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When we think of caring for an individual with Alzheimer's disease, we tend to think in terms of the disease's impact on our loved one, keeping the person active, obtaining the right medication, providing help with eating and dressing, doing the right thing, etc.
It seems cold to think of the disease in terms of how much it costs. But when it comes to a chronic disease, cost is a harsh reality that can't help but be interwoven with our major focus on providing the best in care.
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A Present that Keeps on Giving: Create a College Scholarship for a Student to Study Alzheimer's
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert...die at a young 64 years of age from frontal lobe dementia and Alzheimer's will be lifelong,"... Read more »
Insurance for Long-Term Care: An Essential Primer
By Jacqueline Marcell , Health Expert...had health problems and were starting to develop dementia (namely Alzheimer’s), I had never... Read more »
"Sicko" is Not Controversial; It is a Challenge
By John McManamy , Health Expert...being properly looked after. Yes, they are heavily taxed, but no one living in these... Read more »
New York Prison for Prisoners with Dementia
By Dorian Martin , Health ExpertThis AP news story reports on a new dementia-oriented prison unit serving men, mostly in their... Read more »
NFL's 88 Plan: Must-Read Article on football and dementia
By Dorian Martin , Health ExpertHere's a must-read article on dementia in former professional football players.In today's New York... Read more »
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... A definitive test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, even in patients showing signs of dementia, has not yet been developed. A number of expert groups have developed criteria ... Read more »Functional Incontinence
...can lead to function incontinence include:Parkinson's disease.Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Mental confusion may prevent both recognition of the need to void and locating a... Read more »Alzheimer's Disease: References
...McCormick WC, Teri L, Crane P, et al. Exercise is associated with reduced risk for incident dementia among persons 65 years of age and older. Ann Intern Med.... Read more »Anemia: Symptoms
...tingling, depression, memory loss, and irritability), and folate deficiency may result in depression and dementia (in severe cases).Symptoms of Pernicious Anemia. Early neurologic symptoms of... Read more »References
Abbott, RD, White, LR, G. Ross, W, et al. Walking and Dementia in Physically Capable Elderly Men. JAMA. 2004;292:1447-1453Calton BA, Lacey JV Jr, Schatzkin A, Schairer C, Colbert LH, Albanes D,... Read more »Related News
Dementia Isn't Just for the Well Off
August 06, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) It's easy to presume Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia hit people in developed countries harder than those in the... Read summary »
High Blood Pressure and Dementia
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Short Limbs Linked to Dementia
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New Testing May Help Predict Dementia
August 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new twist on traditional testing may help better predict and diagnose dementia. A new report from the Albert Einstein College... Read summary »
Study: High Cholesterol Increases Dementia Risk
August 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Elevated cholesterol levels in midlife ? even levels considered only borderline ? significantly increase the risk of... Read summary »
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