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Bob DeMarco

posted 07/25/2008, comment (1)

Washington University School of Medicine to lead new international Alzheimer's disease research netw

This announcement gets me excited. My mother suffers from Alzheimer's and we really benefited from an early diagnosis of her Alzheimer's disease. It is clear to me the earlier the diagnosis and the sooner the appropriate medication is prescribed the better the outcome. I have met many people suffering from an early stage of dementia in... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 07/24/2008, comment (1)

Here’s How You Can Get Solid Long-Term Care Insurance Information

The Department of Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has come forth with a new kit called "Own Your Future: Planning for long-term care." I received my pamphlet because the state where I live is one that has hopped on board and is including a state-specific insert. They are actively mailing pamphlets with an attached post... Read more Chevron

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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 more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

Instead of Dementia, Memory Loss May Be Caused by a Forgotten Traumatic Brain Injury

Since many friends have expressed concerns that they are suffering dementia when their cognitive ability slips, I found this headline from the June 2008 issue of O Magazine intriguing: "Head Trip: Why Your Memory May Be Slipping." It turns out that researchers have discovered that traumatic brain injuries from long-forgotten falls, sports injuries... Read more Chevron

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