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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 01/14/2008, comments (2)

Vitamin B12, Prevagen, and Other Natural Approaches to Alzheimer's Prevention

I stumbled upon a reference to a study published in the Nov. 1, 2007 edition of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition titled, "Low vitamin B-12 status and risk of cognitive decline in older adults." I've seen B12 discussed on this site and I've reviewed a book on the vitamin. A post on OurAlzheimer's about this subject has... Read more Chevron

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David Roeltgen, MD

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posted 04/16/2007, comments (9)

The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

One question I am frequently asked is "What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease?" On one level, the answer to this question is relatively easy and straightforward. Compare the definitions of dementia and Alzheimer's. Dementia: Dementia is an impairment of thinking and memory that interferes with a person's... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 07/03/2006, comments (0)

Relieving the Stress of Caregiving

Imagine if your aging father, the one who considered you his little princess when you were growing up, suddenly swore at you. Called you an obscene name. Hit you. Many of you don’t have to imagine this at all, because you’re already been there. Imagine if your aging mother, the person who was always there for your needs, suddenly... Read more Chevron

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