More muscle power means lower Alzheimer's risk
Reuters - Mon Nov 9, 5:20 pm ETOlder people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to their weaker peers, a new study shows.
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Top 10 Tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers
PRWeb - Tue Nov 10, 3:20 am ETNovember is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and the recently released World Alzheimer Report declares that more than 35 million people worldwide will have dementia by 2010. CRL Senior Living Communities (http://www.crlcares.com/)], an industry innovator with 16 independent living and assisted living, and Alzheimer's/memory care communities in Wisconsin and Illinois ...
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The forgetten epidemic: Alzheimer's an often overlooked killer
Beauregard Daily News - Mon Nov 9, 7:25 pm ETNovember is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and, according to Dr. Edwin Urbi, is a largely ignored epidemic.
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For Alzheimer’s patients’ families, new Comfort Zone technology promises peace of mind
Kearney Hub - Mon Nov 9, 6:43 pm ETKEARNEY - More freedom and independence are available to people with Alzheimer's disease with the help of Comfort Zone technology.
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Alzheimer’s Association to present free program on Nov. 12
The Somerset Reporter - Mon Nov 9, 10:33 am ETHILLSBOROUGH — The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will present “Defining Dementia,” a free educational program for family caregivers, on Thursday, November 12 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Avalon at Hillsborough, 393 Amwell Road, Hillsborough.
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Nationwide Alzheimer’s walks to step off locally on Nov. 22
Independent Press - Mon Nov 9, 12:38 pm ETMILLBURN — The St. Rose of Lima’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 6386 will hold its first Alzheimer’s Walk Fund Drive on Sunday, Nov. 22, at the track at Millburn High School’s Dr. Keith A. Niegel Field, from noon to...
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TMC will hold Alzheimer's vigil
The Lexington Dispatch - Mon Nov 9, 1:49 pm ETBy Seth Stratton The Dispatch To help bring awareness to the disease, Thomasville Medical Center is holding a candlelight vigil and information session on Alzheimer's disease open to the public in the lobby of the hospital beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 18.
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Son Allegedly Kills Dad With Alzheimer's
ABC News - Sun Nov 8, 4:34 pm ETA father's descent into Alzheimer's pressures a caregiver-son.
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America to Hold National Commemorative Candle Lighting
PRWeb - Mon Nov 9, 3:17 am ETAs the incidence of Alzheimer's disease continues to climb, about 200 organizations across the country will light "candles of care" on November 15 or another day during November to remember those who have passed from the brain disorder and others living with it as part of a National Commemorative Candle Lighting sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA). It is the seventh year ...
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Alzheimer's Assoc. office to close in Medford
The Mail Tribune - Mon Nov 9, 5:02 am ETThe regional office of the Alzheimer's Association in Medford will close its doors at the end of November, a victim of shrinking donations in a lean economy.
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Alzheimer's task force makes recommendations
The Shreveport Times - Sun Nov 8, 7:42 am ETThe task force recommends better coordination of services, more support for family members and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients and more training for unpaid caregivers. Learn more about the key recommendations.
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News briefs: Alzheimer's group plans seminar
Spartanburg Herald-Journal - Tue Nov 10, 3:21 am ETPublished: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 9:40 p.m. The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a seminar Thursday titled "Alzheimer's: From Dx to Rx, What you need to know about diagnosis, treatment and care."
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Seeking an Alzheimer’s Silver Alert System
Queens Courier - 16 minutes agoA piece of legislation being sponsored by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer would create a “Silver Alert System” to help locate missing adults afflicted with Alzheimer’s or other forms of impairment.
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Warning signs of Alzheimer's
Park Hills Daily Journal - Sun Nov 8, 5:19 am ETFARMINGTON — A program at Parkland Health Center will help people know the warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Memory walk held to raise Alzheimer's awareness
News 12 Augusta - Sat Nov 7, 8:12 pm ETAugusta's 19th annual Memory Walk was held today to raise awareness about Alzheimer's Disease.
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What is Alzheimer’s disease and the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s onset
Clarinda Herald-Journal - Sat Nov 7, 10:10 am ETAlzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder named for German physician Alois Alzheimer, who first described it in 1906. Scientists have learned a great deal about Alzheimer’s disease in the century since Dr. Alzheimer first drew attention to it. Today we know that Alzheimer’s:
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Early Detection Blog Series Supports Those in Search of an Accurate Diagnosis
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The Alzheimer's Project a Must See
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May 13 is National Call-In Day for Including Long-Term Care Services in Health Care Reform
Tue May 12, 7:58 pm EDTIt's only about six weeks before scheduled Committee votes ...
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New Beginnings
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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Cognitive Impairment
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Can Apple Juice Delay Alzheimer's Disease?
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