Alzheimer's and the Holidays - Alzheimers
During the holiday season Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers often feel a little sadder and more stressed. First, attention is drawn to what is missing in their lives as old photos and current TV programs capture more idealized joyous ... [... more]
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Archives of Neurology
An important Alzheimer's finding that just came out involves taking a combination of vitamins to prevent the disease. The findings of this study, which involved approximately 5,000 people, are published in the January issue of As always check ... [... more]
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Alzheimer's - The Therapeutic Benefits of Writing ...
An initial response to a diagnosis of Alzheimer's is fear and sadness over what will be lost. Gradually narratives, stories, anecdotes and family history will be erased. Since Alzheimer's primarily afflicts an aging population, personal memories ... [... more]
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Alzheimer's Disease - A Progress Report - Alzheimers
Alzheimer's Disease is influenced by many factors. Researchers throughout the globe are working feverishly on trying to understand and cure this dreaded disease. When we know what is associated with the disease, then suggestions for prevention or ... [... more]
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Use visual and auditory clues
Physical exercise helps to prevent or at least slow down physical deterioration and mental deterioration. The latest research in exercise physiology demonstrates that Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers benefit by a routine fitness program. ... [... more]
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Am I Getting Proper Treatment for Alzheimer's? - Alzheimers
Why did my doctor prescribe Reminyl instead of Aricept? And how did my doctor even diagnose my forgetfulness as Alzheimer's without testing me? I had suffered for years from Adult Attention Deficit and as soon as I communicated my forgetfulness ... [... more]
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Antibodies - Promising Treatment for Alzheimer's - ...
There is great future promise in the race to treat Alzheimer's disease: An existing treatment for immune disorders has truly slowed down memory decline in Alzheimer's patients and in some cases actually improved memory! The treatment, intravenous ... [... more]
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Exelon Offers Some Hope for Slowing Down the Progression ...
The new class of drugs Aricept, Exelon, and Reminyl are believed to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease in the early to moderate stages for some patients. A presentation at last week's annual meeting of the American Association for ... [... more]
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How to Live Better with Alzheimer's - Alzheimers
Lately exercise has been hailed as the panacea for many disease treatments and prevention. Therefore, I was not surprised to learn of the latest studies claiming that Alzheimer's patients do better with exercise. Not only is mood enhanced, but ... [... more]
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How to Maximize Your Moments - Alzheimers
When you experience memory lapses, don't reach for ginko biloba or vitamin E. Latest studies show that these supplements are hype. And don't feel embarrassed or stressed when you can't recall information or have difficulty learning how to operate ... [... more]
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It's Time to Take Care of Your Self - Alzheimers
Dear reader I am excited to share with you the debut of my new book, Changing Habits: the Caregivers' Total Workout. I wrote it with great passion from deep inside my heart as a response to my own struggles as a caregiver as well as by listening ... [... more]
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Namenda - A New Drug On The Horizon - Alzheimers
According to the Archives of Neurology a new drug, Namenda, slows down the decline of moderate to late stages of Alzheimer's for at least one year. The drug is FDA approved and according to Barry Reisberg, M.D. at New York University's Medical ... [... more]
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