An Absent Mind
November 9, 2014
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BEST BOOK OF 2014: This book on dementia is as amazing as it is informative! Through the art of fiction, Eric Rill gives a hard-hitting
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How Alzheimer’s Caregivers Steer Clear of Depression
November 5, 2014
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40% of family caregivers develop depression, which typically leads to care breakdown. Family caregivers who took the START (STrAtegies for RelaTives) course were 7 times
Alzheimer’s Awareness “Hope” Bracelet
November 5, 2014
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: The purple “Hope Bracelet” raises Alzheimer’s awareness and is made in the USA. Silver-plated, purple & white beads accent the “Hope”
Nilvadipine Stirs Excitement as a Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment
November 3, 2014
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Nilvadipine is a European anti-hypertensive drug. Possessing a strong safety record, the drug is showing growing evidence of fighting Alzheimer’s on 3
How Does DBS Help Alzheimer’s?
November 3, 2014
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VIDEO: DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) is becoming very precise. In this TED Video, DBS pacemakers connect to the brain’s fornix. This allows doctors to turn
Experience 1 Minute in Alzheimer’s
November 3, 2014
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Bupa’s new study helps healthy adults realize how prevalent and frustrating, memory loss can be. Play their new, free online “Memory Game”.
Reporting On His Own Alzheimer’s
November 3, 2014
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BOOK OF THE WEEK with VIDEO REVIEW: On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s is a gripping, fun, heartbreaking and, ultimately, uplifting book. It puts
Talking Alarm Clock
October 29, 2014
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: A clear female-voice verbally reminds your loved one to take their meds up to 4 times a day. Can’t sleep through
Are Alzheimer’s Smell Tests Better Than Memory Tests?
October 26, 2014
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Two new studies suggest that odor identification tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. They may even be able to predict the onset of memory problems. The tests are easy to administer and inexpensive. Find out more.
Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer’s
October 26, 2014
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: “I don’t remember what we did… but that doesn’t matter. It was sure fun while it was happening,” observes Vivian, when
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