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Bob DeMarco

FDA Approves Generic Aricept to Treat Dementia Alzheimer’s Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic versions of Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) orally disintegrating tablets. This is great news for Alzheimer's patients taking Aricept. I'll try to get more information from the generic drug manufacturer on the pricing and availability as soon as possible. The U.S. Food and Drug... Read more Chevron

posted 12/16/2009, comment (1)|

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Diane W

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Seeking other caregivers of Alzheimer's Parent

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A Poem with a message..

THE WOODEN BOWLA frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law and 4-year-old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table, but the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off the spoon onto the floor. When he... Read more Chevron

posted 11/03/2009, comments (2)|

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DaugterInLaw

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Another bad day

FTD .... When the time comes for a home, start early on your search considering FTD, many homes for the elderly discriminate against people with FTD because they wander and are so uncontrollable and thus a liability. I do have a home caretaker a few days a week and do not know what I would do without her. My husband works 40 hour weeks, so I feel... Read more Chevron

posted 08/28/2009, comment (1)|

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Summer Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips Summer provides wonderful opportunities for families to create meaningful moments with loved ones diagnosed with dementia. Enjoying gardens, family cookouts, or holiday celebrations are fantastic ways to reminisce with your loved... Read more Chevron

posted 07/24/2009, comment (1)|

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5 Steps to Compassionate Caregiving

Communicating with the Dementia or Alzheimer’s AfflictedBy Charlotte ParkerWe are all born with a desire to give and receive love. Circumstances we encounter throughout our lives may callous that need, but it never fully dissipates. Sadly, as we grow older, we oftentimes become more challenging to love, and illnesses such as dementia or... Read more Chevron

posted 05/15/2009, comment (1)|

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