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    posted 12/04/2008, comments (2)

    Fast Food Diet Could Contribute to Alzheimer’s Study Shows

    Here I was, innocently munching on my crunchy cheese bits and working on an article, when I received an e-mail alert. "Fast-food linked to Alzheimer's: Eating fast food could contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new Swedish study."    I took a few more bites as I clicked open the link and scanned the... Read moreChevron
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    Can the Techniques Taught in Montessori Schools Help Elders with Alzheimer’s?

    Can people with Alzheimer's disease continue to learn? Most people would say that they cannot, as their short-term memory is deteriorating, and we need to hold a concept in our short-term memory before we can commit it to long term memory.  However, a story by Angela Jimenez on nytimes.com tells of a doctor who has been proving this concept... Read moreChevron
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    A Study to Investigate Very Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Raises the Bar

    I'm in an age group where people joke about their memories - sort of. There is always a little fear attached, when they do this. The little laugh has a nervous edge. Is this normal? Is aging supposed to do this? Maybe I'm just stressed or tired.   I get annoyed with one friend, because every time I forget a name, or what I was earlier... Read moreChevron
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    posted 10/20/2008, comments (4)

    Canadian Researchers Find Psychotropic Drugs Can Affect Driving

    A media release on marketwire.com caught my eye, because elders and driving is a tough issue for many of us, let alone elders who are in the early stages of dementia. Also, many people without dementia take some of the drugs listed, namely antidepressants.   The release, titled "Road Safety and dementia patients on psychotropic... Read moreChevron
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    posted 10/01/2008, comments (3)

    Study Finds a Combination of Drugs Buys Time for People with Alzheimer’s

    A press release announcing the results of a study on Alzheimer's drugs, used in combination sounds promising. Titled, "Study confirms benefit of combination therapy for Alzheimer's disease: First long-term study finds that treatment slows symptom progression, benefits last for years," the release can be found on massgeneral.org.   One of... Read moreChevron
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