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Sunday, October, 12, 2008

Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts Relating to: "Caregiving"

Dimebon, A New Alzheimer’s Drug, Shows Promise

The American Academy of Neurology 60th Annual Meeting brought news of a new Alzheimer's drug called Dimebon. The drug just made it through a pivotal phase of testing. Although it faces more trials before it will be marketable, the information implies that Dimebon could prove to be an important part of future Alzheimer's... Read moreChevron

Toy Tractors Trigger Memories for Alzheimer’s Patients

RDO Equipment, of Moorhead, MN specializes in agriculture. The company also specializes in giving back to the community. RDO services a metro area that is divided by the Red River of the North - North Dakota on one side, Minnesota on the other. While the cities of Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN are large enough to have an urban flavor, they are... Read moreChevron

“Could It Be Dementia?” A Caregiving Book Packed With Compassion and Information

I'm still frequently amazed at how much the Internet shrinks the world. An author in the United Kingdom was researching her book on dementia and Alzheimer's disease. She came across some of my work, and quoted an article I'd written a couple of years ago, for Minding Our Elders. Of course, I was pleased and honored that she quoted me... Read moreChevron

Finding Alternatives to Restraining Dementia Patients

Yahoo News recently ran an article by AP writer Kevin Freking titled, "Nursing homes cut back on restraints." I addressed restraints here on OurAlzheimers in an article titled "For Dementia Patients, Drugs Shouldn't Be Used to Control." While that article focused on drugs, I also wrote about what any type of physical... Read moreChevron

Head Injuries Can Come Back to Haunt Us

A 62-year-old friend of mine was getting out of bed recently, he fell as a result of a prescription drug side effect that can cause dizziness. He injured himself badly. Part of the injury was because he smacked his forehead and face against a post. While he was worried about the cuts, scrape and bruises, I was worried about a concussion. I was... Read moreChevron

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