10 Books on Self-Care for Caregivers
November 17, 2015
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HEALTH TIPS: Caregivers, are you taking care of you? You can only care for somebody as much as you care for yourself. Whether family-caregiver or
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Axovant Developing 2 Drugs, 3 Programs for Lewy Body Dementia
November 10, 2015
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Axovant launches nelotanserin and 3 new clinical programs to treat Lewy body dementia. Also, their drug RVT-101 for Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Alzheimer’s gets
Come Back Early Today: Love, Alzheimer’s and Joy
November 1, 2015
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: This is a powerful 30-year love story, interspersed with solid Alzheimer’s advice and real inspiration. It helps solve many-a-caregiver’s problem while
One Family’s Inherited Alzheimer’s
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Early-onset Alzheimer’s is usually inherited, striking ages 30 to 60. Get the details on Early-onset Alzheimer’s. See how one family is in
Dementia: The Journey Ahead
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Within a year of receiving her husband’s diagnosis, Susan Kiser Scarff had a classic case of caregiver burnout. She couldn’t concentrate
Colorful Tableware is More Dementia-Friendly
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VIDEO + PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: People with Alzheimer’s eat and drink more when their food is contrasted against bright colors. Learn about EatWell, a
Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Dr. Taylor has Alzheimer’s. He also has a gifted pen. He writes with passion and humor, capturing the experience of life
A Journey with No End
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CARE BOOK OF THE WEEK: This eye-opening story reflects a dementia caregiver’s eleven years of love and devotion. Betty and her husband share a journey
500 Alzheimer’s Awareness Stickers
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Lovely purple stickers are great for raising Alzheimer’s awareness. Adds a personal touch to letters and envelopes. Perfect for Alzheimer’s walks
The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers: Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Two sisters take on the care of their ailing mother. It is easy to relate to these caregivers and their real
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