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Bob DeMarco on Alzheimer's
Wednesday, December 16 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic versions of Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) orally disintegrating tablets.
This is great news for Alzheimer's patients taking Aricept. I'll try to get more information from the generic drug manufacturer on the pricing and availability as soon as possible.
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There are only four kinds of people in the world - those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.-- Rosalynn Carter
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Bob DeMarco on Alzheimer's
Wednesday, November 11 2009
The positive effects of socialization, initiative, and motivation on the part of Alzheimer's sufferers and their caregiver should not be overlooked. I believe these are as important as the medication......
My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live... Read more
Three bills are on the table in the Indiana House and Senate that would help locate missing Alzheimer's patients but the proposal does not come without opposition.
Imagine this: someone you love is lost. To make matters worse it is unlikely they will be able to find their way home without help. They might be gone for days, they might die... Read more
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Bob DeMarco on Alzheimer's
Thursday, December 04 2008
I am a fan of the show Boston Legal. For years the show has alluded to the mild cognitive impairment of Denny Crane (William Shatner) by referring to it as "mad cow". Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transition stage between the cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious problems caused by Alzheimer's disease. The show is going to... Read more
