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Sunday, July, 27, 2008

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Sofia
posted 07/22/2008, comments (2)

Estelle Getty, Advanced Dementia Sufferer, Dies at 84

Estelle Getty, best known for her feisty role as Sophia in The Golden Girls, died earlier today in her home, according to a CNN article.  As stated in the article, Getty was an advanced dementia sufferer.    As both an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner for her role as Sophia, it is clear that Getty acomplished many things in her... Read moreChevron
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Jacqueline Marcell

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posted 07/15/2008, comment (1)

Diseases That Can Be Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease makes up 65% of all dementias, but there are many other diseases that cause dementia which can mistakenly be diagnosed as Alzheimer's. Therefore, a thorough evaluation by a dementia specialist is important to assure an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Here are the most common diseases that have been misdiagnosed as... Read moreChevron
Bob DeMarco

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posted 07/13/2008, comments (6)

Do Brain Games Help?

There is a lot of controversy around brain games. Skeptics say, no they don't really help. Others believe they are of enormous help in keeping the brain sharp or helping those with Alzheimer's.My mother plays Slingo on the computer. I believe it helps. If nothing else it keeps her brain active and I am always looking for ways to keep her brain... Read moreChevron
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Leah

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has vascular dementia
posted 07/08/2008, comments (5)

Dementia Drags Dread Into the Forefront

I had a wonderful birthday.  And now, life is back to normal.  This blog will be unusually short as it deals with something I have put off talking about-a feeling of fear which permeates the deepest recesses of my being whenever I have to deal with learning something new, am doing research, or faced with paper/pencil... Read moreChevron
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Jacqueline Marcell

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posted 07/04/2008, comments (2)

Having Senior Moments? Keep a Log!

Are you one of millions experiencing those pesky senior moments, which seem to occur more frequently with each advancing year? We whisper to our friends with a gallows laugh about the silly thing we have done now, secretly worrying we may be starting to get Alzheimer's or something. Then there's that anxious moment waiting for our friends to... Read moreChevron

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