Monday, September 29, 2014

Tip of the Week

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Friday, September 26, 2014

In the Mass. General MIND MOOD & MEMORY for October, there is news reported that Alzheimer's Disease, stroke is on the decline in a study from 1987 to 20ll.  The researchers found "that over the period spanned by the study, average blood pressure and cholesterol levels improved, rates of heart disease and stroke declined, and the percentage of individuals who smoked declined....changes they believe might explain the fall in Alzheimer's diagnosis rates."

Monday, September 22, 2014

GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH JUST ANNOUNCED FROM BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S IN BOSTON WHICH IS AN INTERNATIONAL POWERHOUSE IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH.  THE HOSPITAL REPORTS THAT IT "WILL COLLABORATE ON A BIG DATA PROJECT ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE THAT WILL ENABLE SCIENTISTS TO OBTAIN WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCES AS PART OF THE LARGEST STUDY OF INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO A SINGLE DISEASE.  THE GOAL IS TO PREVENT AND CURE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. " Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.  Pray, hope and contribute to Brigham and Women's.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

NBCNews.com
9NEWS.com
The link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's
DENVER – Researchers in Denver have found a definitive link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. "If we want to find a cure to ...
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Police find missing Alzheimer's patient
The San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and who went missing ...
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Peter Roskam pushes for Alzheimer's research funding
8 to discuss the need for Alzheimer's research, which he said is vastly underfunded by the federal government. In an event hosted by the Alzheimer's ...
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Our View: Tracking can ease fears of Alzheimer's caregivers
Having a family member with Alzheimer's disease means wondering how to pay the escalating costs of care in the late stages of the disease. It means ...
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KELOLAND TV
SF Event To Help Fight Alzheimer's
Imagine watching a loved one slowly deteriorate -- and there is nothing you can do. That is what Alzheimer's Disease does the to the five million ...
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Grand Junction Alzheimer's Walk is This Saturday
KOOL 107.9 FM Zane Mathews
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease - what if one of them was YOUR mom - or your dad- or your spouse? Would you join ...
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Different forms of Alzheimer's have similar effects on brain networks
The Hope Center admin
Brain networks break down similarly in rare, inherited forms of Alzheimer's disease and much more common uninherited versions of the disorder, ...
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Alzheimer's, Dementia News
Just a Word-Alzheimer's Rose Lamatt
Having a family member with Alzheimer's disease means wondering how to pay the escalating costs of care in the late stages of the disease.
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4 Ways to Deal with Constant Questioning from a Person Living with Alzheimer's
My mom who is 80 has Alzheimer's. She has been living with me for over a year. I have an issue I could use some help with.
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Can Ashwagandha Reverse Alzheimer's Disease?
The Life Extension Blog LifeExtension
Research shows ashwagandha may also have potential in treating Alzheimer's disease. It clears amyloid plaque, a key feature of the condition.
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DiabetesHealth – Alzheimer's New Name: Type 3 Diabetes
DiabetesNews Randolph Lopez
When news about a startling new insight into the cause of Alzheimer's disease first emerged in 2005, it was highly speculative. But now the evidence ...
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WEB
16 hours ago
It's National Grandparents Day! Celebrate by sharing a favorite memory of your grandmother or grandfather here. #ENDALZ.
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John Mann Diagnosed With Early Alzheimer's
Spirit of the West lead singer and guitarist John Mann has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease at just 51 years of age. “I know this ...
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Monday, September 8, 2014

A Picture of Dementia 

A documentary airing on PBS provides a clear eyed account of one family’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. 
http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/09/05/a-picture-of-dementia/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&mabReward=RI%3A15&action=click&pgtype=Homepage%C2%AEion=CColumn&module=Recommendation&src=rechp&WT.nav=RecEngine&_r=0&_r=0

Friday, September 5, 2014

New Drug Compound Reverses the Brain Deficits of Alzheimers Disease in Mice

scitechdaily.com/new-drug-compound-reverses-brain-deficits-alzheimers-disease-mice/

Alzheimer's-causing amyloid and bacteria trigger same immune response.http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/welcome/features/20090909_Alzheimers/

Monday, September 1, 2014



5 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Are you worried about getting Alzheimer's disease? While simple forgetfulness is not an indicator, other traits can be - find out what they are.

Watch Out For These Alzheimer's Signs