Monday, August 25, 2014

NEWS
What's the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer's?
In Alzheimer's disease, nerve cells throughout the brain die off, and abnormal proteins accumulate in the brain for reasons not entirely known.
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Volunteer: Take steps to help end Alzheimer's
Take a step forward by volunteering at the Katy area "Walk to End Alzheimer's" on Sept. 13. This annual fundraiser provides services to families ...
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Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Carabella event raises funds Alzheimer's research
When, where, why: Carabella Oakmont transformed Allegheny River Boulevard on Friday with its ninth annual fashion show to support the Alzheimer's ...
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KRON 4
Elderly man with Alzheimer's missing from Walnut Hills
The Cincinnati Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing elderly man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Henry Woodfaulk ...
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Alzheimer's fundraisers will be held in September
Wellington Parc of Owensboro will hold three fundraisers in September, culminating with Owensboro's fourth annual Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sept.
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Alzheimer's walk needs walkers
More than 75 teams are signed up for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's in Lincoln, but the association says there's room for many ...
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hays Post
Chicken Soup editor talks Alzheimer's
The book is a collection of 101 stories that offer advice, expert tips and emotional support for families and caregivers who are affected by Alzheimer's ...
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Opinion: There's no evidence Alzheimer's is caused by a lack of vitamin D
What causes Alzheimer's disease? Age and genetics obviously play a role. Education level and social isolation also seem to be important factors.
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Marathon runner on Alzheimer's quest stops in Wausau
"I lost my mother to Alzheimer's in 2001 and so my goal is to run 50 marathons when I turn 50 this year, through the calendar year, to hopefully raise ...
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D is for dementia
As far as Alzheimer's Disease specifically, low vitamin D increased risk by 70 per cent and severely low vitamin D increased risk by 120 per cent.
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BLOGS
Alzheimer's is best forgotten.
Broede's Broodings Jim Broede
Alzheimer's is best forgotten. Ron isn't Ron any more. It's been that way for a long time. But still, those close to Ron, cling to him. Because they see ...
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WEB
Caring for Our Loved Ones with Alzheimer's or Dementia
Dr. Jade Angelica, Director of Healing Moments Alzheimer's Ministry, will lead this workshop on "Meeting the Mystery of Alzheimer's: Communicating, ...
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Monday, August 11, 2014

New booklet from Mass. General on Mind, Mood, Memory which includes Mental Aerobics, Steel Trap Diet, Fit body, Fit mind and Mindwreckers.  Also, in the Aug. 2014 newsletter they tell of 3 Common signs of brain aging and what you can do about them.  There are articles on the benefits of Sunshine, Vitamin D, Atherosclerosis, Depression all linked to Alzheimer's.  Also a  report on Clogged Carotid arteries, statin therapy and the REST Protein which might be a major player in Alzheimer's Disease.Write MGH at 800 Conn. Ave., Norwalk, Ct. 06854

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Box 5656, Norwalk, Ct. 06856 in vol. 146 reports on 5 ways to keep your memory sharp as you age and talks about the benefits there might be in taking turmeric to fight dementia.

UCLA Div. of Geriatrics in Healthy Years, Aug. 2014 stresses walking and doing Tai Chi.  Excellent information at Box 8535, Big Sandy, Texas 75755.

According to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai the latest report dispels four Alzheimer's Disease Myths you can forget. " l.  Alzheimer's Disease is Genetic.  2  You can't diagnose Alzheimer's disease.  3.  Medications don't work.  4  There's no way to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease."  Write for your free 30 day trial of the report to Box 8545 Big Sandy, TX 75755.

Log on to Johns Hopkins Medicine Special Reports for info just released in a MEMORY DISORDERS BULLETIN and you will receive 5 special reports on Clinical Trials, Strategies to Reduce Caregiver Stress, Mild Cognitive Impairment, the 36 hour day and Memory Boosters.

l in 6 women get Alzheimer's and l in ll men get Alzheimer's every 69 seconds.  Harvard Medical School, WOMEN'S HEALTH WATCH, August issue features l0 steps to an optimal memory and how meditation can help your mind and body.  Address:  800 Conn. Ave., Norwalk, Ct. 06854.

I subscribe to all of the above and find them excellent sources  which give me the option to cross reference and see if there is conflicting advice.  Gail Matthews

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Do you want to help battle Alzheimer's?
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer's Group is moving its start and finish line for the annual “Boo” Milby 5K Memory Run/Walk to a new location, but the goals ...
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Easing Alzheimer's with movement and music at Staten Island nursing home (with video, photos)
Yoga stresses the power of the present moment, and even Alzheimer's patients have the ability to operate in the now, she says. And when the body ...
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Alzheimer's Association hosts 'Cafe'
The Alzheimer's As-sociation will host a Mid-Day Café from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Cedartown Church of God in Cedartown.
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New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV
Police: Missing LI man with Alzheimer's might be in NYC
Suffolk County police say Laszlo Tar has been missing since Friday afternoon and has Alzheimer's disease. (Suffolk County PIO). HALESITE, N.Y. ...
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Alzheimer's facility under construction in Kearney
COUNTRYHOUSE, a facility for 33 Alzheimer's patients and people with memory loss, will open next spring at East 56th Street and Avenue K.
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Vitamin D Appears Neuroprotective Against Alzheimer's, Dementia
“Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a substantially increased risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease,” concluded a team of mainly US ...
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NIH Renews Funding of Longitudinal Study of Earliest Alzheimer's Disease Changes
Phoenix, Arizona – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) renewed funding for the Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) and Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, ...
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LETTER: Alzheimer's fundraiser a huge success
Anne's sixth annual Alzheimer's fundraiser, held at the Garibaldi Club Friday, July 18, 2014, was a huge success. The hall was filled with family and ...
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Missing woman with Alzheimer's located at Mountain Lake Park
San Francisco police say a woman with Alzheimer's disease who disappeared from a San Francisco library Thursday afternoon has been located.
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Fighting Alzheimer's with food
A diagnosis of an early stage of Alzheimer's disease hasn't stopped ... with a variant of Benson's syndrome, a rare condition related to Alzheimer's.
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BLOGS
Alzheimer's and Dementia Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a substantially increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older people, according to the most ...
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Alzheimer's seminar in Bremerton
The Senior Scene srmedia
Derek Kilmer will host a seminar on Alzheimer's Aug. 20 at the Bremerton City Council chambers. Organizers of the event, which is scheduled for 1 to ...
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WEB
Engaging Alzheimer's
Learn about working at Engaging Alzheimer's. Join LinkedIn today for free. See who you know at Engaging Alzheimer's, leverage your professional ...
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Companion Care Wanted For My Father With Alzheimer's / Dementia
We need companion care to take care of mostly my father (in his 80s) in Port Orange. Companionship: Short walks. Meal Preparation: Breakfast, lunch, ...
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Construction of $5M Alzheimer's community under way in Kearney
KEARNEY — Construction at CountryHouse, an assisted living community exclusively for people with Alzheimer's disease and other memory loss ...
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