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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 07/08/2009, comments (0)

Study Shows Caffeine Reverses Alzheimer’s in Rats

Over thirty years ago, when I was pregnant with my first son, there were dire warnings for pregnant women to avoid caffeine. Coffee was particularly a "no no." I was told my children could be born with multiple sets of fingers if I indulged in caffeinated beverages, particularly coffee. Well, being a good earth mother, I wasn't going to... Read more Chevron

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Christine Kennard

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posted 07/07/2009, comment (1)

Reducing Stress in Early Stage Alzheimer’s

Being diagnosed with a dementia like Alzheimer's is intimidating. To know that your future involves cognitive decline and lack of personal control, is very frightening. In this sharepost I have put together a few strategies that I know can help to reduce stress and help you maximize your coping strategies. Negative feelings such... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 07/06/2009, comments (2)

6 Suggestions for People Who Have Just Been Diagnosed with Dementia

I wish my mother had been willing to find out what was behind her memory loss earlier. In (my) ideal world, such a diagnosis would have allowed Mom to come to terms with her loss as well as let family members and friends know how better to help her (and to express our love and admiration for her). So based on hindsight, I’d like to... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/02/2009, comment (1)

Care Connection

Please join us this Thursday evening for Care Connection, a free telephone support network for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and Ask Dr. Jamie. You and other caregivers can participate in this informative and interactive discussion for... Read more Chevron

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Leah

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posted 06/30/2009, comments (5)

Sometimes You Need More Help

This is such a personal blog—not that ALL of the past 87 blogs haven’t been. But, this one will touch many people, not just those of us with some form of dementia. It probably started years ago. I had to turn up the TV. As time passed, it had to be louder still. My husband began to mumble (he... Read more Chevron

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