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posted 12/12/2007, comment (1)

Report: Cognitive Reserve Helps Delay/ Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia

The New York Times ran a story yesterday in Well, its health blog, titled Mental Reserves Keep Brains Agile. Jane Brody, the author of the piece, writes that while many elderly people suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia, others seem to maintain their cognitive skills until the day they die. The catch is this: while the differences... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/12/2007, comment (1)

Care Connection -- Telephone Support Network

Please join us Thursday evening on Care Connection for a live discussion with our host, Dr. Jamie Rotnofsky, a professional coach and psychotherapist. You and other caregivers can listen in on this interactive discussion for information and support. Please join us!Topic: Caring for your Loved OneThursday, 12/13/07 at 9 pm Eastern TimeCall... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/12/2007, comments (3)

Elder Suicide: How We Can Try To Prevent It

It was obviously a murder-suicide. That much is clear. The man, in his eighties, sent his family an e-mail saying there would be "no more pain and suffering." He stabbed his Alzheimer's afflicted wife once in the heart, then stabbed himself multiple times. This was a loving couple that didn't want to be separated. They didn't... Read more Chevron

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Jacqueline Marcell

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posted 12/07/2007, comments (0)

Life-Long Negative Behaviors That Become Exaggerated–May Be Early Signs of Dementia

I have to stop listening to "Dr. Nora" while I am driving, as I am going to get in an accident from my jaw hitting the steering wheel. I rarely tune in, but I swear, every time I do-some adult daughter is calling in about being at her wit's end with her "challenging" elderly mother. I wait... and sure enough, she starts... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/05/2007, comment (1)

Brain Expert on Free Conference Call

Please join us Thursday evening on Care Connection for a live discussion with Dr. Richard E. Powers, renowned expert on brain diseases and chairman of AFA's Medical Advisory Board. You and other caregivers can listen in on this interactive discussion for information and support. Please join us!Topic: Current and Future Medications for the... Read more Chevron

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