MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'About Alzheimers Disease' source. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:21:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3145706&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F06%2Ffda-approves-generic-version-of-aricept.htm There may soon be a potentially cheaper treatment option for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The FDA recently approved a generic version of Aricept (donepezil) in the form of a tablet that dissolves in the mouth. The drug helps to treat the dementia that can result from Alzheimer's, and the orally dissolving formula may help older adults who have difficulty swallowing. Eisai, the company that manufactures Aricept, says that their patent on the drug is in effect until November 2010. People considering taking donepezil should know that potential side effects include diarrhea, nausea, seizures, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, and bladder problems, among others. Talk to your doctor about whether this drug is right for you.FDA approves generic version of Aricept originally appe... About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3145706 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3145706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092467&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Fbrain-plaques-alzheimers-risk.htm Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered that healthy people with amyloid brain plaques have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later on. The researchers analyzed the results of cognitive tests over the years, and found that people with the brain plaques had declining scores -- but those without the plaques did not. In addition, certain areas of the brain that are affected by Alzheimer's were smaller in people with the plaques. The hope is that the scientists' work will eventually lead to a way to diagnose Alzheimer's earlier. Read more about the research at Newswise.Study connects brain plaques to Alzheimer's risk originally appeared on About.com Alzheimers Disease on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 14:41:41.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Sou... About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092467 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3092467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2456882&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fearly-detection-blog-series-supports-those-in-search-of-an-accurate-diagnosis.htm If you are a proponent of the early detection of Alzheimer's disease, check out the Alzheimer's Association's Early Detection Blog Series, where the organization's Early Stage Advisors share their personal... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2456882 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2456882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2436701&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F27%2Fthe-alzheimers-project-a-must-see.htm If you missed The Alzheimer's Project -- the multi-part HBO special on Alzheimer's disease and caregiving, you can still watch it for free online. I highly recommend this excellent series... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2436701 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2436701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414245&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F12%2Fmay-13-is-national-call-in-day-for-including-long-term-care-services-in-health-care-reform.htm It's only about six weeks before scheduled Committee votes in the Senate, so the National Alliance for Caregiving wants your help. The organization has organized a national call-in day on... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414245 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2414245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353327&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F21%2Fnew-beginnings.htm First of all, I want to apologize to everyone who reads this site for not posting in awhile. The last several weeks have been extremely busy as I made preparations... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353327 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2353327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2274115&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F17%2Fsoybean-product-tackles-alzheimers-related-protein.htm A recent study by researchers in Taiwan showed that a particular soy product may prevent the formation of protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease. The soy product is natto, a fermented... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2274115 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2274115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2274114&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F17%2Fcan-apple-juice-delay-alzheimers-disease.htm Maybe. Dr. Thomas B. Shea of the Center for Cellular Neurobiology at the Neurodegeneration Research University of Massachusetts - Lowell and his colleagues have conducted a number of studies that... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2274114 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2274114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2274113&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F17%2Flow-vitamin-d-levels-linked-to-cognitive-impairment.htm We already know that Vitamin D is essential for maintaining bone health and keeping our immune systems strong. Now, based on a study by Peninsula Medical School, the University of... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2274113 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2274113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2259952&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F10%2Fdiabetes-high-cholesterol-may-speed-alzheimers-decline.htm A recent study by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center indicated that a history of diabetes and high cholesterol was associated with a faster rate of cognitive decline among those... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2259952 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2259952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2259951&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F10%2Fmetabolic-syndrome-could-spike-risk-for-cognitive-impairment.htm A large study involving almost 5,000 older women showed that those with metabolic syndrome had a 66% higher risk of developing cognitive impairment than women who did not have metabolic... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2259951 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2259951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216664&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F25%2Falzheimers-association-ceo-wants-public-policy-advocates-nationwide.htm Harry Johns, President and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association, recently posted a blog that caught my attention. The Alzheimer's Association is planning an ambitious Public Policy Forum to take place... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216664 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2216664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194953&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F17%2Fhouse-passes-national-silver-alert-bill.htm A great thing happened last week for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease: The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that will help law enforcement across the country rapidly locate missing... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194953 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2194953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2137652&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F27%2Fcoffee-consumption-may-reduce-alzheimers-risk.htm Since I've been burning the midnight oil quite a bit lately, I perked up a bit when I read about a study by Finnish and Swedish scientists that explored whether... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2137652 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2137652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121789&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F20%2Fmore-evidence-that-healthy-lifestyle-can-reduce-alzheimers-risk.htm Two new studies add to our scientific knowledge that a healthy lifestyle can reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. In a study at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, a... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121789 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2121789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101017&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F13%2Fwebsite-launched-for-canadian-alzheimers-caregivers.htm Canadians who are caring for relatives with Alzheimer's disease now have a new web resource designed just for them. A website called ForgetfulNotForgotten.com, which launched on January 6, 2009, offers general... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101017 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2101017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084075&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F06%2Falzheimers-research-on-list-of-suggestions-for-daschle.htm Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, President-Elect Obama's choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services, didn't waste any time finding out what the public wants to see changed in... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084075 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2084075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2081138&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F05%2Fmy-medicare-matters-website-helps-make-sense-of-prescription-drug-program.htm If you're confused about the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program, the My Medicare Matters website can help. Sponsored by the National Council on Aging and the Access to Benefits Coalition,... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2081138 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2081138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2081137&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F05%2Fcms-offers-star-quality-rating-system-for-us-nursing-homes.htm The Nursing Home Compare Tool at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website just got even better: It now includes, for the first time ever, a star rating... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2081137 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2081137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074279&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F12%2F30%2Fa-tribute-to-slingin-sammy-baugh.htm You don't have to be a football fan to appreciate the greatness of "Slingin'" Sammy Baugh, arguably the greatest football player in the history of the game. Baugh died earlier this... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074279 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2074279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065365&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F12%2F24%2Fmerry-christmas-to-those-with-alzheimers-and-their-families.htm I wanted to take a moment to say Merry Christmas to all of my readers, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and the caregivers who are caring for them. May you... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065365 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2065365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056114&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F12%2F20%2Fpeter-falks-daughter-reports-actor-has-alzheimers.htm Like most people, the first thing that comes to mind when I hear the name Peter Falk is the show "Columbo." He was wonderful in that, and I hold many... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056114 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2056114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035841&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F12%2F13%2Fhow-will-foreclosures-affect-long-term-care.htm This question first occurred to me when the following headline came across my desktop: Grants Pass Alzheimer's Disease Facility Could Foreclose. The news blurb gave no information about what might... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035841 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2035841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027165&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F12%2F09%2Fdude-can-marijuana-prevent-alzheimers-disease.htm Disclaimer: This is not an endorsement to start smoking marijuana! But I must admit, this study piqued my interest. Researchers at Ohio State University have found that specific elements of marijuana... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027165 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2027165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2005894&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F12%2F02%2Fcan-fast-food-put-you-on-the-fast-track-to-alzheimers.htm Before you take another bite of that triple-burger combo meal, you might want to read about Susanne Akterin's research at the Karolinska Institute. Akterin was a doctoral student at the Swedish... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2005894 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2005894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1990872&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F11%2F27%2Falzheimers-disease-six-reasons-to-be-thankful.htm When we think of Alzheimer's disease, the word "thankful" doesn't often come to mind. Alzheimer's is emotionally painful for everyone involved, and caregiving sometimes feels like a thankless job. But... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1990872 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1990872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1980889&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F11%2F21%2Fetanercept-treatment-for-alzheimers-elicits-increased-attention.htm I'm pleased to see that etanercept treatment for Alzheimer's disease is receiving more attention among the scientific community. For those not familiar with this approach, it involves a perispinal injection of... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1980889 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1980889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1960812&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F11%2F14%2Fdid-you-participate-in-memory-walk-this-year.htm Many of you know that Memory Walk is the Alzheimer's Association's signature event to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and raise funds for Alzheimer's research and services. Memory Walks are held... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1960812 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1960812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1951975&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F11%2F11%2Fnovember-18-is-national-memory-screening-day.htm The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is sponsoring its 6th annual National Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, November 18 by offering free memory screenings at over 2,000 sites across the... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1951975 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1951975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1951974&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F11%2F11%2Fillinois-governor-announces-nearly-200000-in-grants-to-study-alzheimers-disease.htm I was born in Illinois, so it makes me all the more pleased to report that Governor Rod R. Blagojevich not only declared November Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Illinois; he... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1951974 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1951974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1951973&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F11%2F11%2Fnew-gene-variations-linked-to-alzheimers-disease-risk.htm What causes Alzheimer's disease? If only it was just one thing -- then scientists could develop a "silver bullet" and make it go away. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. Most scientists... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1951973 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1951973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1934041&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F11%2F04%2Fdid-you-help-someone-with-dementia-vote-in-this-election.htm When we talk about decision-making capacity among people with Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia, we're often thinking about the capacity to make choices about health care, finances, and... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1934041 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1934041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1934040&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F11%2F04%2Fask-the-next-president-to-make-alzheimers-disease-a-priority.htm The Alzheimer's Association is seeking 50,000 signatures for its Proclamation to the Next President. The proclamation details the urgency of finding a way to cure or prevent Alzheimer's disease before... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1934040 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1934040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1934039&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F11%2F04%2Fpractical-ways-to-help-a-family-facing-alzheimers-disease.htm November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, which is a great opportunity to learn more about the disease and advocate for more Alzheimer's research and services. But it's also a... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1934039 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1934039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1914706&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F10%2F28%2Fa-new-approach-to-treating-alzheimers-disease.htm Researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease are approaching the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in a new way -- they want to harness the brain's natural processes to clear... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1914706 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1914706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1914705&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F10%2F28%2Fcan-a-smart-pill-prevent-alzheimers-disease.htm No, this pill isn't designed to help you get better grades in school, but it does show promise as a preventive treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The Smart Pill, a formulation of... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1914705 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1914705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1914704&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F10%2F28%2Fvalproic-acid-shows-evidence-of-reducing-brain-plaques-in-mice.htm Beta amyloid -- the protein that accumulates into brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease -- has been getting a lot of attention lately. In the latest edition of the Journal... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1914704 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1914704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1895046&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F10%2F21%2Ftired-of-crossword-puzzles-try-searching-the-internet.htm If you're tired of hearing that you should do more crossword puzzles in order to exercise your brain and reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease, you'll be happy to know... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1895046 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1895046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1886439&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F10%2F17%2Fsleep-problems-affect-cognitive-performance-among-older-african-americans.htm Here's a study that raises awareness about the potential effects of sleep loss on memory and also explores the issue among African Americans, who have historically been underrepresented in psychological... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1886439 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1886439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1883381&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F10%2F16%2Fnew-research-partnership-aims-to-prevent-memory-loss.htm A new research partnership between the National Institute on Aging and the McKnight Brain Research Foundation will award $20 million in research grants over the next five years to learn... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1883381 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1883381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876117&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F10%2F11%2Fsteer-clear-of-procaine-as-treatment-for-alzheimers.htm A new review by The Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization that evaluates medical research, discourages the use of procaine as a cognitive enhancer or treatment for Alzheimer's disease, stating that... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876117 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876116&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F10%2F11%2Fcaregivers-who-feel-captive-experience-more-burden.htm In an interesting study by researchers at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and the University of Birmingham, feeling captive in a caregiving role was the greatest factor in a... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876116 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870880&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F%3Fp%3D139 A new review by The Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization that evaluates medical research, discourages the use of procaine as a cognitive enhancer or treatment for Alzheimer's disease, stating that... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870880 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1870880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870879&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F%3Fp%3D140 In an interesting study by researchers at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and the University of Birmingham, feeling captive in a caregiving role was the greatest factor in a... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870879 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1870879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870881&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2F%3Fp%3D138 I'm notifying you about this teleclass well in advance because I think it might fill up quickly. The National Family Caregivers Association is offering a FREE teleclass for family caregivers... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870881 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1870881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1847977&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000137.htm Maybe the scientific community is becoming more open-minded after all. Dr. Edward Tobinick -- pioneer of perispinal etanercept treatment for Alzheimer's disease -- will be the keynote speaker at Cambridge... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1847977 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1847977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1833259&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000136.htm Here's a study that made me a little nervous. Researchers at the University of Washington - Seattle found an association between difficulty hearing in complex situations and memory impairment. They call... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1833259 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1833259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1829204&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000135.htm While I'm grateful for the current selection of Alzheimer's treatments, it's common knowledge that there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, and the FDA-approved medications available are only thought to... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1829204 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1829204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825812&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000133.htm Earlier this month, I attended the 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference (RMGC) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since this was my first time attending, I wasn't sure what to... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825812 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1825812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825811&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000134.htm Could a nutrient-rich drink actually improve brain function in those with mild Alzheimer's disease? Researchers in Amsterdam think so after a successful clinical trial based on research findings from the... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825811 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1825811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812825&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000131.htm Today, Alzheimer's organizations around the world worked together to raise awareness of Alzheimer's as a global health problem. It's often noted that as many as 5 million people in the... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812825 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1812825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812824&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000132.htm I was intrigued by the title of the teleclass that Caregiving.com is offering to family caregivers: Your Truth that Leads to Your Team. The 3-week class is designed to "help... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812824 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1812824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1806343&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000130.htm The United States Postal Service (USPS) did a great thing today by unveiling the Alzheimer's Social Awareness Postage Stamp. The stamp will be available for purchase starting October 17, 2008.... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1806343 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1806343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798209&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000127.htm A recent study testing the efficacy of AZD3480, an experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease, obtained inconclusive results. This isn't surprising, considering that other experimental Alzheimer's medications have created false hopes before... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798209 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1798209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798208&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000128.htm On October 16, 2008, the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute (BRNI) will celebrate the scientific achievements of nine renowned researchers whose discoveries have helped us better understand the aging brain, memory,... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798208 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1798208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798207&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000129.htm A study that recently appeared in Archives of Neurology indicated that highly educated older adults may score higher on the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), the most commonly used screening measure... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798207 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1798207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1794444&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000126.htm The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch a new web resource on September 18, 2008 designed specifically for caregivers of those with Medicare. Ask Medicare will help caregivers... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1794444 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1794444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750230&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000122.htm A few months ago, I expressed concern over the frequent use of antipsychotic medications to manage behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, given that those taking these kinds of drugs are... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750230 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1750230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750229&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000123.htm Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders (SAGE) will offer its Fourth Annual National Conference on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Aging on October 12 -... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750229 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1750229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750228&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000124.htm A study that appeared in a recent issue of Archives of Internal Medicine reported that both low and high levels of the hormone thyrotropin are associated with an increased risk... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750228 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1750228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750227&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000125.htm A six year, $16 million grant from the National Institute on Aging will help Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis lead an international coalition to study early-onset Alzheimer's... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750227 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1750227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1742791&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000121.htm The Copper Ridge Institute, an Alzheimer's disease research and education facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, has developed a new online training program for family caregivers. Caring... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1742791 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1742791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739235&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000120.htm When Barack Obama received the Democratic presidential nomination by acclamation, emotions were running high throughout the convention. But one delegate's statement overwhelmed me. Sondra Hollinger-Samuels' father has Alzheimer's disease. As a... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739235 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1739235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1734049&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000117.htm Here's another reason to step up your strength training: A study recently published in the journal Neurology found that physical frailty may be linked to Alzheimer's disease. The study looked at... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1734049 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1734049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1734048&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000118.htm If you're middle-aged and tend to ruminate about stressful events in your daily life, here's one thing you might not have to worry about: An Israeli study of 9,000 men... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1734048 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1734048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717233&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000116.htm A few months ago, I blogged about a little boy in the UK with Neimann-Pick Disease-Type C (NPC), a rare genetic disorder that creates symptoms in children that resemble Alzheimer's... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717233 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1717233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709251&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000114.htm You may have heard of the Lifespan Respite Care Act, which provides competitive grants across the country to increase respite care services for family caregivers of those with special needs,... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709251 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1709251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709250&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000115.htm Researchers from the University of Nottingham have created the first mouse model with the type of brain pathology found in those with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) or dementia due to... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709250 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1709250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689052&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000113.htm The Wednesday edition of The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet on Fox News featured a segment on etanercept treatment for Alzheimer's disease. I was excited to see it since... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689052 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1689052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689053&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000112.htm When we think of caregivers, we usually think of spouses or adult children of those who have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. But with the increase in cases of... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689053 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1689053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1679432&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000111.htm I wish I could have attended the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease last week in Chicago. Over 5,000 Alzheimer's researchers from around the world were there. Attending in person... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1679432 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1679432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1674915&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000110.htm In 2004, PBS first aired The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's, the Emmy Award winning show highlighting what we know about the disease's causes and treatments as well as how... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1674915 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1674915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1671569&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000109.htm My final report on the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease is a call for cautious interpretation. Researchers from Sweden shared results from a study about marital status in mid-life... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671569 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1671569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668480&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000108.htm The 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease continues to turn out interesting reports. Case in point: A study in Scotland indicated that a drug that's been around for years to... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668480 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1668480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664335&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000107.htm I was pleased to see that the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease is focusing on quality care issues as well as findings about possible causes and potential treatments for... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664335 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1664335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1660820&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000106.htm More interesting news came out of the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease today: Researchers at the Mayo Clinic estimate that one million people develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) every... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1660820 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1660820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1658165&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000105.htm The 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) is under way in Chicago. Organized by the Alzheimer's Association, the event has brought together over 5,000 researchers from around the world... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1658165 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1658165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655519&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000104.htm The University of California - San Francisco and YouTube have teamed up to raise awareness about dementias such as Alzheimer's disease by offering the UCSF Memory and Aging Center Channel.... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655519 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1655519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652381&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000103.htm Drs. Edward Tobinick and Hyman Gross have published another study indicating the benefits of perispinal etanercept treatment for Alzheimer's disease. You can read their study here, because they like to... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652381 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1652381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649074&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000102.htm Estelle Getty, whose caustic wit made her role as Sophia on the Golden Girls one of the most popular characters in television history, has died at the age of 84. Getty... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649074 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1649074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622212&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000100.htm The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving is seeking applications for its Mattie J. T. Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide family, professional, and/or paraprofessional caregivers... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622212 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1622212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622211&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000101.htm Here's an interesting study that I fear will lead people to erroneously dismiss the benefits of vegetarianism. Researchers at the Universities of Loughborough and Oxford found that among 719 older... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622211 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1622211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1605953&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000099.htm Researchers led by Philippe Marambaud of the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have identified a second gene that increases the risk for late-onset Alzheimer's... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1605953 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1605953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596479&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000098.htm Here's a refreshing idea: Let's try to manage the difficult symptoms of Alzheimer's with natural, nondrug methods. That's what researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience did when they tested the... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596479 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1596479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575479&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000097.htm While doctors already have a couple of questionnaires that can help them identify possible Alzheimer's disease, many of these tests only detect problems when the disease has progressed beyond the... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575479 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1575479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1563958&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000096.htm Do you know your cholesterol levels? If not -- and you're middle-aged -- you might want to see if your HDL (the good kind of cholesterol) is high enough. Researchers from... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1563958 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1563958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556380&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000095.htm I was really hoping that Flurizan would work, given the enormous amount of time and money invested in evaluating whether the drug could successfully inhibit the buildup of beta amyloid... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556380 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1553067&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000092.htm We've known for a long time that those with Alzheimer's disease have a build-up of beta-amyloid protein in their brains. However, autopsies have revealed that some people who never developed... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1553067 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1553067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1553066&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000093.htm I know this sounds a bit sci-fi, but researchers at the VA Medical Center in Massachusetts are developing a noninvasive device that could differentiate healthy brain tissue from tissue that... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1553066 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1553066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1553065&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000094.htm The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be adding a new feature to its Nursing Home Compare website. CMS announced that by December 2008, America's nursing homes will receive... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1553065 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1553065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543336&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000091.htm National Public Radio recently did a wonderful story on The Intergenerational School -- an inner-city charter school in Cleveland that pairs people with Alzheimer's disease with students from kindergarten through... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543336 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1543336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1538019&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000090.htm Usually, moving up the ladder is considered a good thing -- but not when the rungs are the top leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Centers... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1538019 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1538019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531357&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000089.htm Here's a key player on the Alzheimer's care team that we don't often talk about: your pharmacist. One of the more accessible health care professionals, pharmacists educate customers about diseases... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531357 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1531357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531358&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000088.htm Banner Alzheimer's Institute and Sun Health Research Institute, both based in Arizona, are enrolling participants in a new study to evaluate the investigational drug Dimebon for the treatment of mild... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531358 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1531358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526297&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000086.htm According to an article by nutritionist Sheryl Walters, the ancient Greeks believed that rosemary enhanced the brain; they even wore wreaths of the herb while taking examinations. Apparently, the Greeks may... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526297 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1526297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526296&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000087.htm If you've been meaning to see your doctor about your snoring (or if someone you live with is urging you to do so), now might be a good time. Sleep apnea... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526296 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1526296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522206&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000085.htm This is a special day for people with Alzheimer's disease and caregivers who are also fathers. As I did on Mother's Day, I wish you a relaxing, peaceful day spent... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522206 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1522206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1518727&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000083.htm While diagnosing Alzheimer's is still a complex process, health care professionals are getting better at identifying the disease in its early stages. What this means is that those living with... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1518727 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1518727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1518726&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000084.htm Even though Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging, many people think that if one lives long enough, he or she will get Alzheimer's disease. An autopsy of a... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1518726 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1518726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508508&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000079.htm Researchers at Yale University were pleasantly surprised when their experimental approach to treating Alzheimer's cleared up to 90% of brain plaques in mice. The treatment involved blocking a common immune system... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508508 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1508508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508507&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000080.htm Here's the kind of creativity I really appreciate when it comes to managing the challenging behaviors of Alzheimer's disease. A nursing home in Germany was worried about its residents who were... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508507 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1508507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508506&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000081.htm Hats off to Ireland for announcing that this week (June 9 - 15) is National Carers Week 2008. The goal is to honor those caring for friends and relatives and... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508506 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1508506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508505&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000082.htm A new study led by Dr. Steven Potkin at the University of California-Irvine (UCI) will evaluate the effectiveness of a new Alzheimer's drug designed to slow the progression of the... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508505 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1508505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502613&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000077.htm If you have multiple living family members with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of memory loss, here's an opportunity to participate in genetic research on the disease. The National Institute on... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502613 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1502613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502612&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000078.htm Denise Brown had a great idea. She started her own free internet talk show on BlogTalkRadio called Your Caregiving Journey. Each week she focuses on a different caregiving topic; listeners... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502612 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1502612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502615&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000075.htm Whenever we hear about a new Alzheimer's drug on the horizon, it's usually in the very early stages of development, and it's uncertain whether it will ever really become a... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502615 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1502615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502614&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000076.htm Why treat something when you can prevent it? That's what goes through my mind whenever I read about studies indicating that medications for other conditions can also help those with... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502614 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1502614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488309&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000073.htm Consumer Reports recently launched a free online tool that rates major U.S. hospitals on how conservatively or aggressively they treat the top nine leading causes of death, including dementia. Conservative care... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488309 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1488309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480729&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000072.htm Antipsychotic medications are frequently prescribed to treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer's and other dementias. There are two classes of antipsychotics: conventional (older) drugs, such as Haldol and Loxitane;... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480729 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1480729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475231&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000071.htm If you've heard of Leeza's Place, a sanctuary of education, services and support for caregivers, you know how much Gloria Jean Gibbons inspired its creation. Leeza Gibbons, the television and radio... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475231 Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1475231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467888&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000069.htm I was excited when I first read about the P-Tau 231 Test developed by Applied NeuroSolutions. The test analyzes cerebrospinal fluid for tau, a protein that accumulates in the brains... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467888 Mon, 26 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1467888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467889&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000068.htm You don't often hear about a connection between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Alzheimer's disease, but a recent study made an interesting finding. When 206 people with AMD who had no... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467889 Sun, 25 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1467889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1466095&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000067.htm Remember Flurizan, the experimental Alzheimer's medication that I blogged about last month? It's going to be available in Europe. Myriad Genetics, Inc., a Salt Lake City-based biopharmaceutical company, has entered into... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1466095 Fri, 23 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1466095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1463848&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000066.htm Here's another reason to eat your fruits and veggies. Researchers from the University of South Florida and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that certain plant molecules reduced the amount of beta... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1463848 Thu, 22 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1463848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1461017&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000065.htm Alzheimer's disease and most other types of dementia occur primarily in older people, but a rare genetic disorder called Neimann-Pick Disease-Type C can occur in children. Taylor Smith, a 2-year-old boy... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461017 Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1461017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1454477&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000062.htm After my previous blog citing evidence that excess belly fat can increase the risk for Alzheimer's, it's no surprise that I was drawn to a recent analysis of seven published... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1454477 Tue, 20 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1454477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451865&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000060.htm Last month, I told you that I'd be keeping tabs on the Alzheimer's Study Group, a task force of national leaders who are creating a strategic plan to overcome the... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451865 Sun, 18 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1451865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451864&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000061.htm The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is commonly used in nursing home settings to determine whether residents are depressed. However, researchers from UCLA's School of Medicine recently reported at the annual... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451864 Sun, 18 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1451864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442948&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000059.htm Caring Today magazine and Home Instead Senior Care have teamed up to offer the 2008 "Give a Caregiver a Break" Essay Contest. If you like to write, this could be... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442948 Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1442948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1436933&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000058.htm This is a special day for individuals with Alzheimer's and caregivers who are also mothers. I wish you a restful, peaceful day spent with family and filled with the knowledge... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1436933 Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1436933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434531&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000055.htm There isn't a lot of information or support for older adults with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities who are dealing with Alzheimer's disease. That's why I was so pleased... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434531 Sat, 10 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1434531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434530&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000056.htm May is Older Americans Month, an opportunity to honor older members of our society for their priceless contributions to family, community, education, the arts, science, and many other areas of... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434530 Sat, 10 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1434530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434529&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000057.htm About a month ago, I posted an update on etanercept treatment of Alzheimer's that included YouTube videos of real people with the disease before and after receiving the treatment. Since... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434529 Sat, 10 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1434529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426509&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000054.htm Here's something I must admit I've never considered: Are shorter arms and legs linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer's or other dementias? Apparently, there's some research to back this up.... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426509 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1426509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1420482&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000052.htm Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have learned by studying mice that protein-destroying "machines" hovering in the connections between brain cells might impede the formation of memories. What's interesting... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1420482 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1420482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1420481&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000053.htm Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine have been busy conducting great research on Alzheimer's and related issues (see my previous blog). This time, they teamed up with researchers... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1420481 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1420481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419100&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000049.htm In an exciting study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers found that a rehabilitation technique actually increased gray matter in the brains of stroke patients. The technique, called constraint... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419100 Sun, 04 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1419100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1402984&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000048.htm Alzheimer's disease involves the buildup of plaques and tangles in the brain; interestingly, tangles made of tau protein aren't unique to Alzheimer's. Yet a new study found that an enzyme... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1402984 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1402984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1397679&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000047.htm A clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Alzheimer's vaccine ACC-001 was suspended in early April because one of the study's participants developed inflammatory brain lesions. The participant was... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1397679 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1397679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392535&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000046.htm A recent study of the experimental drug Flurizan indicated that it slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease during its early stages, but it made no difference when taken during more... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392535 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1392535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1389068&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000045.htm There's been a lot of interesting talk about cholesterol at the American Academy of Neurology's 60th Annual Meeting. In my previous blog, I reviewed a report from the meeting that... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1389068 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1389068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1380559&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000044.htm New research reported at the American Academy of Neurology's 60th Annual Meeting indicates that people in their early 40s who have high cholesterol are at an increased risk for developing... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1380559 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1380559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1373540&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000043.htm On April 16, 2008 experts from around the country will gather in Little Rock, Arkansas for the professional conference, Best Practices in the Continuum of Care: Advances in Alzheimer's Disease... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1373540 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1373540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1364946&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000042.htm A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about the prediction that 10 million U.S. baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's disease. Because this crisis threatens to bankrupt Medicare and Medicaid... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1364946 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1364946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1358571&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000041.htm Perispinal administration of etanercept as a treatment for Alzheimer's is garnering more attention in scientific circles. A review of the case study documenting the treatment's success recently appeared in Nature... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1358571 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1358571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1354054&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000040.htm Charlton Heston -- legendary actor and outspoken political activist -- died April 5 at the age of 84. While Heston's spokesman declined to comment on the cause of death, Heston revealed... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1354054 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1354054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349633&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000039.htm The PBS special, Caring for Your Parents, aired last night. It exceeded my expectations (which were already high) in regard to showing the real challenges, joys, and heartbreaks of caring... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349633 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1349633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1338037&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000038.htm Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a tracer to highlight beta amyloid plaques in the brains of those who have Alzheimer's disease. The tracer, called Pittsburgh Compound-B, was used... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1338037 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1338037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1336305&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000037.htm A new PBS special, "Caring for Your Parents," focuses on the social, emotional, and financial challenges among adult children who have become caregivers. The two-hour program premieres on Wednesday, April... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1336305 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1336305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1331436&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000036.htm It's all over the news: People who have excess belly fat in their 40s could be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia in later... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1331436 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1331436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1323177&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000035.htm We know that regular exercise can reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer's, but can exercise help those already diagnosed with the disease? That's the question that the Brain Builders Program is... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1323177 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1323177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1321121&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000034.htm Have you ever been waiting to hear the result of a medical test, job interview, or other important event, and you feel like it's taking much too long? In these... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1321121 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1321121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1317802&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000033.htm The Alzheimer's Association recently released its 2008 report, Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures. The organization predicts that 10 million U.S. baby boomers -- or one out of eight -- will... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1317802 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1317802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1309077&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000032.htm It's long been known that chronic stress lasting weeks or months can affect cognitive functioning, but a recent study at the University of California-Irvine (UCI) found that even short-term stress... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1309077 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1309077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1305831&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000031.htm A few months ago, I posted a blog about the extra challenges and heartache faced by adult children when both parents have Alzheimer's. At the time, it was unknown whether... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1305831 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1305831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1288423&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000029.htm If you're going to ask your doctor about Alzheimer's medications, it seems like your first question should be, "Which one works the best?" But according to a group of primary... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1288423 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1288423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277919&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000028.htm The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center, whose mission is to strengthen the bond between caregivers and care recipients, is seeking nominations for its 2008 Compassionate Caregiver Award. Nominees must be paid,... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1277919 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1277919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1258224&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000027.htm Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University have developed a device to help physicians detect Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive impairment in their earliest stages. The... (Source: About Alzheimers Disease) About Alzheimers Disease consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1258224 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1258224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1248932&cid=s_35360_91_f&fid=35360&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimers.about.com%2Fb%2Fa%2F000026.htm I'd like to thank everyone who has posted comments to my blogs lately - your questions motivate me to do additional detective work, which often results in more information I... 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