Practical Ways to Help a Family Facing Alzheimer’s Disease0
Practical Ways to Help a Family Facing Alzheimer’s Disease
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, which is a great opportunity to learn more about the disease and advocate for more Alzheimer’s research and services. But it’s also a…
Illinois Governor Announces Nearly $200,000 in Grants to Study Alzheimer’s Disease
I was born in Illinois, so it makes me all the more pleased to report that Governor Rod R. Blagojevich not only declared November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Illinois; he…
Brain Workouts Promise A Stronger Mind
Nov 23, 2008 11:06 pm US/Central CBS News Interactive: Healthwatch MINNEAPOLIS Education may be potent medicine for keeping Alzheimer’s disease at bay, according to a study in November’s “Archives of …
Etanercept Treatment for Alzheimer’s Elicits Increased Attention
I’m pleased to see that etanercept treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is receiving more attention among the scientific community.
Are Vaccinations Causing Early Alzheimer s?
By Byron Richards, CCN www.wellnessresources.com The issue of cognitive decline and the more advanced Alzheimers disease is predicted to be a public health crisis in America over the next 20 years, as the swell …
Neuropsychology Abstract of the Day: Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer Disease
Brain. 2008 Nov 20. Department of Radiology, Section Neuropsychology of the Department of Neurology, Department of Medical Statistics, Department of Geriatrics and Department of Neurology of the Leiden …
Alzheimer’s diagnosis bring some couples closer
Happily married for 43 years, Bill and Julie Penick initially blamed the stress of losing their New Orleans home in Hurricane Katrina for the discord that cropped up and then stuck in their marriage in the fall …
Fitness and the Brain: Can a Walk a Day Keep Alzheimer’s Away?
In the U.S. some five million people have Alzheimer’s disease and 10 million boomers will be at risk for memory problems over their lifetime.
Study suggests reliability of cognitive assessment tool varies widely
A study published in the November issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests the reliability of the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale a ‘ Cognitive may vary and possess the ability to affect …
Gardening reduces stress for busy Alzheimer caregivers
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, more than 40 percent of the 10 million American unpaid caregivers rate the emotional stress of caregiving as high or …
Ask the Next President to Make Alzheimer’s Disease a Priority
The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking 50,000 signatures for its Proclamation to the Next President. The proclamation details the urgency of finding a way to cure or prevent Alzheimer’s disease before…
Etanercept Treatment for Alzheimer’s Elicits Increased Attention
I’m pleased to see that etanercept treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is receiving more attention among the scientific community. For those not familiar with this approach, it involves a perispinal injection of…
Did You Help Someone With Dementia Vote In This Election?
When we talk about decision-making capacity among people with Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia, we’re often thinking about the capacity to make choices about health care, finances, and…
Alzheimer’s Disease: Six Reasons to Be Thankful
When we think of Alzheimer’s disease, the word “thankful” doesn’t often come to mind. Alzheimer’s is emotionally painful for everyone involved, and caregiving sometimes feels like a thankless job. But…
“Maximizing Your Memory,” a toolbox of tips designed to help anyone remember what they need to more effectively, will be presented at 11:30 a.m. Dec.
Nitric oxide can alter brain function
Research from the Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit at the University of Leicester shows that nitric oxide can change the computational ability of the brain.
Cholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer’s disease.
Cochrane database of systematic reviews , No. 1. monimonicas donepezil Abstract BACKGROUND: Since the introduction of the first cholinesterase inhibitor in 1997, most clinicians and probably most patients would …