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Socialceuticals do more than Pharmaceuticals

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According to Dr. Richard Taylor, “Millions of Americans already living with the symptoms of dementia need socialceuticals (a word he invented) now! Not pharmaceuticals later!”

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2025 or Bust: The National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease

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The U.S.A. is rolling up its sleeves and setting a clear goal with a deadline: “Prevent & effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease by 2025.” Watch the announcement. Read the plan.

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Dr. Taylor's Hello Dinner

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Diagnosed with Alzheimer's a decade ago, Dr. Richard Taylor knows the benefits and challenges of socializing with dementia. See what he has learned as he builds his "Hello Dinner Program" in this 5-video series.

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Despite Alzheimer's, Bobby Vee Hits the Open Road, Produces Elegant Music Video

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1960's pop-icon Bobby Vee has gone public with his battle against Alzheimer's. He says, "Shortly after this all came down, I hopped into an RV with my family and we embarked on a little odyssey." Watch the music video from the trip and read Bobby Vee's moving greeting.

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Veterans Affairs "Aid & Attendance" Benefit

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One of the Veteran Administration's best-kept secrets is a pension program for veterans and their spouses disabled by issues like dementias such as Alzheimer's. It is an excellent potential source of funds for long-term care, either at home or in an assisted living facility.

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Dementia from Mad Cow Disease Under Control in USA

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The USDA confirmed a cow in California had BSE, or Mad Cow Disease. Eating such beef could cause vCJD, a fast-acting dementia. Learn what it is and what's being done to avoid it.

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Timer-Released Medicine Dispenser

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VIDEO & ARTICLE

Med-e-lert Automatic Pill Dispenser has over a dozen features to assist people with dementias such as Alzheimer's, as well as caregivers. The fully-automatic medication-dispenser is simple to use & easy to set up.

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If Early-Onset Alzheimer's Runs in the Family

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Two sisters discuss their feelings about the genetic implications of their mother's Early Onset Alzheimer's. They hope to stimulate awareness and research by sharing their dramatic paradox.

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Family History and the Odds of Alzheimer's

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Is the risk of developing Alzheimer's greater if relatives had Alzheimer's? Learn to what degree genetics & age seem to affect the chances of inheriting Alzheimer's.

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Ronald Reagan's Letter to the American People

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This letter by President Ronald Wilson Reagan, announcing his diagnosis, has led the way in breaking down the stigma and myth that surrounds Alzheimer's disease.

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3 Awards in 1 Week for Legendary Pat Summitt

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8 months after Coach Pat Summitt disclosed her dementia diagnosis, she she received 3 new titles in one week: from the University of Tennessee, then from The Alzheimer's Association, and to top it all off, from President Barack Hussein Obama. Why is her journey inspiring the world?

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How Scammers Prey on Dementia

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Scammers are working hard to target people who have dementia. Learn how to keep those con artists from secretly stealing all that belongs to your parents, your grandparents, even to an unsuspecting spouse.

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Puzzles to Remember

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Springbok introduces well-considered puzzles for people with mid-stage dementias such as Alzheimer's. (Half the proceeds of November purchases go to the charity, "Puzzles to Remember.")

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