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Christine Kennard

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posted 04/22/2008, comments (2)

Different Stages of Alzheimer's Require Different Methods of Caregiving

Because people with Alzheimer's disease are a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds and different lifestyles, activities need to be tailored accordingly. However, there are reasons why some activities may be better than others depending on which stage of Alzheimer's the person is experiencing. A way of thinking about this is to... Read more Chevron

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Jacqueline Marcell

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posted 04/21/2008, comment (1)

Expect the Best, Be Prepared For the Worst, Then Live in the Present

Since the phenomenal success of "The Secret" DVD, I have noticed there are many more books out now about the power of visualization, "living in the moment", focusing on gratitude, and using positive affirmations. Even Oprah and the talk shows are doing more programs about the "new" innovative concepts-which have actually been around... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 04/19/2008, comment (1)

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 more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 04/16/2008, comments (4)

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 more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 04/15/2008, comments (2)

House Calls Taking on New Meaning in Elder Care

All things old can be new again. In an opinion column in yesterday's Boston Globe, Dr. Elizabeth Kass, medical director of Urban Medical, and Dr. Mark Zeidel, chief of medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, suggested that that the long-lost medical house call is returning to our society and, in fact, may become a cost-effective way... Read more Chevron

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