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posted 11/24/2009, comments (4)
Kuru, A Very Rare Type of Dementia, Caused by Cannibalism
A recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine on research carried out by scientists at the Medical Research Council Prion Unit, shows that a strong genetic resistance to a disease called kuru (meaning trembling with fear) has occurred in a matter of decades as a direct response to it. Kuru is an extremely rare form of dementia... Read more
posted 11/20/2009, comments (2)
Quote of the Day -- Caregivers
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posted 11/19/2009, comments (4)
Structuring My Day—In Spite of Dementia!
How important is structure in the day of someone living with dementia? It seems to be VERY important. But HOW does one create structure when one is retired and every day is different? That is my dilemma. Here are my suggestions: 1. Keep a calendar current. I actually have multiple calendars: ... Read more
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posted 11/17/2009, comment (1)
Get Screened!
Sometimes unsolicited calls on busy, busy days let you know you're making a difference. So it was one day this past summer. I, along with my staff at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), were in the thick of planning our events to commemorate National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in November. By sheer coincidence, a call came in... Read more
