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ABC News - Nov. 14, 2007

clewis — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:04:20 -0600

Supreme Court Justice Knows It Is Best to Let Alzheimer's Patients...
ABC News - Nov. 14, 2007 John O'Connor has Alzheimer's disease and lives in a Phoenix home care facility, where he has found a new girlfriend.

Project Helps People Live "Wherever They Choose"

tari — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:19:20 -0500

CONTACT
Marla Augustine, Communications and Legislative Services, (402) 471-4047 or marla.augustine@dhhs.ne.gov

Lincoln—One person moved to a group home nearer her mother. Another moved from the Beatrice State Developmental Center to a group home in Lincoln. An elderly woman will soon be able, with the right services, to move back into her family home.

Who Should Pay for Mom and Dad's Care?

tari — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:26:20 -0500

Read this article from LifeWire about funding for elder care.

Who Should Pay for Mom and Dad's Care?

Bright Lights May Hold Off Dementia

tari — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:21:53 -0500

When it comes to Alzheimer's disease, no one yet knows the best way to halt the gradual slips in memory and other brain functions that are the hallmarks of the disease. But researchers in the Netherlands have found that a simple nonmedical intervention may be just as effective as drugs to keep elderly patients sharp.

Long-term care can be positive on relationships

nchin — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:02:17 -0600

For those who are married to someone suffering from Alzheimer's disease, the daily tasks you face may, at times, feel insurmountable. After a time, it may no longer be possible to care for your spouse at home and you may seek long term care options.

Prof. finds Alzheimer's makes driving risky

nchin — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:57:04 -0600

Lauren Pischel

Issue date: 2/14/08

Alzheimer's disease, in its early stages, may significantly increase the risks of driving, according to a recent study by Professor of Clinical Neurosciences Brian Ott.

Side Effects Of Exelon Alzheimer's Patch (Laura DiBattista's Story)

nchin — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:49:58 -0600

Friday February 15, 2008

CityNews.ca Staff

Possible side effects:

Like all medicines, the Exelon Patch can cause side effects,although not everybody gets them. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects.

The Omega-3 Fatty Acid DHA Confirmed to Deter Alzheimer's

nchin — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:44:53 -0600

Friday, February 15, 2008 by: Tom Mosakowski

(NaturalNews) The exact mechanism by which the omega-3 fatty acid DHA deters Alzheimer's disease has been determined.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America Attains BBB Seal for Charity Accountability

rivendelllock — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:45:56 -0600

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), a New York-based national nonprofit organization that focuses on providing optimal care to families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, announced today that it has been awarded the coveted seal of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.

Mild Alzheimer’s patients show rapid decline in financial skills over one year

nchin — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:33:13 -0600

New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) shows that patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have a dramatic decline in their ability to make financial decisions over a one-year period.