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Christine Kennard

posted 09/02/2009, comments (2)

Is it Senescence, Senility, or Alzheimer's?

"My dad is only 68 but he's always forgetting where he puts things. He sometimes can't remember the right words when he talks and he can't seem to keep up to speed with a conversation. Last week I found his pen in the fridge. Is this normal for his age or is this the start of Alzheimer's?" When I first started nursing we used to talk... Read more Chevron

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Leah

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posted 08/28/2009, comments (3)

Aricept Opens Doors to Dreaming

Every medication can have side effects. That’s a given. Whether or not you can live with the side effect is the big question. I take a medication given to many with some form of dementia—Aricept. It has many possible side effects. The most common are generally minor and include nausea, headache,... Read more Chevron

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Donahue Vanderhider, MSG

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posted 07/27/2009, comment (1)

Ask And Ye Shall Recieve

I belong to so many forums and newsites that I quickly forget which ones, unless they contact me. I like this site because if someone asks me a question directly, it will notify me, I don't have to come back on my own to see. My sites are: www.caregiverrelief.com, http://discoverlongevitynow.com, http:alzheimersecrets.com/drugtrial/, oh... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 06/10/2009, comments (0)

Cholinesterase Inhibitors Shown to Have Side Effects Serious to Some Alzheimer’s Patients

All drugs have side effects. That's pretty much a universal factor. Most drugs that pass through rigorous testing and gain FDA approval are determined to have enough benefit to make any known risks acceptable. Often, however, it takes time for all side effects to become clear. Often, too, the significance of the effects isn't absorbed by the... Read more Chevron

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Christine Kennard

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posted 05/20/2009, comment (1)

Caregiver Skills in Moderate, Mid Stage Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease can broadly be categorized in seven stages. I have put together some tips to help you become a more effective caregiver during the Moderate stage (5 and 6) of Alzheimer's. First Big Rule: Caregivers Must Look After Themselves You must care for yourself. Being a caregiver to someone with moderate, mid-stage... Read more Chevron

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