Immunotherapy for Alzheimer's disease, commonly known as "the Alzheimer's Vaccine" has generated considerable excitement in both the... Read more »
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Our family is in a quandary about where Mom should live. Individual staff members at Mom’s nursing home continue to provide exceptional... Read more »
As we come to terms with Mom’s failing lungs, my family soon may face decisions about procedures that could prolong her life. Many of... Read more »
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the findings of their I CAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs survey. The survey... Read more »
Tuesday's Washington Post featured an editorial by pharmaceutical giant Wyeth Corps president, executive and chairman Robert Essner, Open the... Read more »
Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging. In the past people believed memory loss was a normal part of aging, often regarding even Alzheimers... Read more »
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