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    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 moreChevron
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    Kentucky Partnership Works with Churches to Educate, Support African-Americans with Dementia

    Churches play an important part in so many communities. Therefore, I find it very interesting when medical professionals identify how they can work together with the faith community to help educate key congregations about Alzheimer’s. That’s what happening in the African-American Dementia Outreach Partnership (AADOP), a project... Read moreChevron
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    Caregivers Need to Maintain Their Social Life

    Sometimes it's just easier to stay home. I'll admit I have these thoughts more often than most people, as I don't have a very social personality. However, when it comes to caregivers, it's often undeniably true - it easier to stay home.   When you are caring for someone, whether it's in your home or getting help from assisted living or a... Read moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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