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We had a great time last night at the cookout, visiting, eating, and watching the fireworks… It has been in the upper 90’s today and it is so dry that the ground is cracking… I folded laundry that was left in the dryer, hosted the DASNI chat, watched a movie, did a load of laundry, and when it cools down I will deadhead the hibiscus and roses… Dave is going up to Kenny and Kathy’s to watch the fights… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
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Alzheimer’s News From Around the World.
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‘Good’ cholesterol dementia risk - “Too little of one type of cholesterol has been linked by research to memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease…” (more)
Drug for Alzheimer’s fails in late-stage trial - “A drug developed by Myriad Genetics to treat Alzheimer’s disease failed in a closely watched late-stage clinical trial, dealing another blow to efforts to combat the illness…” (more)
Facebook Concepts Indicate Brains Of Alzheimer’s Patients Aren’t As Networked, Stanford Study Shows - “This is your brain on Facebook. Researchers at the Stanford ...
Source: Alzheimer's Notes - July 5, 2008 Authors: Liz Lewis Tags: Alzheimer's/General Alzheimer's/Misc Alzheimer's/News Alzheimer's/Online Resources Alzheimer's/Research Alzheimer's/World alzheimer's news Alzheimer's Research alzheimer's studies Alzheimers-disease facebook good cholestrol
If You Write & Publish Books About Alzheimer’s…or Want To
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If you’ve thought about writing and publishing books, even newspaper and magazine articles, about your experiences as a caregiver or Alzheimer’s victim, you may enjoy the series of posts Yvonne Russell and I are writing (along with guest posts) at Home Biz Notes throughout July.
I shall be writing a series on self-publishing, including my experiences with my book, When We Become the Parent to Our Parents, concerning my mom’s journey through Alzheimer’s and mine as her caregiver. There will be posts on all types of writing from fiction and non-fiction, commercial writing, news...
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7 Books about Alzheimer’s & Caregiving You May Find Helpful
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Obtaining information about Alzheimer’s aided me in understanding Mother and Auntie and hopefully being a better caregiver. I tried to learn what they were feeling and what to expect with their actions.
Since that time (the decade of the 1990’s) more research has been done and more books written. We still don’t have all the answers. However, there are many out there that will aid you.
Here are just a few:
A Glass Full of Tears, Dementia Day-By-Day by June Lund Shiplett (June’s account of caring for her spouse)
The 36-Hour Day by Nancy L. Mace & Peter V. Rabins (a stan...
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Alzheimer’s News From Around the World.
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To accelerate research on Alzheimer’s disease internationally - The FRSQ, Inserm and CIHR sign a France-Quebec-Canada partnership agreement on research on Alzheimer’s disease - “The health research funding organizations of Quebec (the Fonds de la recherche en sant? du Qu?bec, FRSQ), France (the Institut national de la sant? et de la recherche m?dicale, Inserm) and Canada (the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction, and Institute of Aging) today signed a co-operation agreement on Alzheimer’s disease research…” (more)
Antipsyc...
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Happy 4th of July!!!We are having a cookout with out neighborhood tonight. There will be fireworks too... Please be safe... Good Night All... Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Source: Mary's Place - July 4, 2008
Happy Fourth of July from Alzheimer’s Notes
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In the United States, we’re celebrating Fourth of July, or Independence Day. There are parades, fireworks, community activities, and for many a weekend off from work. You may be somewhat confined at home, if you’re caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. Or you may be visiting your family member at a nursing home and joining in festivities there.
When I was growing up, we couldn’t take a day off from the dairy farm work. However, we usually visited relatives for a holiday meal, a family reunion type of gathering, then returned home for the evening chores. Then as dusk descended,...
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How Can Caregivers Cope?
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We
received a question some time back that asked about caretaker coping mechanisms
and resources. Some related questions
were: "Are there any trends that seem to have more positive outcomes on the
family?" "What support do families find
helpful?" "Do men or women find it
harder to deal with the problem if their spouse develops the disease?"
Good Caregiving for People with Alzheimer's Disease
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CBS Sportcaster Jim Nantz's Father, Who Had Alzheimer's, Dies
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Jim Nantz Jr., the father of CBS Sports anchor Jim Nantz III, died Saturday, June 28. The Houston Chronicle reported that Mr. Nantz, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1995, died with his son by his bedside.
I had heard about Mr. Nantz's struggle with Alzheimer's during interviews given by Jim Nantz III this past spring. When asked by U.S. News and World Report what the most difficult aspect of his father's demise had been, the son...
Source: Dorian Martin's SharePosts - July 4, 2008
Is Heart-Healthy Good for the Brain?
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Gloom and doom over the "tsunami" of baby boomers that is going to overwhelm everything from health care to the swimming pool is in the news daily. In fact, I'm getting pretty sick of being associated with a tsunami, but I'd better get used to it. When a phrase gets picked up that is dramatic and rolls of the tongue like that, it's not going to leave headlines anytime soon.
I do believe, however, that many of us who are in...
Source: Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts - July 4, 2008
Sweet Sixteen’s Used to Raise Money for Alzheimer’s Association.
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Two teens, Erin Mross and Claire Makinen, used turning 16 as a means of raising money for the local Alzheimer’s Association. Both girls have grandmothers suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. Keen to do something to help, they organized a combined slumber party to celebrate their birthdays and asked all their guests to bring a donation rather than a gift.
What a great way to celebrate a birthday….
read more here…
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Source: Alzheimer's Notes - July 4, 2008 Authors: Liz Lewis Tags: Alzheimer's/General Alzheimer's/Inspiration-Encouragment Alzheimer's/Misc Alzheimer's/News Fundraising Alzheimer's Association Alzheimers-disease teens and alzheimer's disease
New Clue to the Cause of Alzheimer's
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I read most of the books published on Alzheimer's in the last five years. I also read thousands of articles. I keep wondering if scientists are looking in the right place. Is the plaque made up of beta-amyloid the place they should be looking; and if so, is there a path to a remedy or cure?The article on the next page addresses this issue. This gives me hope. clipped from www.time.comMorrison-Bogorad said the findings may help explain the discovery of plaque in the brains of people who do not develop dementia. For some time, doctors have wondered why they find some brains in autopsy that are heavily coated with beta-amyloi...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 4, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
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I chatted with my DASNI friends, rode the bike for 25 minutes, and went for my chiropractor treatment. I am down to every two weeks now… Kenny called and invited us up for supper. I cooked fresh green beans and potatoes and took them up. Kathy fixed a delicious meat loaf. Dave used the excuse that is depth perception was off for the reason he took such a large piece of meat loaf. LOL… Tonight I will host the Dr. Mitch chat at http://www.alzinfo.org/alztalk/flashchat.php His topic is: Brain training through meditation/stilling and cognitiveremediation/stimulating… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Source: Mary's Place - July 3, 2008
Revisiting ‘Cruises for Alzheimer’s Caregivers’.
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Last year, Alzheimer’s Notes wrote about ‘Cruises for Alzheimer’s Caregivers’.
Sounds like a great way to get away, so here’s update on cruises for 2009…
February 9-14, 2009
Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Century
Miami to Miami
September 4-11, 2009
Alaskan Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas
Seattle to Seattle
The cruises for 2010 are not yet scheduled but will be during same months as 2009: February and September.
You can find out more at www.CAREGIVERCRUISES.com
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National Policy Discussion on Diagnosing Early-Stage Alzheimer's
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This looks interesting and hopefully will lead to some real action. I'll try to post highlights of the conference as they become available. clipped from www.newswise.comThe Alzheimer Research Forum, the Web’s foremost community of AD researchers, in collaboration with the Geoffrey Beene Foundation Alzheimer’s Initiative and Alzheimer’s Study...
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Brain ‘trick’ offers treatment hope for Alzheimer’s
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This is the kind of science that catches my attention. Also, gives me hope. "We hope that the work will evolve into new drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease"Professor Gideon DaviesBrain ‘trick’ offers treatment hope for Alzheimer’sAn ageing population means that neurodegeneration, such as Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the major health problems in the developed world. But researchers at the University of York and Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, have designed an enzyme inhibitor which could ‘trick’ the brain and so help to halt neurodegeneration.The research is published in the latest issue...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 3, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk
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Interesting article well worth reading.The Everyday Cognition instrument consists of 39 questions to be answered by people who know the patient well. Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's RiskA new questionnaire may help in both diagnosing older adults facing dementia and also in identifying individuals who need help with daily living.The Everyday Cognition instrument consists of 39 questions to be answered by people who know the patient well."There have been a number of studies that show that people with mild cognitive impairment who have functional problems in addition to performing poorly on neuropsychological testing are more ...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 3, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
National Policy Discussion on Diagnosing Early-Stage Alzheimer's
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This looks interesting and hopefully will lead to some real action. I'll try to post highlights of the conference as they become available. clipped from www.newswise.comThe Alzheimer Research Forum, the Web’s foremost community of AD researchers, in collaboration with the Geoffrey Beene Foundation Alzheimer’s Initiative and Alzheimer’s Study Group, has assembled a panel of thought leaders to address the challenges and solutions to early-diagnosis of AD during a 90-minute web-based “virtual town hall meeting.” The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. (U.S. East Coast Time) and will be cond...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 3, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
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Dave has had several naps today, but he says he has no pain. The doctor called this morning to check on him… I have been tired all day. I had a terrible time falling asleep last night. I guess I got over stimulated yesterday… Jennifer another neighbor called this morning and said she would like to bring our supper tonight and she did. She and her three children brought it in. Kyle even made us chocolate chip cookies. I am getting fatter by the minute. Last night Kim brought us brownies with our meal. I am not used to eating like this… Kathy picked their peaches tonight and she had about a half of bushel and she share...
Source: Mary's Place - July 2, 2008
Housing plans
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Slowly, we have gone round and round and finally decided on what to do with the
house that mum and dad lived in for over 20 years.
The answer is: what we originally thought, we shall rent it out to tenants
after first getting it renovated to an acceptable standard. Consequently, Greg,
Rachel and I all gathered there at 1 pm on Sunday, armed with rubber gloves and
some fresh milk. We had the goal of going through the house and performing a
kind of triage on everything. Each item would be consigned to one of three
groups:
items to keep
items to sell
items to throw away
Starting seemed to be the hardest part. We talked abo...
Source: Fading from Memory - July 2, 2008 Authors: Mike Tags: Journal
Fourth of July Activities for Alzheimer’s Patient and Youngsters in Your Home
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As the Fourth of July approaches, many communities will hold parades and fireworks. However, it’s usually not feasible to take Alzheimer’s patients to these. Sometimes even youngsters find them very tiring.
When you need relaxation and some home activities, check out some of those at One Book Two Book, where I’m a co-blogger. If the Alzheimer’s patient can’t participate, he/she often enjoys simply watching.
Books, particularly picture books hold their attention for awhile and may remind them of earlier days. When Mother was in the mid stages of Alzheimer’s, s...
Source: Alzheimer's Notes - July 2, 2008 Authors: Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimer's/Books Alzheimer's/Care Alzheimer's/Caregivers Alzheimer's/Inspiration-Encouragment Alzheimer's/Seasonal
People With Dementia Can Often Enjoy the Past in the Present
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My sister works for Prairie Public, our PBS station here on - well, here on the prairie. Prairie Public religiously runs the old Lawrence Welk shows, which are nearly fought over by underwriters, as they are so loyally watched. Lawrence Welk was born in tiny Strasburg, ND and died in 1992 in Santa Monica, CA. He had a large national audience during his television years, comprised of many people now in their 70s, 80s and up. So, while his...
Source: Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts - July 2, 2008
Alzheimer’s Disease and the ApoE Gene Diet.
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Since the 1990s, scientists have known about the Apo E gene and the role it plays in Alzheimer’s disease. But not much has been discovered on how to reduce the prevent or reduce the gene’s effects on not only Alzheimer’s Disease but also heart disease.
Pamela McDonald, a leading integrative medicine nurse practitioner, has spent a number of years focusing on the Apo E gene in her practice and feels she has come up with specific nutritional plans, lifestyle changes, and environmental considerations that have the possibilty to reduce (and maybe even eliminate) the chronic symptoms relating to Alzheimer̵...
Source: Alzheimer's Notes - July 2, 2008 Authors: Liz Lewis Tags: Alzheimer's/General
Flurizan, Lipitor and Alzhemed: Negative Study Results
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On Monday, Myriad Genetics Inc. announced the failure of Flurizan in Phase III trials. This news follows the results from the LEADe study showing the cholesterol drug Lipitor did not benefit Alzheimer's patients, and the failure of Alzhemed in Phase III trials last year.
With all this disappointing news, it seems more important than ever for professionals, with input from patients and their families, to talk about new approaches to Alzheimer's research and care. Maybe implementing some of the ideas discussed at the National Institute on Aging 2006 conference would help. I'll be at ICAD (the International ...
Source: The Tangled Neuron - July 2, 2008 Authors: riverwren
Odds and Ends
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Every time I finish a post I think of something else to write. Then, I forget it the next time I post! Guess it goes with the terriroty!
Another promising drug for Alzheimer's that was in the final stages of clinical trials has failed to provide enough data to end up being marketed. Here is a link to the Alzheimer's website for more information. Last year, the same thing happened with
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - July 2, 2008 Authors: K
Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
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clipped from health.usnews.comThere's more on meditation at the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.Relax! Stress, if Managed, Can Be Good For You
You're aiming for stimulated and focused—but not frazzled.
Healthful Lifestyle Teaches Prostate Genes to Behave
Living right—with a good diet, exercise, and low...
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News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation
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clipped from www.medicalnewstoday.com
Overactivation of proteins known as calpains, which are involved in memory formation, has been linked to Alzheimer disease. Ottavio Arancio and colleagues, at Columbia University, New York, have now shown that two different drugs that inhibit calpains can improve memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer disease...
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Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 2, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
Grape seed extract may fight Alzheimer's
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This is a second post on grape seed and MegaNatural AZ. If you want to look into this clip the link below. clipped from www.healthcentral.com A red grape seed
extract that packs the punch of red wine -- without the alcohol --
could help protect against memory loss due to Alzheimer's diseasePolyphenolic compounds are antioxidants naturally found...
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Grape seed extract may fight Alzheimer's
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This is a second post on grape seed and MegaNatural AZ. If you want to look into this clip the link below. clipped from www.healthcentral.com A red grape seedextract that packs the punch of red wine -- without the alcohol --could help protect against memory loss due to Alzheimer's diseasePolyphenolic compounds are antioxidants naturally found in wine,tea, chocolate, and some fruits and vegetables. The mice in thestudy received levels of polyphenols equivalent to what a personwould consume with a daily glass or two of red wine.To sidestep the alcohol issue, Pasinetti and his teaminvestigated whether an extract of red grape ...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 2, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
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clipped from health.usnews.comThere's more on meditation at the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.Relax! Stress, if Managed, Can Be Good For YouYou're aiming for stimulated and focused—but not frazzled.Healthful Lifestyle Teaches Prostate Genes to BehaveLiving right—with a good diet, exercise, and low stress—brings out the best in your genes.Audio: Dr. Dean Ornish on How Diet Affects Genes
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 2, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation
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clipped from www.medicalnewstoday.comOveractivation of proteins known as calpains, which are involved in memory formation, has been linked to Alzheimer disease. Ottavio Arancio and colleagues, at Columbia University, New York, have now shown that two different drugs that inhibit calpains can improve memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer disease (APP/PS1 mice), leading them to suggest drugs that target calpains might stop or slow down the memory loss that occurs as Alzheimer disease progresses.It is thought that dysfunctional signaling between nerve cells contributes to the impaired cognition experienced by individuals with ...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 2, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
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Kathy drove us the Surgery Foundation this morning and David and Lori met us there. Dave went into surgery around 1:30 and was in surgery for a couple hours. Everything went just fine… We got home about 5:00 and soon after we got home our neighbors, Robert and Kim, brought us our supper. We have the best neighbors… David and Lori stopped in town to eat then came on out to keep an eye on Dave. Kathy had to leave and go into work… Dave has a large bandage over the eye and will keep that on until he sees Dr. Holloman next week. I am really tired tonight. Thanks everyone for your prayers. We both felt them… Goodnight ...
Source: Mary's Place - July 1, 2008
Worried about your memory?
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You can obtain this free booklet by clicking the link in the clip.
If you prefer paste this link into your browser.
http://tinyurl.com/46r8h4 clipped from www.alzheimers.org.ukWorried about your memory? BookletThis booklet is designed to help you understand more about memory loss, so that if you are worried - either about your own or someone...
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Lack of 'Good' HDL Cholesterol Linked to Memory Loss
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If you are predisposed to Alzheimer's by birth you might want to take a close look at this article and vdieo.
My mother falls into this category so it does concern me. clipped from health.usnews.comNews today that low levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol raises a person's risk of memory loss and memory loss and dementia may send many folks...
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Flurizan’s Failure Leaves Key Alzheimer’s Theory Unresolved
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clipped from blogs.wsj.comThough Myriad Genetics was hoping its experimental Alzheimer’s drug Flurizan would surprise naysayers in the scientific and investment communities, the company instead announced that its Phase III clinical trial did indeed fail.The company said Monday that the 18-month, 1,684-patient study – the largest...
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A Mid-Year Present for Caregivers -- Encouragement to Exercise
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As I was weeding a flowerbed one recent weekend, I saw my next door neighbors pull into their driveway. After hearing the car door slam, I heard Judy call out my name as she made her way across her front yard.
Held hostage by our various hectic schedules, Judy and I hadn't talked to each other recently. We tended to wave at each other as we drove to our respective events. So it was good to catch up over a leisurely visit on the swing...
Source: Dorian Martin's SharePosts - July 1, 2008
How Do I Manage an Elder Who Demands All My Time and Attention?
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Always screen your calls and never pick up when your elder calls with a nasty demanding tone. If you never give in to moaning and groaning, they will eventually stop trying that approach. But if you eventually give in, you are teaching them that all they have to do is continue pushing harder and harder because you will eventually cave in. Never allow yourself to be manipulated.
Set reasonable but strict limits of when you can be...
Source: Jacqueline Marcell's SharePosts - July 1, 2008
Added Value to Drawing for Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s
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Brenda Avadian, editor and publisher of Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s, has added value to the drawing for a copy of this book.
“What a GREAT IDEA to bring JOY to overwhelmed caregivers.
As the editor and publisher of the Finding the JOY series, I’ll add even more value to your drawing and answer one question by the winner of your drawing.”
So for a possible opportunity to have your question answered, as well as receive the book as a prize, go to the original announcement post and leave your comment, as well as your connection with Alzheimer’s. (Read the rules caref...
Source: Alzheimer's Notes - July 1, 2008 Authors: Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimer's/Books Alzheimer's/Care Alzheimer's/Caregivers Contests/drawings Alzheimer's book Alzheimer's Notes Alzheimers Brenda Avadian dementia Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's health Mary Allen Mary Emma Mary Emma Allen memory
Alzheimer's: With increasing life expectancy, it's a fate that awaits more and more of us.
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An interesting and thought provoking article. Clink the link in the clip to read more. clipped from www.nj.com It's a kind of good news-bad news situation: Welive longer -- which gives us more time to getAlzheimer's. And women, who often live longer thanmen, account for the greater number of patients.Although age is the key risk factor for Alzheimer's,family history and genetics, or heredity, are others.And, as with age, we can't change them.
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 1, 2008 Authors: Robert T DeMarco
Lack of good HDL Cholesterol Linked to Memory Loss
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If you are genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's by birth you might want to take a close look at this article and video.My mother falls into this category so it does concern me. clipped from health.usnews.comNews today that low levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol raises a person's risk of memory loss and memory loss and dementia may send many folks rushing to their doctor for a cholesterol check. Indeed, the findings are pretty scary. Study participants with the lowest HDL levels—defined as less than 40 mg/dL—were 53 percent more likely to perform poorly on short-term memory tests compared to those with high HDL, def...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 1, 2008 Authors: Robert T DeMarco
Flurizan’s Failure Leaves Key Alzheimer’s Theory Unresolved
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clipped from blogs.wsj.comThough Myriad Genetics was hoping its experimental Alzheimer’s drug Flurizan would surprise naysayers in the scientific and investment communities, the company instead announced that its Phase III clinical trial did indeed fail.The company said Monday that the 18-month, 1,684-patient study – the largest Alzheimer’s-treatment study to date – showed Flurizan failed to improve cognitive functioning or activities of daily living, and added that Myriad is abandoning further efforts to develop the drug. This leaves Elan and Wyeth’s bapineuzumab and Eli Lilly’s gamma secretase inhibitor as th...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 1, 2008 Authors: Robert T DeMarco
Alzheimer's: With increasing life expectancy, it's a fate that awaits more and more of us.
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An interesting and thought provoking article. Clink the link in the clip to read more. clipped from www.nj.com It's a kind of good news-bad news situation: We
live longer -- which gives us more time to get
Alzheimer's. And women, who often live longer than
men, account for the greater number of patients.
Although age is the key risk factor for...
This is a summary of the content. Read the article in its entirety at the Alzheimer's Reading Room.
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 1, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
Lack of good HDL Cholesterol Linked to Memory Loss
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If you are genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's by birth you might want to take a close look at this article and video.
My mother falls into this category so it does concern me. clipped from health.usnews.com
News today that low levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol raises a person's risk of memory loss and memory loss and dementia may send many...
This is a summary of the content. Read the article in its entirety at the Alzheimer's Reading Room.
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 1, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
Worried about your memory?
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You can obtain this free booklet by clicking the link in the clip.If you prefer paste this link into your browser.http://tinyurl.com/46r8h4 clipped from www.alzheimers.org.ukWorried about your memory? BookletThis booklet is designed to help you understand more about memory loss, so that if you are worried - either about your own or someone else's memory - you can seek advice and, if necessary, get treatment and support.
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 1, 2008 Authors: Robert T DeMarco
Worried about your memory?
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You can obtain this free booklet by clicking the link in the clip.
If you prefer paste this link into your browser.
http://tinyurl.com/46r8h4 clipped from www.alzheimers.org.ukWorried about your memory? BookletThis booklet is designed to help you understand more about memory loss, so that if you are worried - either about your own or someone...
This is a summary of the content. Read the article in its entirety at the Alzheimer's Reading Room.
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 1, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
Flurizan’s Failure Leaves Key Alzheimer’s Theory Unresolved
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clipped from blogs.wsj.comThough Myriad Genetics was hoping its experimental Alzheimer’s drug Flurizan would surprise naysayers in the scientific and investment communities, the company instead announced that its Phase III clinical trial did indeed fail.The company said Monday that the 18-month, 1,684-patient study – the largest...
This is a summary of the content. Read the article in its entirety at the Alzheimer's Reading Room.
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 1, 2008 Authors: Bob DeMarco
Chris, David, Lori, Jenni, Erin, Kerry, Madison and Macey. This was taken on Lori's birthday after dinner at the Cheese Factory
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Source: Mary's Place - June 30, 2008
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This has been a hard day knowing what we are facing tomorrow… We both have tried to keep busy… I did laundry, hosted the DASNI chat, Larry Rose came to chat this afternoon. I fed the flowers, tomato, and pepper plants and Dave vacuumed the furniture and sprayed it with Scotch Guard and he cleaned the wood flooring… Tonight I cooked our first mess of green beans from the garden. I added some new potatoes and fixed some yellow squash with cheese. Every evening we have a Cardinal bird come and entertain us while we are eating… Wesley, Lori, David, and Alfred called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Source: Mary's Place - June 30, 2008
A Drawing & a Survey for Minding Our Elders
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Check out Carol Bradley Bursack’s blog and learn how to enter a drawing for her book, Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. You’ll need to take a survey about caregiving, but it’s easy and quick.
Then your name will be entered into the random drawing for one of ten copies of Carol’s book.
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
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Sportscaster Jim Nantz’s Tribute to His Father
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AlzheimersNotes.com Alzheimer’s can strike any family whatever the walk of life. Jim Nantz’s father developed this illness and has inspired the son to write a story as a tribute to his dad. The result is the book, Always By My Side - A Father’s Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike Any Other.
At Alzhemer’s Weekly, you can see a video of Daryn Kagan’s interview of Jim Nantz. There’s also the transcript accompanying it. (Amazon image; click on cover for details) (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
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Source: Alzheimer's Notes - June 30, 2008 Authors: Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimer's/Books Alzheimer's/Care Alzheimer's/Caregivers Alzheimer's/Inspiration-Encouragment Alzheimer's/Personal Caregiving Experiences Always By My Side Alzheimer's Notes Alzheimer's Weekly Alzheimers Daryn Kagan Emma health Ji
