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    Wiser Now

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    Improv Wisdom for caregiving

    The January edition of my monthly online newsletter, Wiser Now Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Tips  (www.wisernowalz.com) focuses on the wonderfully insightful book Improv Wisdom by Patricia Ryan Madson. While she does not write specifically for caregivers, most of her maxims apply. Here is an excerpt:   The first and perhaps most... Read moreChevron
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    Dharma S Khalsa, MD

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    posted 11/24/2008, comments (0)

    Boost Your Brain Power with Healthy Foods- Part 2

    As discussed last time, everyone wants to boost their brain power, retard brain age, avoid dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as all the chronic diseases of our modern times. We discussed 3 principles last time: 1) Detoxifying your Body; 2) Being aware of "Alarm Foods" and 3) Seeking out Omega 3s and Increasing your intake of fruits and... Read moreChevron
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    Dr. Paul Solomon, PhD

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    posted 10/24/2008, comments (4)

    New Alzheimer's Disease Survey Reveals Disparities Between Beliefs and Behavior In Pursuing Diagnosis

    Results of this study indicate the need for adults over age 55 to know the signs of Alzheimer's and take immediate action once symptoms are suspected.   The Alzheimer’s Disease Screening Discussion Group (ADSDG) was formed in the fallof 2007 to discuss the value of early screening and detection of Alzheimer’s disease and to... Read moreChevron
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    Dorian Martin

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    posted 08/06/2008, comments (0)

    Study Finds Elderly Who Take Companion to Doctor's Appointment Often More Satisfied With Visit

     About a week ago, I went with my 82-year-old father to his appointment with the cardiologist. Dad had been worried about his heart and wanted to make sure that it could handle the altitude since we will be taking Mom's ashes to spread in the high altitude of the Colorado Rocky Mountains soon.   The good news - Dad's heart is great,... Read moreChevron
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    Taking Alzheimer’s Drugs is Showing Promise of a Longer Life

      While it's well known that the drugs available now for people with  Alzheimer's disease, namely donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Razadyne), and memantine (Namenda), don't cure the disease, they do help slow the decline and even put off behavioral changes, for many people. Now, a study published on... Read moreChevron
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