British Prime Minister David Cameron Visits Rockefeller University to Discuss Advances in Dementia Research

May 17, 2013

UK Prime Minister David Cameron meets with Nobel Laureate Dr. Paul Greengard, Director of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research

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A Range of Diagnostic Tests for Alzheimer’s

May 15, 2013

Various tests for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease have become available in recent years, although they remain imperfect diagnostic tools. Now researchers…

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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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Secondhand Smoke Increases Dementia Risk

May 15, 2013

Smoking has been linked to a host of ills, including an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of…

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Experimental Drug Solanezumab Shows Hints of Promise

April 29, 2013

An experimental drug showed promise of slowing cognitive decline in people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, though the benefits…

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Football Players at Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

April 29, 2013

Professional football players are at increased risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. The findings are consistent…

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Herbal Remedy Ginkgo Fails to Stem Alzheimer’s Slide

April 29, 2013

Much has been made of the promises of the herbal remedy ginkgo biloba for keeping the memory sharp in old…

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Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Slow Alzheimer’s

April 9, 2013

Doctors found that patients taking a certain class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure had less of the…

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High Blood Sugar Levels Tied to Brain Shrinkage

April 9, 2013

Older men and women who have blood sugar levels at the high end of normal appear to have shrinkage of…

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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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Food: Vitamin D and Your Brain

March 28, 2013

Vitamin D and Your Brain Forgot where you placed your keys? Can’t remember your new neighbor’s name? Wondering where…

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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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Fitness: Take Care of Your Core

March 28, 2013

Take Care of Your Core Your abdominal, chest, and back muscles are the “core” of your body’s physical health. By…

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News Briefs: Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health

March 28, 2013

News on Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health U.S. Lagging Behind in Alzheimer’s Support A report from the U.S. Senate…

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Fitness: Get Moving!

March 27, 2013

When you’re a busy caregiver, taking a shower and eating a proper meal might sometimes feel like a challenge.…

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Joan Lunden edition – Preserving Your Memory magazine

March 27, 2013

Taking Care with Joan Lunden: The TV personality talks about caregiving. The Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Now What? Learn …

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Understanding the New Health Care Law

March 27, 2013

For people planning for lifelong health care and other long-term needs, coming to grips with the Patient Protection and Affordable…

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Delirium Spurs Alzheimer’s Decline

March 25, 2013

People with Alzheimer’s who are hospitalized often develop delirium, a period of acute disorientation that may last for days. Now,…

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How Meditation May Help Against Alzheimer’s

March 25, 2013

Meditation is commonly used to reduce stress and provide a sense of well-being. Now researchers are finding that meditation may…

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Drug Makers Halt Testing of Bapineuzumab for Alzheimer’s

March 25, 2013

Makers of the experimental drug bapineuzumab, which earlier studies suggested might be beneficial in fighting Alzheimer’s disease, announced that they…

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When Your Loved One Can’t Care for a Pet

March 13, 2013

What to do about pets when a loved one has Alzheimer’s is a delicate issue. Here’s some guidance to help…

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The Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Now What?

March 13, 2013

Learning of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is a profound event in the lives of a person and the family. Where do…

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Taking Care with Joan Lunden

March 13, 2013

For 17 years, Joan Lunden woke the country up as the co-host of Good Morning America. Now, the award-winning…