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It’s estimated that almost a quarter of American adults are caring for an aging parent, spouse, or relative. And while this can be very rewarding, it can also be very stressful.
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia related disease, you should head over to CaregiverStress.com and take their Caregiver’s Stress […]
Here’s a couple of recent NY Times articles on Alzheimer’s Disease.
Antihistamine Shows Promise in Treating Alzheimer’s - Dimebon, a drug used in Russia as an antihistamine, is showing strong results during it’s Phase II study as being useful in treating Alzheimer’s Disease.
Taking on Alzheimer’s Disease - Pharmaceutical company Wyeth has more than 350 scientists working […]
The newest British band, The Zimmers, are making their way up the charts. Who are they? A group of pensioners with a combined age of over 3000 years. The youngest is 64. The oldest is 99. They live in rest homes and have carers. And they are singing the old Pete Townsend song ‘My Generation’…
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Liz mentioned Richard Taylor’s book, Alzheimer’s From the Inside Out, in a previous post. It’s so helpful for family members and caregivers, as well as researchers to know what Alzheimer’s patients are feeling and thinking.
I discovered Diana Friel McGowin’s book, Living in the Labyrinth, when I was caring for Mother and Auntie. Diana called […]
Written by former psychologist Richard Taylor, Alzheimer’s From the Inside Out is a collection of 80 essays documenting life with Alzheimer’s disease.
I haven’t had the opportunity to read this book yet, but according to reviews, it’s a book that anyone dealing with Alzheimer’s - either professionally or personally - should read.
Reviews:
Richard Taylor’s First-Hand Account […]
With the post, Genetic Engineering in Mice May Aid Alzheimer’s Research, Alzheimer’s Notes appeared at Genie Genie in Mendel’s Garden, hosted by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei, at Eye on DNA.
Here I shared news about mice that were genetically engineered to lack the Cdk5 enzyme. Researchers think this may help them in Alzheimer’s discoveries.
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It’s all about men is the theme for this month’s Science and Health Channel Theme Day, in keeping with National Men’s Health Week, June 11-17, and Father’s Day. Gloria at Cancer Commentary hosted this month and posted a very nice round-up, It’s All About Them Men.
Here at Alzheimer’s Notes, Liz wrote about a possible relationship between […]
A 2004 study found a link between low testosterone and Alzheimer’s Disease in older men. The study analysed the testosterone levels of 574 men between the ages of 32 and 87. Examining both ‘total’ and ‘free’ testosterone levels over an average of nineteen years in relationship to subsequent diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, this longitudinal study […]
Mary Emma mentioned in yesterday’s post how the computer - and especially the internet - is a great outlet and aid for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
It is also a great place to access information and find experts in the field that can answer your questions about Alzheimer’s disease.
Here’s a list of five internet sites where […]
“The computer is a boon “ for many Alzheimer’s patients, especially those with early onset dementia and those in the earlier stages of the disease, according to an article about Alzheimer’s in U.S.News & World Report (December 11, 2006 issue). The computer, e-mail and the online world has become a great outlet and aide for them.
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Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
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