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AFA Social Services

AFA Social Services

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posted 09/10/2009, comments (0)

Care Connection

Hello Frends,  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... Read moreChevron
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Eric J. Hall

Eric J. Hall

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AFA Founder, CEO
posted 06/18/2009, comment (1)

Be Proactive about Healthy Aging

I am able to capture a pulse on the nation’s mindset as it relates to Alzheimer’s disease from inquiries the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) receives from the public. It’s interesting to me to see how our hot line heats up when certain surveys or studies come out.    For instance, volume soared in April... Read moreChevron
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David Roeltgen, MD

David Roeltgen, MD

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Neurologist, Professor
posted 02/11/2009, comment (1)

Your Top Alzeheimer's Questions Answered

Over the last months, we have had some interesting and provocative comments from our readers and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for both reading this blog and taking the time to put their thoughts into words and replying. Also, I would like to address some of the important issues that the comments raise.   First, in... Read moreChevron
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Jacqueline Marcell

Jacqueline Marcell

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Author, Speaker, Radio Host
posted 02/02/2009, comments (4)

Depression Prevalent in Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia

When I began caring for my elderly parents (both with early Alzheimer’s not properly diagnosed), I was shocked to read that family caregivers are often more depressed than those they care for. And caregivers who have a chronic illness have a 63% higher death rate than their peers of the same age. A year later, without a day off with my... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Paul Solomon, PhD

Dr. Paul Solomon, PhD

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Psychologist, Professor of Psychology
posted 10/24/2008, comments (4)

New Alzheimer's Disease Survey Reveals Disparities Between Beliefs and Behavior In Pursuing Diagnosis

Results of this study indicate the need for adults over age 55 to know the signs of Alzheimer's and take immediate action once symptoms are suspected.   The Alzheimer’s Disease Screening Discussion Group (ADSDG) was formed in the fallof 2007 to discuss the value of early screening and detection of Alzheimer’s disease and to... Read moreChevron
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