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Sep 25, 2003 |
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FDA Backs New Alzheimer’s Drug: Memantine
A drug long used in Germany to ease the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease took a step toward the U.S. market on Wednesday when government scientists backed memantine as the first treatment specifically for late stages of the mind-stealing disease. |
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Dec 13, 2002 |
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Forgetfulness: It's Not Always What You Think
Many older people worry about becoming more forgetful. They think forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer's disease. In the past, memory loss and confusion were considered a normal part of aging. However, scientists now know that most people remain both alert and able as they age, although it may take them longer to remember things.
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Jul 15, 2002 |
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MyStory |
Becoming a Stranger to My Mom
A personal account of how a daughter copes when her mother is deteriorating due to Alzheimer's Disease.
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May 09, 2005 |
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America and MedicAlert(R) Announce New ID Bracelet for Alzheimer's Disease
MedicAlert(R), the world's leading emergency medical information service, and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), a national organization that focuses on care, today will begin marketing a new identification bracelet with a color-coded symbol specifically designed to symbolize Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in order to help individuals in emergency situations. |
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Jun 02, 2003 |
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Aging Drivers--When it is Time to Take Away the Keys?
The safety of many older drivers should be a concern to everyone, yet for those seniors who should no longer be behind the wheel, asking them to give up their keys is not as easy as it sounds. A University of Alberta researcher is hoping to make that transition as smooth as possible. |
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Dec 13, 2002 |
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MyStory |
Surviving Elder Rage: Persevering as a Caregiver
In a recent interview with AlzheimerSupport.com, Jacqueline Marcell author of the book "Elder Rage, or Take My Father...Please! How to Survive Caring For Aging Parents," shared some of her caregiving experiences and lent some valuable advice for those concerned their loved one may have dementia, or is currently suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
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Aug 09, 2004 |
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Support For Alzheimer's Victims
Most TV viewers recognize Leeza Gibbons for her work as an Emmy-winning TV and radio personality. But when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Gibbons left her on-camera career to create The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. Now, she devotes her time to helping people cope with what she calls "the memory thief." |
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Aug 20, 2003 |
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Synthetic Marijuana Compound Reduces Agitation, Improves Appetite in Alzheimer's Patients
Study results suggest dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC, the active ingredient in Cannabis sativa L (marijuana), may reduce agitation and lead to weight gain in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to data presented today at the annual meeting of the International Psychogeriatric Association. |
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Jan 15, 2003 |
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Alzheimer’s Association Says Early Diagnosis and Treatment Improve Quality of Life
A review in the Jan. 8 issue of JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association, reports that cholinesterase inhibitors, the primary treatment for cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s, also have a beneficial impact on behavioral symptoms, which can include agitation, paranoia and personality changes.
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Jan 06, 2003 |
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Living well with Living Wills - giving people with dementia a choice in their future health care
Many people with dementia want a Living Will (sometimes called an Advance Directive) because they want to ensure that their wishes regarding their future care and treatment are taken into account. A Living Will allows a person in the early stages of Alzheimer's or another form of dementia to state what care they would like when they are no longer able to communicate effectively or understand the choices that have to be made about their care.
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