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Brain Test Alphabet Soup

Pictures of the brain: what are they and what do they tell us?   CT, CTA, MRI, MRA, fMRI, PET are an alphabet soup of brain tests that might be used in evaluation of a person suspected of possibly having Alzheimer’s disease.  I would like to define and describe each of these tests and then briefly explain how each one might... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Paul Solomon, PhD

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

Patiently Awaiting the Results of Clinical Trials for the Next Generation Alzheimer’s Disease Drugs

The International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease (ICAD) will be held in Chicago on July 26-31.  Generally regarded as the premiere forum for the discussion of new treatments for AD, this conference will bring together more than 5,000 international Alzheimer’s disease experts from 60 countries to discuss topics ranging... Read moreChevron
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posted 05/21/2008, comment (1)

Coaching For Caregivers

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:  Coaching for Caregivers Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 9 pm Eastern Time Call toll free 1... Read moreChevron
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posted 04/14/2008, comment (1)

Moving a Loved One to Assisted Living: A Checklist

Many callers ask our advice regarding appropriate placement for a loved one who is experiencing increasing difficulty living independently. Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) may be a viable option in the early to middle stages of dementia. For those in more advanced stages of the disease, some ALFs has dementia units that provide a more advanced... Read moreChevron
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