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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 07/24/2008, comments (0)

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 moreChevron
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Leah

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (6)

Help for the Dimentia Sufferer

I just found a new hero.  His name is not a household word, but arguably should be.  His name is Robert H. Goddard.  He is one of the fathers of modern rocketry.  He is my hero because he never gave up, despite early childhood illness.  Despite being two years behind in school.  Despite being ridiculed for his... Read moreChevron
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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 moreChevron
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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

Plaque Removal Fails to Prevent Alzheimer’s

  In what is bound to be viewed as a significant setback, the results of vaccine trials aimed at removing amyloid β plaques from the brains of Alzheimer's sufferers, have failed to prevent or reverse dementia. The disappointing news appears in the July 19 edition of The Lancet   Professor Clive Holmes and his team from the Memory... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/15/2008, comment (1)

Diseases That Can Be Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease makes up 65% of all dementias, but there are many other diseases that cause dementia which can mistakenly be diagnosed as Alzheimer's. Therefore, a thorough evaluation by a dementia specialist is important to assure an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Here are the most common diseases that have been misdiagnosed as... Read moreChevron
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