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Monday, February 28th, 2011
Maternal Link to Alzheimer’s Makes a Gain
By Nicholas Bakalar for The New York Times
Alzheimer’s disease is more common in people whose mothers had the illness than in those whose fathers had it — and the evidence can be found in the brains of people who are still healthy....
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Elderly With Dementia, Delirium Confused by ER Visits: Study
By Robert Preidt for Health Day
Elderly patients with dementia and delirium who are taken to a hospital emergency department often do not comprehend why they are there and do not understand discharge instructions from doctors or nurses, a new...
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Friday, January 14th, 2011
Reagan Son Claims Dad Had Alzheimer’s as President
By Paul Bedard for U.S. News & World Report
2011 is a big year for Ronald Reagan fans, being the centennial of his February 6 birth in Tampico, Ill. But youngest son Ron Reagan is spoiling the good cheer with a new book that suggests the Gipper...
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Friday, January 14th, 2011
Online Tool Can Help Seniors Quickly Determine Risk for Dementia
A quick online assessment tool developed by Johns Hopkins researchers can help worried seniors find out if they are at risk of developing dementia and determine whether they should seek a comprehensive, face-to-face diagnosis from a physician,...
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011
New Alzheimer’s law aims to coordinate efforts, strategy
By Mary Brophy Marcus for USA Today
Alzheimer's disease, already a national epidemic according to experts, got a lift this week.
On Tuesday, President Obama signed the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) into law.
NAPA's aim is to...
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Friday, November 12th, 2010
Aging workforce means dementia on the job could rise
By Denise Mann for CNN
The changes may be subtle, especially at first: An aging executive misses an appointment or two, or can't recall what was said in last week's meeting. A doctor who's nearing retirement suddenly blanks on a longtime...
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Study: Bilingualism delays onset of Alzheimer’s
Speaking two languages can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms by as long as five years, Canadian scientists said Tuesday.
The Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute researchers examined clinical records of 211 patients diagnosed with...
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
New Tool for Rapid Screening of Dementia Shows Promise
By Alan Mozes for US New and World Report
In an effort to improve screening for dementia and mild cognitive impairment among seniors, a team of researchers has developed a test designed to spot problems in thinking, learning and memory skills in...
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Arthritis Drugs Linked to Lower Odds of Alzheimer’s
By Charlene Laino for WebMD
People who take drugs called TNF blockers for rheumatoid arthritis may potentially reduce their odds of developing Alzheimer's disease, preliminary research suggests.
The use of TNF blockers was associated with a...
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Know early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. James Brewer is ADNI’s principal investigator at UCSD. We asked him to talk about early recognition of Alzheimer’s disease.
Q: What are the early signs, and when should people start looking for them?
A: The earliest sign is memory...
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Monday, November 8th, 2010
For Edge on Alzheimer’s, Hunting Its Early Signs
By Pam Belluck for The New York Times
Much of the research on Alzheimer’s next year will be about going back in time, trying to determine when and how the brain begins to deteriorate.
Scientists now know Alzheimer’s attacks the brain long...
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Monday, November 8th, 2010
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
What is Alzheimer's...
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010
High-Tech Help for Alzheimer’s Patients
By Ki Mae Heussner for ABC News
Tracking Technology Gives Patients, Caregivers Peace of Mind
When 87-year-old Ray Olson starts his daily morning walk, his wife starts the clock.
For about two years, Olson, who lives with his wife Joy Olson, 83,...
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Fish oil ingredient doesn’t slow Alzheimer’s
By Sarah Klein for CNN Health
An essential nutrient found in fish oil does not appear to slow the mental decline associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The study is...
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Monday, November 1st, 2010
Money Woes Can Be Early Clue to Alzheimer’s
By Gina Kolata for The New York Times
Renee Packel used to have a typical suburban life. Her husband, Arthur, was a lawyer and also sold insurance. They lived in a town house just outside Philadelphia, and Mrs. Packel took care of their home and...
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Friday, October 29th, 2010
Heavy Smokers Twice as Likely to Get Dementia
People who smoke in middle age - particularly heavy smokers - significantly increase their risk of dementia decades later. That's the message from the newly-published results of a large, long-term study.
The smoking habits of more than 21,000...
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