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Dorian Martin

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posted 02/28/2008, comments (0)

Giving to Alzheimer's Charities- What You Need To Know

During the past few years, I've started making regular charitable donations, often to organizations that focus on various issues related to Alzheimer's disease. I want to feel like I'm doing my part in remembering my mother and grandmother, and also to stop this disease before it effects me or others that I love. What... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/20/2008, comments (3)

New Study on Memory Loss Not So Earth Shattering

A new study published online today in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia proves very interesting to me. Because I have vascular dementia, I am interested in anything to do with the subject. However, having been a teacher for 34 years and having lots of schooling behind me, I know the importance of looking at any study very closely. The study... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/20/2008, comment (1)

Memory Loss Less Common in Older Americans

A new study published today provides some much needed good - there's a downward trend in the rate of "cognitive impairment" among people 70 years old and older. A research team from the University of Michigan Medical School analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), a national survey of older Americans funded by... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/20/2008, comments (2)

Dementia Less Common, But The Fight Isn't Over

Well, here we are again, looking at education and Alzheimer's disease. I wrote a post here on OurAlzheimers.com early last October, titled More Education Means A Lesser Chance of Getting Alzheimer's, that was in response to a study on education and dementia. Shortly thereafter, I wrote a post titled New Study Highlights Dementia Risks for... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/08/2008, comment (1)

Rats, Plaque, and Brain Health - Lessons Learned

For most of January, I've had some unwelcome visitors. Turns out three rats found entry into my home and have gorged themselves on my dog's food and other things (like bristles of a hairbrush) that they've found edible. Suffice to say, it hasn't been a fun experience and this trio has proven much more industrious and cagey than I... Read more Chevron

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