Alzheimer's - People That Are Interested In Alzheimer's

annsailor

posted 03/08/2009, comments (5)

PET SCAN QUESTION

I am 50 years old and my neurologist is exploring a EOAD diagnosis. I have had an MRI, EEG and recently a PET scan. I do not have the results of the PET scan. However, I have concerns about the PET Scan. Rather than resting for 30 min. the tech allowed me to read. Then I was a nervous wreck inside the ring for 15... Read more Chevron

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sojourner

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posted 02/15/2009, comments (2)

with my late mother. Now, I'm diagnosed with it

Somehow, I or someone helping with the site, has had me introducing myself on posts (in medium-blue clickable text) as "beenthere" and goes on to state for me that I have recovered! Now, that would be miraculous - a cure for Alzheimer's Disease! But, my "beenthere" refers to the fat that I was my Alzheimer's-mother's caregiver, and she... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/21/2009, comments (0)

Event for Alzheimer's Caregivers in NYC

SAVE THE DATE! FREE NEW YORK CAREGIVER CONFERENCE When: Saturday, February 28, 10am-3pm Title: Solutions & Support for Alzheimer's Caregivers Sponsored by: Alzheimer's Foundation of America and Partners in Care What's in it for you: Practical tools and tips to help caregivers physically, emotionally and... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/20/2009, comments (0)

Spouses caring for husbands and wives with memory loss

Are you a spouse caring for a husband or wife with memory loss? If so, researchers at the University of Michigan want to hear from you. Information from the Remarried Spouse Caregiver Study (IRB#HUM00014471) will help document whether and how remarriage is associated with caregiver well-being. To date, virtually nothing is known... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/09/2009, comments (0)

Taking Antipsychotics? Make Sure You Know the Risks

The AP article released today reports on a study suggesting that the use of antipsychotic drugs may significantly increase a patient's death risk. This may not be news to some, since reports on this subject have been published before (see a similar article from 2007). The most recent article sets itself apart by reporting... Read more Chevron

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