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Dorian Martin

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posted 09/30/2008, comments (2)

One Year After Mom's Death and I'm Glad that I Took on the Caregiving Role

As I sit here trying to write this sharepost to mark the one-year anniversary of Mom's death, I'm listening to the pitter-patter of afternoon raindrops on my patio. I'd like to believe that Mother Nature also is saddened by this anniversary and these natural tears from heaven are being shed to match the ones that slowly are making their way down... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/24/2008, comments (3)

Ending the Battle Between Brothers and Sisters Over Caregiving Duties

It would have been very easy for my relationship with my brother, Steve, to have been damaged during the two-year period that I was a caregiver for Mom. We had our moments when it was easy to fuss about his lack of involvement. Steve didn't often call the nursing home to talk to Mom. Instead, I often had to be the scheduler and arrange to call him... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/24/2008, comment (1)

Combining Alzheimer's drugs helps slow rate of decline in Alzheimer's Patients

My mother is currently moving into the medium stage of Alzheimer's so for us this is exciting news. I intend to send this information to our personal care physician and discuss it with him immediately. I just finished reading a study published in the journal Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders that... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 09/22/2008, comment (1)

Baxter initiates phase III study to evaluate Gammagard Liquid for Alzheimer's disease

This trial is expected to be the first of two pivotal Phase III trials required to support filing for regulatory approval for GAMMAGARD LIQUID as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. This clinical trial is active but not yet actively recruiting participants. This is the official name of the clinical trial, ... Read more Chevron

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Christine Kennard

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posted 09/19/2008, comment (1)

Screening for Alzheimer's Disease: Some Ethical Issues

A number of well known bodies, including the Alzheimer's Association and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), feel there should be screening for Alzheimer's disease. Early detection assists financial and service planning as well as provision on a governmental and personal level. Screening is generally thought of as a good thing but it is... Read more Chevron

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