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Sep 21, 2005 |
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Disaster Preparedness from the Alzheimer's Association
A disaster situation significantly adds to the stress levels and confusion of someone with Alzheimer's. In people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's, this can lead to risky and distressing
behaviors, such as wandering off, agitation, and surprising emotional
outbursts. People with Alzheimer's, including those who need nearly
round-the-clock care, can easily get separated from the only caregivers who know about their condition. |
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Mar 25, 2005 |
Article |
Alzheimer's Documentary Airs Nationwide March 28
Half-hour TV Special on ABC Family Channel Urges Early Diagnosis for Patients, Plus Respite and Support for Caregivers |
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Dec 21, 2004 |
Article |
Poem: "Alzheimer's...prison of the mind"
Christine Elaine Bean writes, "This is dedicated to my Dad. The man who raised me, loved me, fought for me and our country. Little did he know that the biggest battle he would fight would be within. Thank you for fighting so many battles, especially this one. He's a hero." |
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Oct 14, 2004 |
Article |
Major Overhaul Needed in End-of Life Care for Patients with Dementia
Three University of Chicago geriatricians are calling for creative and wide-reaching solutions to the problem of sub-optimal end-of-life care for patients with dementia. |
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Sep 09, 2004 |
Article |
National Alzheimer's Disease Experts Forecast Future Impact of the Disease
New projections show simple lifestyle changes could lower prevalence of Alzheimer's in US. |
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Aug 12, 2004 |
Article |
Landmark Civil Rights Victory for Alzheimer's victims
After battling government bureaucracy for twelve long years and losing everything she had, justice prevailed when Shirley McClure, who had been a successful business woman before she was bankrupted by the City of Long Beach,won a landmark civil rights victory for Alzheimer’s victims. |
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Jul 27, 2004 |
Article |
ELDERCARE: IF I ONLY KNEW THEN--WHAT I KNOW NOW
Jacqueline Marcell writes, "For eleven years I begged my obstinate elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but he adamantly insisted on taking care of her himself. Every caregiver I hired to help him said, 'Jacqueline, I just can't work with your father--his temper is impossible to handle. I don't think you'll be able to get him to accept help until he's on his knees himself.'" |
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Jun 25, 2004 |
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Alzheimer's Disease, Other Dementias Target of Major NIH Designation for UCSF
With the aim of accelerating the pace of discovery regarding dementing diseases, the UCSF Memory and Aging Center has been designated an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center by the National Institutes of Health, making it the only new center in the United States to receive the highly competitive funding designation in 2004. |
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Apr 01, 2004 |
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Steps for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease
Johns Hopkins University's Marilyn Albert, a professor of neurology and psychiatry, describes the steps that are essential in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. |
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Mar 24, 2004 |
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Alzheimer's: What is Wandering? National Safe Return Program Helps Patients Return to Caregivers
National Safe Return program helps patients return to caretakers.
Wandering is one of the most frightening and life-threatening behaviors associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses. Individuals with Alzheimer's are likely to wander at some point during the disease. They can become lost (even in familiar settings) and leave a safe environment. |
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