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Is a Clinical Trial Right For Your Loved One?

August 13, 2009

Among the many decisions you will face as a patient (or caregiver) dealing with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is whether or…

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Caregivers in Training

August 11, 2009

After high school, you probably went on to receive more specialized training at a college or on the job. Perhaps…

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Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Alzheimer’s

July 7, 2009

Men and women with a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...

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Eye Disease of Aging Linked to Declining Memory

July 7, 2009

Seniors who scored low on tests of thinking and memory appeared to be more likely to have the early stages of macular degeneration, an eye disease related to aging.

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Weight Loss May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

July 7, 2009

Seniors who quickly shed pounds are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's...

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New Tool Helps Predict Alzheimer’s Risk in Elderly

July 7, 2009

Researchers have developed a preliminary tool that may help predict whether someone age 65 or older is at low, moderate or high risk of developing dementia over the next six years.

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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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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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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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