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Christine Kennard

Christine Kennard

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posted 11/17/2009, comments (5)

Guide to Antipsychotic Drug Side Effects and Alzheimer's

Antipsychotic medications are used to control psychoses such as schizophrenia, but they can also be used to treat behavioral disturbances such as suspicion and paranoia associated with Alzheimer's disease.   Antipsychotic drugs, although not approved by the FDA for treatment of patients with dementia, are still prescribed and their use... Read moreChevron
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Dharma S Khalsa, MD

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Pioneer in Alzheimer Prevention via holistic medicine since 1993
posted 09/10/2009, comments (2)

Why Taking Care of Your Brain is Just as Important as Taking Care of Your Body

I've just finished reading a pretty scientific article and want to share it with you. It highlights the importance of really focusing on taking care of your brain and not just your body. In the article, researchers uncovered an early disruption in the process of memory formation in people as they age who exhibit some early brain changes associated... Read moreChevron
Whitney Braswell

Whitney Braswell

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posted 09/10/2009, comment (1)

Medication Management: A pill dispenser to make life easier

Med-E-Lert: The Answer to the Medication Dispenser Dilemma Managing medication can be a challenge for anyone especially for the elderly, Alzheimer's patients, visually or mentally impaired, and patients with complicated daily medical regimes. If medication is taken at the wrong time, in the wrong amount or by the wrong person there can be serious... Read moreChevron
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posted 09/04/2009, comments (2)

Important information for caregivers

The following message was posted 9/3/2009. This message resent to fit SharePost format: Wandering is a real and often tragic problem. A two-sided lock is the answer. They are inexpensive and easy to install. They allow caregivers to rest easy knowing the home is secure, both from inside and outside. Paste the following link to review. I will be... Read moreChevron
Warman Home Care

Warman Home Care

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posted 08/24/2009, comment (1)

Grandparent's Day Contest

Grandparent's Day, being September 13, is right around the corner. Have you had a senior citizen impact your life in a positive way? This fall, we are going to honor those special individuals with a "Warman Fuzzy" Photo and Video Contest. You can honor the senior citizens in your life by entering photos or videos of them, with a favorite memory... Read moreChevron
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