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Finding Your Elder-Law Attorney
January 12, 2012
It is of the utmost importance to find a qualified attorney to help you plan for the future, particularly when…
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Common Errors in Long-Term Care Planning
January 12, 2012
By Bernard A. Krooks, Certified Elder Law Attorney During our discussions with clients, we learn about many misconceptions they have…
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Alzheimer’s Common in ‘Oldest Old’ Women
December 27, 2011
More than 40 percent of elderly women ages 85 and over had symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other serious problems…
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Walk to Keep the Memory Sharp
December 27, 2011
Many studies suggest that daily activities like walking may help keep the memory sharp. Now a growing number of studies…
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Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation receives coveted 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator
November 7, 2011
New York, NY The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation (ALZinfo.org) today announced it has received a four-star…
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Fish Oil Supplements May Boost Brain Health
November 4, 2011
Many people take fish oil supplements for heart health, and there is some research to suggest that fish oils may…
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Memory Loss May Not Be Present in Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
November 4, 2011
More than a third of people with early-onset Alzheimer’s, a form of Alzheimer’s that typically occurs before age 60, do…
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Moderate Drinking Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
November 4, 2011
Want to lower your Alzheimer’s risk? A drink or two a day may help, according to a new report. But…
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Common Sleep Problem Linked to Dementia
November 2, 2011
A common breathing disorder called sleep apnea, in which sleepers stop breathing hundreds of times during the night, has been…
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Small Health Problems Can Add up to Alzheimer’s
November 2, 2011
Arthritic joints, stomach troubles and painful ankles aren’t symptoms traditionally thought of as increasing the risk for Alzheimer’s. But a…
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7 Ways to Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk
November 2, 2011
Many cases of Alzheimer’s disease could potentially be prevented by certain lifestyle measures like quitting smoking and getting more exercise,…
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Diabetes Increases Dementia Risk, But Treatments Are Limited
September 28, 2011
Two new studies highlight the connections between diabetes and dementia. One adds to a growing body of evidence that diabetes,…
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Looking to the Kitchen for an Alzheimer’s Cure
September 28, 2011
Coffee, broccoli and cinnamon are among the common foods that scientists are investigating in search of new treatments for Alzheimer’s…
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Insulin Squirt Helps People With Early Alzheimer’s
September 28, 2011
An intriguing early report found that a squirt of insulin deep into the nose helped ease the symptoms of early…
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Even Moderate Exercise Is Good for the Brain
September 21, 2011
Want to keep the mind and memory humming? A brisk 30-minute daily walk may help to minimize the mental decline…
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PET Scans Help to Identify Alzheimer’s Early
September 21, 2011
Scientists continue to make advances in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, using advanced brain scans and special dyes to detect the…
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Spinal Tap May Help Detect Alzheimer’s Early
September 21, 2011
A protein found in the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord may help detect Alzheimer’s at an early…
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We Need to Prepare for Aging Population
August 26, 2011
There’s no escaping it: We are getting older as a nation. In 2011, the first of the Baby Boomers reach…
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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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Web-Savvy Caregiving
August 25, 2011
Individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of memory loss have a lot of questions. What’s…
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Are We There Yet?
August 25, 2011
So you and your family have decided to take a trip— and one of your travel companions has Alzheimer’s disease…
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The Latest News on Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health
August 25, 2011
Cellular Skeleton Collapse May Be Alzheimer’s Precursor Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have uncovered a key finding…
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What you Should Know About Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease – New Guidelines
August 24, 2011
Many people worry about getting Alzheimer’s, particularly if a parent or sibling suffers from the disease. But is it a…
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Brain Scans Move Closer to Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Early
August 24, 2011
Two new studies show how scientists are increasingly using brain scans to diagnose Alzheimer’s at an early stage, years before…
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