Friday, May, 09, 2008

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Slow Medicine: A New Approach to Elders' Quality of Life

What would it be like if we gave the elderly the time and the information to make their own decisions about the level of medical care given to them as they approach the final  hour? That's the idea behind slow medicine, which is described in a New York Times article by Jane Gross.   "Grounded in research at the Dartmouth Medical... Read moreChevron

High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer's: Which Foods to Avoid

In the past few years, I've become more attuned to sodium content in foods. My dad now lives near me and he has a history of high blood pressure. He has started pointing out the sodium content in packaged foods and I've tried to be thoughtful in what I cook when he comes over for dinner. I'd already starting reading labels, but this nutritional... Read moreChevron

Robotic Homes Are Helping Those with Alzheimer's Remain at Home

  Last Thursday evening, I tuned into PBS's News Hour with Jim Lehrer to catch up with the latest news across the world. One of the segments quickly grabbed my interest - homes with robotics designed to help care for the frail and elderly, especially those who are not able to care for themselves.   This story... Read moreChevron

More Magazine Reports on Alzheimer's Research

Like many people who have a history of Alzheimer's disease in their family, I often scan various sources to learn about on-going research that may slow or stop this devastating disease. Recently, I received an e-mail newsletter from More magazine which included a link to two articles on promising research.   The first report is... Read moreChevron

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