2016 Alzheimer’s Congress
February 1, 2016
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The 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Congress will take place in London on the 7th through the 9th of June, 2016. Find out more.
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New B. Smith Book is Love Story & Alzheimer’s Fight
February 1, 2016
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VIDEO, ARTICLE, BOOK, FORWARD: When restaurateur, TV host and model B. Smith was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she became a public face in fighting the disease.
RVT-101 Alzheimer’s Trial Offers Lunch-and-Learn Sessions and Memory Screenings
January 26, 2016
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: In an effort to educate potential volunteers to try RVT-101 in a clinical trial, the MINDSET STUDY is trying something new. Doctors
Destigmatizing Dementia
January 18, 2016
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VIDEO: Many people live well with dementia. At the same time, misconceptions of the people they know and meet can make life harder than it
Remote Control with 6 Large Lighted Buttons
January 15, 2016
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: 6 button remote-controls are much easier to use than confusing fifty-button remote-controls. One dementia-caregiver commented, “Easy to set up with Mom’s
An Unintended Journey: A Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
January 10, 2016
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Explores different types of dementia, tips on alternative types of care, caregiver stresses, how testing is done, legal problems, and creative
Kirk Douglas: You Haven’t Learned How to Live Until You’ve Learned How to Give
December 30, 2015
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Screen legend Kirk Douglas celebrated his 99th birthday. Instead of receiving gifts, he used the occasion to give one — $15 million
9 Puzzles for Dementia
December 20, 2015
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GIFT OF THE WEEK: Brain-exercising puzzles may slow the progress of dementia and improve mood. They offer a great way to get a mental workout.
Supplement Your Prescription
December 8, 2015
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: “Supplement Your Prescription” is chock full of helpful advice on the right supplements to take when taking prescription medicines. Dr. Cass
B. Smith Wanders for 50 Miles in NY
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VIDEO: Last Thanksgiving, B. Smith, a famous restauranteur and former model stricken with Alzheimer’s, wandered off. She traveled more than 50 miles before being found.
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