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Dorian Martin

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Is Hockey the Next Sport with a Link to Dementia?

The news of professional hockey player Derek Boogaard, who died at the age of 28 of an accidental overdose of alcohol and oxycodone, could have easily been a footnote in the sports history book. But it’s probably not going to be because In an autopsy, Boogaard was found to have had a degenerative brain condition called chronic traumatic... Read moreChevron
posted 12/08/2011, comment (1)|
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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Have we made progress with Alzheimer’s management and treatment?

A recent Huffington Post article on what we’ve learned about Alzheimer’s disease during the last 30 years caught my eye because it’s easy to think there’s been no progress. We can’t reliably prevent the disease, though lifestyle seems to work into the prevention strategy for many health ills. We can’t cure the... Read moreChevron
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month 2011 ending: significant work ahead

As we close out National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, we need to be aware that we are still a long way from the goal of eliminating this brain-destroying disease.  Many organizations have worked hard to increase public awareness about the serious threat that Alzheimer’s poses to our elders, their families and our national... Read moreChevron
posted 11/29/2011, comments (0)|
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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Old movies, old music: bringing back memories isn’t just about nostalgia

Old movies via DVDs, as well as CDs of big band music or other favorites of our elders’ generation have long been used as a diversionary tactic. Now, Artists for Alzheimer’s (ARTZ) is spotlighting a new way that movies can be used to enhance the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. ARTZ is a nonprofit based in... Read moreChevron
posted 11/23/2011, comments (0)|
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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Mood, cognitive ability improve in people with dementia after cataract surgery

After reading a report – the first of its kind – on how cataract surgery can benefit people with Alzheimer’s disease, I wrestled with some personal, if unfounded, guilt. My dad didn’t have AD, but he did have dementia induced by a failed brain surgery.   Before his surgery, Dad’s sight was poor at best. The... Read moreChevron
posted 11/10/2011, comments (0)|
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