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Just As I Am
December 3, 2014
By now it’s well known that Glen Campbell, the legendary recording star, is in the fight of his life with…
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Taking Part in the Search for the Cure
December 3, 2014
Getting involved in clinical trials is an effective way to advance the pursuit for better treatments and even a cure…
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Jim Nantz: A Son’s Calling
December 3, 2014
You may not recognize his face, but if you’re a sports fan, you’ll likely recognize his voice. Jim Nantz, a…
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A Helping Hand
December 3, 2014
When is it time for professional in-home care? People with Alzheimer’s disease go through a lot of changes—something that you,…
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A Report from the Interior
December 3, 2014
Poignant new book offers an honest firsthand perspective of Alzheimer’s disease Greg O’Brien knows what memory loss looks like, having…
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Therapy Dogs: Making the Connection with Alzheimer’s Patients
December 3, 2014
Therapy dogs serve in all sorts of health care environments to bring comfort and a friendly (and furry) face to…
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Feeling Lonely Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
December 2, 2014
Older people who report feeling lonely are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to…
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Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Is Being Tested for Alzheimer’s Disease
December 2, 2014
Surgeons are testing a procedure called deep brain stimulation for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The technique,…
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In Advanced Alzheimer’s, Too Many Medications
November 25, 2014
More than half of nursing home residents with advanced Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are taking at least…
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Rare Case Offers Hope for New Alzheimer’s Therapies
November 25, 2014
For about 20 years, the gene known as APOE has been recognized as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. People…
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Grilled Meat May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
November 25, 2014
You may want to think twice before throwing the steaks on the grill. A new report suggests that compounds formed…
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Pills for Anxiety and Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s
November 11, 2014
Long-term use of benzodiazepine medications, widely used to ease anxiety and promote sleep, is tied to an increased risk of…
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Memory Slips May Predict Dementia Years Later
November 11, 2014
People who worry that their memory is slipping are more likely than their peers without memory concerns to develop Alzheimer’s…
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Feelings Linger as Memory Fades
November 11, 2014
People with Alzheimer’s disease may not recall a visit from a loved one. But feelings from the visit may linger…
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Antidepressant Shows Benefits, and Risks, for Agitation of Alzheimer’s
November 1, 2014
Agitation is a common problem in people in the more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, but there are few effective…
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Six Medical Tests and Treatments That People With Alzheimer’s May Not Need
November 1, 2014
Doctors who specialize in treating elderly patients have compiled a list of common medical practices that consumers should talk to…
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Coordinated Care Lets Alzheimer’s Patients Stay at Home Longer
November 1, 2014
Elderly men and women with Alzheimer’s and other serious memory problems who got home visits and care assessments from a…
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Petri Dish Breakthrough May Hasten Search for Treatments and a Cure
October 13, 2014
A team of Boston scientists have discovered a way to grow human brain cells in a petri dish, which will …
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People With Alzheimer’s More Likely to Get Pacemakers
September 2, 2014
People who have Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are more likely to get pacemakers than their peers with…
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Veterans With Brain Injuries at Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
September 2, 2014
Veterans who have survived traumatic brain injuries are 60 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of…
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Alzheimer’s Research at the Fisher Centers
August 27, 2014
The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation primarily funds two centers located in New York City. The Fisher Center …
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Finding a Doctor
August 27, 2014
Alzheimer’s Treatment Centers The National Institute on Aging supports about 30 multi-disciplinary Alzheimer’s disease centers across the country. These are…
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Alzheimer’s Care
August 27, 2014
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic illness. Its course may range from a few years up to 20 years. Alzheimer's symptoms…
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Alzheimer’s Research Aimed at Prevention
August 27, 2014
What research is being done to try to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? The research focus now is turning to prevention trials,…
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