Improving The Quality Of Life For Alzheimer’s Patients

August 21, 2010

Most Alzheimer’s disease patients show some signs of agitation and as Alzheimer’s disease progresses through its later stages, as many…

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Beating Back Beta Amyloid

August 21, 2010

The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation funds scientists who continue to be at the forefront of research into the…

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Press Release – Alzheimer’s & Dementia

August 20, 2010

Alzheimer’s & Dementia January 11, 2010, Full PDF: Click Here Small Signs of Memory Loss Can Lead to Big Problems…

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Press Release

August 20, 2010

Alzheimer’s & Dementia January 11, 2010 Full PDF Click Here Small Signs of Memory Loss Can Lead to Big Problems…

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Medicare, Medicaid and Alzheimer’s

August 18, 2010

What You Should Know About Medicaid Eligibility by NY Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Bernard A. …

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Planning a fundraiser

August 17, 2010

Hello, It is fantastic that you want to organize your own event. Whether you’ve held lots of events before or…

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Retirement Plans

August 17, 2010

If retirement plan accounts (e.g., 401k, IRA) are left at your death to anyone other than a surviving U.S. citizen…

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Research

August 16, 2010

Current Fisher Center Alzheimer’s Research Projects Paul Greengard, Principal Investigator 1. Gamma secretase activating protein and its binding proteins Gamma…

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Bequests

August 12, 2010

A bequest is a gift included in a Will that takes effect at death. You may make a bequest to…

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Exciting Discoveries in Alzheimer’s Disease

August 12, 2010

The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation primarily funds the research of Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard. Dr. Greengard and…

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Our Alzheimer’s Research

August 12, 2010

Our team of internationally renowned scientists, under the direction of Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard, has been at the forefront…

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Charitable Remainder Trusts

August 11, 2010

A charitable remainder trust allows you to gift an interest in property to non-charitable beneficiaries (e.g., children, grandchildren, yourself) for…

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Charitable Lead Trusts

August 11, 2010

A charitable lead trust allows you to donate to nonprofit organizations, like the Fisher Center, for a certain number of…

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Trusts

August 11, 2010

What is a trust? A trust is basically an agreement that is made during your lifetime between you (the grantor…

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Wills

August 11, 2010

What is a will? A will is a legal document that becomes effective only upon the death of the person…

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Estate Planning

August 11, 2010

What is estate planning? Estate planning includes designing a plan that provides for your needs during your lifetime and for…

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Guardianship

August 11, 2010

When is guardianship necessary? If an individual is incompetent and has not designated an agent to act on his or…

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Power of Attorney

August 11, 2010

What is a General Durable Power of Attorney? A General Durable Power of Attorney is a written document in which…

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Advance Directives

August 11, 2010

What are advanced directives? Though most people have a clear idea in their heads about how they want to be…

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Elder Law Attorneys

August 11, 2010

What is an Elder Law Attorney? Elder law attorneys focus on the special legal needs of older persons and persons…

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Therapeutic Activities

August 10, 2010

How can therapeutic activities help manage the symptoms of Alzheimer’s? Planning structured, individualized activities that involve and interest the person…

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Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s

August 10, 2010

How can I communicate better with my loved one who has Alzheimer’s? Learning about Alzheimer’s, how it progresses and how…

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Drug Facts: Cognex (tacrine)

August 3, 2010

Generic name: tacrine Description Available in 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, and 40 mg capsules. Why It’s Prescribed To…

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Drug Facts: Aricept (donepezil)

August 3, 2010

Generic name: donepezil Description Sold as 5 mg (white) and 10 mg (yellow) round tablets. Why It’s Prescribed To ease…