Is an Effective Alzheimer’s Treatment at Hand?: An Expert Speaks

February 25, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org About $1 billion is spent each year on medicines like Aricept, Razadyne, Exelon, and Namenda. These drugs are…

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Fitness in a Flash: Exercise for Older Adults and Caregivers

February 25, 2011

By Michelle Porter Tiernan Regular physical activity can keep you strong, improve your flexibility and help you manage stress. But…

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A Walk in the Park

February 25, 2011

By Tiffani Hill-Patterson By now, everyone knows the health benefits of walking: improved cardiovascular function, weight loss, bone building, stress…

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Senior-Friendly Fitness Close to Home

February 25, 2011

By Michelle Porter Tiernan Exercise is not only good for your body; it’s good for your brain. Physical activity encourages…

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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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Doing Crossword Puzzles May Keep the Mind Sharp, for a Time

February 17, 2011

Mentally stimulating activities like doing crossword puzzles, reading and visiting museums may slow the decline of thinking skills with advancing…

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Studying Magnets to Aid the Brain

February 17, 2011

Can magnets help the brain work better in those with Alzheimer’s disease? Preliminary studies suggest they may. A technique called…

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Diabetes Linked to Brain Damage of Alzheimer’s Disease

February 17, 2011

People with type 2 diabetes or in the early stages of getting the disease appear to be at an increased…

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Honoring a Legend – Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr.

January 20, 2011

The Directors of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation ask that you take a moment to remember Robert Sargent…

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First National Alzheimer’s Action Plan Becomes Law

January 11, 2011

With President Obama’s signature, the first national action plan for Alzheimer’s disease became law in 2011, setting the stage for…

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Cutting Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

January 11, 2011

What’s the most effective way to cut your risk of developing Alzheimer’s? A study from France looked at various ways…

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A Larger Head May Mean a Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

January 11, 2011

Having a larger head circumference, a sign of a bigger brain in young children, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s…

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Elder Care Can Be Expensive— 5 Steps for Planning

January 6, 2011

By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney Severe neurological conditions that affect memory leave a large burden for …

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In Search of an Alzheimer’s Cure

January 6, 2011

By Toby Bilanow With over 5.3 million Americans currently suffering from Alzheimer’s, an effective treatment is needed more than ever. …

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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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Walk to Keep the Brain and Memory Robust

January 4, 2011

Walking six or more miles per week may keep memory sharp in old age, new research suggests. Seniors who walked…

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Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men

January 4, 2011

Researchers who studied seniors living in Minnesota found that elderly men were more likely than their female peers to have…

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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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How to Find and Select an Elder Law Attorney

December 10, 2010

By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney If you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, there are…

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Which Proteins Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

December 10, 2010

By: www.ALZinfo.org Beta-amyloid is believed to cause most of the degenerative brain changes underlying Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at the Fisher…

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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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