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The Growing Alzheimer’s Family
August 10, 2011
One in eight older Americans, or some 5.4 million people, has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. And nearly…
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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 Healing Power of Yoga
July 28, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Three women in their 60s and 70s recline on their backs on yoga mats with their…
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Pilates and the Mind-Body Connection
July 28, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Pilates is an exercise for all ages. No one illustrated that better than creator Joseph Pilates.…
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Learning Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
July 5, 2011
Scientists continue to make advances in new tests that may predict for Alzheimer’s disease, in some cases years before memory…
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Hector Elizondo: Speaking Up About Alzheimer’s
March 29, 2011
By Tamekia Reece You probably know Hector Elizondo from movies and television shows such as Pretty Woman, Chicago Hope, Georgia …
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Caregiving, Flu and You
March 29, 2011
By Jennifer Sellers You’ve probably had the flu at least once in your life. You likely remember the aches, pains,…
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Gardening Soothes the Soul
March 29, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Working in a garden can make you feel like a kid again. Feeling the sun on…
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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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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 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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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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Clinical Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
November 23, 2010
By Dr. Barry Reisberg Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a characteristic process with readily identifiable clinical stages. These clinical stages exist…
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What to Expect When You’re Caregiving
October 28, 2010
Anyone who has cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s knows just how stressful and unpredictable the experience can be.…
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Fitting in Fitness – for Caregivers
October 21, 2010
By Jennifer Newton Reents, R.N. Making time for physical activity shouldn’t be a last consideration—especially for caregivers. Put fitness at …
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Long-Term Care Insurance
August 27, 2010
What is Long-Term Care Insurance? Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is an investment in your future healthcare needs. With the rising…
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Healthcare Proxy
August 27, 2010
What is a healthcare proxy? The person designed as a healthcare proxy will make medical decisions for you in the…
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Memory Loss
August 27, 2010
What is Memory Loss? Memory loss is unusual forgetfulness that can be caused by brain damage due to disease or…
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Funeral Planning
August 26, 2010
The Benefits of Pre-planning: Peace of mind is the number one reason that most people choose to pre-plan. There are…
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What are the Goals of Alzheimer’s Treatment?
July 31, 2010
The primary goals of treatment for Alzheimer’s are to improve the quality of life for the person suffering and for…
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Worries About Memory May Signal Later Alzheimer’s Disease
July 1, 2010
July 1, 2010 Elderly men and women who are worried about memory loss are more likely to develop more serious…
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Knowing Your Risk for Alzheimer’s
December 23, 2009
Would you want to know your risk for Alzheimer's disease? New genetic tests make it possible to learn if you carry a gene that make you susceptible to developing severe memory loss and problems with thinking in old age.
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