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Autoimmune Dementia

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Diabetes and other auto immune disorders cause brain inflammation, resulting in reversible dementia. 64% of the time, treatment helps, according to new Mayo Clinic research.

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Antipsychotics Up Clot Risk

Box of Zyprexa

Evidence out of England slams antipsychotics for yet one more reason: clots. The Alzheimer's Society called the current treatment trend "massive over-prescription of antipsychotics to people with dementia."

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Biggest Fine in History

The gavel is lowered, passing judgement on the largest fine in U.S. history.

In 2010, the U.S. got tough and Eli Lilly pleaded guilty to promoting the antipsychotic Zyprexa® for treatment of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. The $1.4 billion penalty included the largest corporate criminal fine in U.S. history. Read how the USA puts its elderly before its profits.

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Seroquel Suit Settled for $68.5M

Seroquel (generic name: quetiapine)

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 AstraZeneca marketed Seroquel® (generic name: quetiapine) for off-label uses, including dementias such as Alzheimer’s. Though sometimes helpful, it is not FDA approved for dementia. It can also produce dangerous side effects. Read why government is sending the message to think twice about Seroquel® for dementia.

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MusicAndMemory.Org

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This is a quick little look into the way MusicAndMemory.org brings beauty to nursing homes across the country. People with dementias such as Alzheimer's are joined with music that resonates personally. Simple yet revolutionary.

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Agitation Tips from the Inside Out

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Richard Taylor is a psychologist with dementia. Concerned that "we are all running around agitated about agitation," he wrote these helpful tips and insights that are well worth reading.

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Alzheimer’s Can’t Stop The Music

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A resident celebrity at a Massachusetts dementia unit, “Naomi’’ shows up often on the activities schedule. Taking a break from her Alzheimer’s, she helps a roomful of people with dementia forget that they don’t remember yesterday, by letting them enjoy the music they do remember from their youth.

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FDA Antipsychotic Warning

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An Alzheimer's dementia-related FDA warning appears on labels of antipsychotic drugs. Learn what it says about increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia.

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The Right Light at the Right Time Helps Dementia

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Light therapy in dementias such as Alzheimer's isn't just about brightness. Researchers found the right color temperature and good timing can have a positive impact on mood, behavior and even sundowning.

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Consumer Reports on Alzheimer's Prescriptions

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Consumer Reports explains that with Alzheimer's medications, less is often better. They include tips to help patients improve communication about prescriptions with doctors.

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Light Therapy Eases Dementia

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Bright light slowed the onset of limitations in over 50% of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Learn how it also helped reduce depression and agitation.

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Poetic Memory

Poetry Therapy

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Poetry therapy works, as seen in this video of The Alzheimer's Poetry Project - Arizona Assignment. Poetry stimulates both hemispheres of the brain. Watch how it is easily recalled, even by people with dementias such as Alzheimer's.

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Antipsychotics Overused Among Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

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Researchers estimate that about one-third of all nursing home patients have been given antipsychotics. While the FDA has not approved these drugs for the treatment of dementia, they are frequently prescribed "off-label."

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Folic Acid Boosts Cognition in Older Adults

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Study finding is latest word in debate over the nutrient's merits

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Saying "No" to Antipsychotics Like Seroquel® in Dementia

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Seroquel®, Zyprexa®, Risperdal® and Haldol® are commonly over-prescribed in patients with dementias such as Alzheimer's. Watch this video or download this book about your right to say "No" to proposed treatments with these antipsychotics.

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