Articles related to "Alzheimers"



Anti-Alzheimer's Nasal Spray Showing Promise
British scientists have found that a potential Alzheimer's treatment drug called Rember is proving effective at delaying the disease in early studies.
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Missing Alzheimer's Patients : Caregivers Need to Take Precautions
Findings of a study of missing dementia patients registered with the Alzheimer's Association's Safe Return and links to the application and other documents at the Association's site are presented along with some stories of the missing.
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My Year to Remember and Since: Alzheimer's and After, Part I
It's hard to believe it's been eight years this fall since I moved in with my mother as her caregiver. This is the story of that year with her, my <i>Year to Remember</I>.
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Backward: The Ups and Downs of Alzheimer's Disease Research
The latest Alzheimer's news as well as a look back at 1996 articles and the progress that has been made in researching treatment and early diagnosis of this disease.
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Storm Warning: The Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
The Alzheimer's Association has given us Ten Warning Signs to recognize as symptoms of this disease. Recognizing these and getting a complete medical examination helps patients get the early diagnosis that is so important to both the person with Alzheimer's and the caregiver.
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Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients
Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients need support and resources. Read on to learn about other caregiving activities for taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer's.
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NPH Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's
NPH-caused dementia is often reversible. Since NPH symptoms resemble Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, most cases go unreported or mischaracterized and untreated.
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Please Remember Me: Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Patients on the Internet
The stories of some of the early-onset Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia patients who are active on the Internet, with their own web sites and in support group chats and email discussion groups.
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When the Sun Goes Down: Alzheimer's and Sundowning
Tips for dealing with sundowning, or the confusion and agitation that Alzheimer's patients often experience in the late afternoons and evenings.
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Alzheimers Carers Writing Study
People caring for family members with Alzheimer's, are encouraged to write about their feelings, in an Internet-based study to see if this will reduce their stress.
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Alzheimers Responds to Aricept© Drug Therapy
New Donepezil drugs help with memory loss, reasoning and organizational skills. Find out here about Aricept's© amazing success in treating sufferers of senility problems.
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Omega-3 Lowers Risk of Alzheimers
Research shows that eating a diet rich in fish, omega-3 oils, fruits and vegetables could lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Alzheimer's Drugs - Part Three
Third in a series of four articles on Alzheimer's drugs.
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Alzheimer's Drugs - Part Two
Second in a four part series on the drugs used to treat Alzheimer's.
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Alzheimer's Drugs -- Part Four
Final part of a series on Alzheimer's Drugs and Alternative Treatments
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Alzheimer's Drugs -- Part One
First in a four part series of articles on Alzheimer's drugs.
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Caregiver's Contest Entries
The winning entry in my recent Caregiver's Contest and all the great caregiving ideas submitted.
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Come Walk with Me: the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
The Memory Walk, held in more than 400 communities across the U.S. each year in the fall, is the major fund-raising event of the Alzheimer's Association. It's an enjoyable event and a great way to make a difference while walking in memory of or in honor of someone who has Alzheimer's.
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Herbal and Home Remedies That Prevent Memory Loss
The Ancient Grandmothers have a thing or two to tell us about how to keep our memory sharp until the day we die.
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Is There a Cure for Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer's Disease patients taking a new drug, Rember, experienced significant slowing of the disease's effects.
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My Year to Remember and Since: Alzheimer's and After, Part II
Part two of my article about my Year to Remember with My Mother and Alzheimer's Disease
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My Year to Remember and Since: Alzheimer's and After, Part III
The third and final article telling the story of my <I>Year to Remember... with My Mother and Alzheimer's Disease</I> and since.
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Never Say Never: New Year's Resolutions for Caregivers
"Ten Absolutes of Caregiving for Alzheimer's Patients" as found on Dr. Robert Stall's Web site make a good New Year's resolution list for caregivers.
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Nuns’ Gift to Alzheimer’s Research: the Nun Study Reveals Clues about Alzheimer’s
The story of the Nun's Study and what the findings have revealed about aging, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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On the Brink of War: Protecting the Alzheimer's Patient
Tips for caregivers on protecting Alzheimer's patients from the emotionally disturbing news of war and avoiding the confusion, delusions, and hallucinations that it might bring on at some stages of the disease.
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Remembering Online: Home Pages of Alzheimer's Caregivers, Part 1
A history of some of the first personal home pages by Alzheimer's caregivers, 1995-1996.
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Someone to Stand by You, Part II
An overview of the Alzheimer's Association Web site and the services provided by it.
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Take Care of Yourself, Too: Caregiver Stress and Health Behaviors
Findings of a study of health behaviors of Alzheimer's caregivers which reported in <I>Aging and Health</I> in 1999, and from the Alzheimer's Association, seven steps to make sure that you are a healthy caregiver.
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The Legacy He Left: Former President Ronald Reagan and Alzheimer's
Former President Ronald Reagan did a brave and great thing when he shared his Alzheimer's diagnosis with the American people. Ten years later, as we honor his memory, we can reflect upon tremendous advances in awareness, education, and research.
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Visions of Sugarplums: Holiday Gifts for Alzheimer's Patients
Choosing a holiday gift for someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia can be difficult. Ideas taken from writings by Stephanie Zeman make it much easier.
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Walking for Mama: My Memory Walks, 1997-2004, Part I
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walks are held all across the country every year in the fall. Part I is the story of my past seven years of Memory Walk participation, walking in memory of my mother, Jessie Lee Parris, 1916-1996.
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What is Alzheimer's Disease? Definition and History
Alzheimer's disease definition, statistics, history, and outlook for the future, and how the Alzheimer's Association serves family caregivers.
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What Is Music Therapy
Few people understand the significance and importance that music therapy and music therapists contribute to our society. Music therapists help the needy in many ways.
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Women, Estrogen and Alzheimer's
Estrogen and Alzheimer's Disease
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Alzheimer's & Senile Dementia Questions Answered
Book on Dementia and Alzheimers gives valuable information for sufferers or their relatives. Learn what can be done to help families cope with senility problems.
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Alzheimer's News and Message/Discussion Web Resources
Alzheimer's News and web addresses for Message/Discussion Boards about Alzheimer's.
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Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
What causes Alzheimer's?
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A Simple Holiday: Making it Pleasant for Alzheimer's Patient and Caregiver
Reflections on my Christmases with my mother as her caregiver and in the years since. Features a quote from an article by Tim Brennan, an early onset Alzheimer's patient, about the importance of keeping Christmas simple.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Discusses the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and provides additional links.
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Alzheimer's Disease: Is There a Prevention?
Alzheimer's Disease - On-going studies on vitamins and other medications show some progress in slowing of the process, but much more is needed.
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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Sometimes called Old Dog Syndrome, CDS causes confusion and behavior changes in half of aging dogs and has been compared to Alzheimer's. Treatment is available.
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Creating an Awareness: National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. This article tells the history, the progress made in the past twenty years as we have become more aware of this disease, and events that are planned by Alzheimer's Association chapters all across the country.
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Downsize It - Organizing the Elderly
When seniors need to downsize to move into a care home or seniors residence, parting with the extra furniture and the accumulated belongings of a lifetime is very hard on them. You can make it easier by helping them declutter, purge and give away, sell or donate what isn't going to a loved one.
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Exercise for Mind and Body: Can It Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?
Discussion of a study at Case Western Reserve University which indicated that staying active physically and mentally could possibly have an effect on whether a person develops Alzheimer's disease.
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Health Tips, Memory Exercises
A collection of recent research study results pointing out advice for healthy minds and bodies.
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How to Improve Your Brain Health
A healthy brain not only improves your memory and concentration, it reduces the risk of Alzheimers and other diseases. Here are 10 ways to increase your cognitive skills!
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Is Assisted Living Affordable?
When expenses pile up for household maintenance and in-home care, having your parents move in can be a cost effective and rewarding alternative to assisted living.
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Learning Through Forgetfulness
Interviews with experts from several areas of elder care, providing insight and advice for caregivers of Alzheimers/Dementia patients
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Memory Loss, Forgetfulness and Aging
Does memory loss and forgetfulness have to be part of your life after turning fifty? Noticing changes in your memory function as you age is completely normal!
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Mind Exercises and Dementia
A review of five books of mental exercises and mind puzzles from Sterling Publishing. All are good values and offer a range of easy through challenging mental gymnastics.
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