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    posted 10/10/2008, comment (1)

    Pet Therapy for Alzheimer's Patients

    After a hectic day at the office, there’s something quite comforting about coming home to not only your human family, but your dog—no matter what, Coral is there with her wagging tail and piercing blue “puppy dog” eyes. Petting her white furry coat offers a sense of calm, of familiarity.      Having a... Read moreChevron
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    posted 10/06/2008, comment (1)

    Yoga for People with Alzheimer’s is Showing Quality of Life Benefits

    It wasn't the sight of today's movie stars trotting off to yoga classes taught by gurus, that got me into yoga. Most of those folks weren't even born when I began my yoga journey back in the mid-70s.   I suffered from severe migraines. As a person who'd been born limber, I hadn't considered it necessary to do much to stay that way, but I... Read moreChevron
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    Results from New Drug Studies Reported at International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease

    Last month I provided a preview of what were predicted to be some of the “Hot Topics” to be presented at ICAD – The International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease. ICAD, attended by more than 5,000 participants from 60 countries, is by far the largest conference on AD and the premier forum for presenting the results of... Read moreChevron
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    Patiently Awaiting the Results of Clinical Trials for the Next Generation Alzheimer’s Disease Drugs

    The International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease (ICAD) will be held in Chicago on July 26-31.  Generally regarded as the premiere forum for the discussion of new treatments for AD, this conference will bring together more than 5,000 international Alzheimer’s disease experts from 60 countries to discuss topics ranging... Read moreChevron
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