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posted 08/08/2008, comments (0)

Put Your Best Foot Forward in Fighting Alzheimer's By Joining A Memory Walk Near You

It's beginning to be that time of year again - the fall is the chance to lace up your walking shoes and take a step in the right direction to stop Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research - and it calls on volunteers of all ages... Read moreChevron
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posted 08/07/2008, comments (0)

AFA Care Connection: Meredeth Rowe Speaks Tonight

  Hello friends, Please join us this Thursday evening on Care Connection for an informative live discussion with Dr. Jamie. You and other caregivers can participate in this informative and interactive discussion for support and inspiration.   Please join us!   Topic:  Nighttime Activity and Caregiver Coping   Guest... Read moreChevron
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posted 08/06/2008, comments (0)

Study Finds Elderly Who Take Companion to Doctor's Appointment Often More Satisfied With Visit

 About a week ago, I went with my 82-year-old father to his appointment with the cardiologist. Dad had been worried about his heart and wanted to make sure that it could handle the altitude since we will be taking Mom's ashes to spread in the high altitude of the Colorado Rocky Mountains soon.   The good news - Dad's heart is great,... Read moreChevron
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posted 08/06/2008, comments (0)

Westchester County's Project Lifesaver --NY suburb gives GPS to Alzheimer's patients

Here is a program that I am happy to see. About 60 percent of those suffering from Alzheimer's wander. And now, this county is doing something about it by offering the bracelets free to local seniors with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia at the start of the program.I cannot imagine the fear that is felt when a loved one suddenly disappears.... Read moreChevron
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posted 08/06/2008, comments (2)

Taking Alzheimer’s Drugs is Showing Promise of a Longer Life

  While it's well known that the drugs available now for people with  Alzheimer's disease, namely donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Razadyne), and memantine (Namenda), don't cure the disease, they do help slow the decline and even put off behavioral changes, for many people. Now, a study published on... Read moreChevron
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