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Being Good to Your Heart May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s

August 10, 2011

Increasingly, doctors recognize that diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol – the same factors that put you at risk…

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The Power of Exercising in Water

July 28, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org Whether it’s the hypnotic shimmer of light dancing off a lazy pond or the rhythmic pulse of a…

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The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer’s

July 27, 2011

Ask the Experts: Dr. Dede Bonner Question: My father was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Does he now need to …

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Brain Changes May Be Early Clue to Alzheimer’s

April 21, 2011

Researchers are discovering subtle changes in different areas of the brain that may be early clues to the onset of…

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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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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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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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Friends and Family May Be the Best Detectors of Early Alzheimer’s

October 28, 2010

Family members and friends may be better judges of early Alzheimer’s disease than standard memory tests, a new study reports.…

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Depression Increases the Risk of Alzheimer’s

October 20, 2010

One of the largest and longest studies to date shows that being depressed increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or…

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What should I look for in a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy?

August 27, 2010

Choosing benefits and understanding reimbursement: Long-term care insurance policies work like any insurance policy: you pay a premium, which is…

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Home Modification

August 10, 2010

Home Modification Tips If you decide to have your Alzheimer’s-afflicted loved one continue to live at home, it is important…

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Nursing Homes

August 3, 2010

Nursing homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities, care for individuals who require 24-hour nursing supervision. There are two types…

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Useful Definitions

July 31, 2010

Here are definitions for some common terms used in clinical trials. Placebo: A placebo (sometimes called a “sugar pill”) is…

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Trials

July 31, 2010

Here are some common questions we get about clinical trials. What is a clinical trial? Although there are many definitions…

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Where to Go for an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

July 29, 2010

Most people usually turn first to their primary physician. Going to a doctor you know, or who knows you or…

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