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Alzheimer’s Notes

Archive for April 2008

April 30th, 2008

Confusing Information About Alzheimer’s Medications & Research

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Does anyone ever feel confused about all the information coming out about medications and research concerning Alzheimer’s possible preventions and cures?  It gets a bit overwhelming for the layman, I find.
For instance, a recent announcement, Arthritis Drug Etanercept May Help Alzheimer’s Patients, has been questioned by medical authorities, Claims that Arthritis Drug Etanercept Helps Alzheimer’s May […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

April 30th, 2008

Diet and Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.

Video report about a recent Neurology journal article discussing diet and reducing Alzheimer’s Disease.

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By Liz Lewis -- 2 comments

April 29th, 2008

Claims that Arthritis Drug Etanercept helps Alzheimer’s Might Not be Accurate.

I posted last week about the arthritis drug etanercept and how it might help Alzheimer’s patients.
Now it turns out that this could all be just false hope.
According to an article in the Daily Mail, the rest of the medical fratenity are questioning Dr Tobinick’s claims. For example..
“Dr Greg Cole, assistant director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s […]

By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment

April 28th, 2008

Alzheimer’s Video: Dr. Marwan Sabbagh.

Arizona physican, and author of The Alzheimer’s Answer, Dr. Marwan Sabbagh on Alzheimer’s Disease.

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By Liz Lewis -- 0 comments

April 28th, 2008

Bob’s Thoughts About Restraints for Alzheimer’s Patients

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 (My piece  about restraints for Alzhemer’s patients , to keep them from opening a door and escaping or otherwise injuring themselves, drew many comments.  I’m using some of these as guest posts or in collections of comments.  I thought Bob Matthews had a very insightful comment, based on his experiences while caring for his dad. I’m […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

Alzheimer’s News From Around the World.

Enzyme Beneficial to Alzheimer’s Plays Darker Role in Other Dementia - “An enzyme shown to help suppress development of Alzheimer’s disease appears to hasten progress of a related but far less common type of dementia, according to a new study…” (more
Black, Hispanic Caregivers More Likely To Misinterpret Signs Of Alzheimer’s, Survey Finds - “Hispanic and […]

By Liz Lewis -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

The Food Bloggers Share Recipes with Alzheimer’s Caregivers

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 Since caregivers usually have to prepare meals for their families and their Alzheimer’s patient, I’ll share with you some food information and recipes contributed by the Food Bloggers. This group combines their talents and shares their food blogs.
I thought it would be interesting to join the group since I write a print and online newspaper […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

April 26th, 2008

The Multiple Identities of An Alzheimer’s Caregiver

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“Which one of has Alzheimer’s?  Mother or me?”I’d sometimes wonder when I tried to figure our which of the “me’s” I was. 
At one time Mother thought I was two people…Mary Emma (me, moi) and “that other” woman who was trying to steal my husband!  Then there were occasions when I wondered which one I was.  Or […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

April 25th, 2008

Alzheimer’s Disease: Personal Stories.

Uncle Ralph’s rapture - “Stefan Merrill Block had never met his Uncle Ralph, but he knew all about his catastrophic life. When they eventually came face to face, he found an old man finally - and blissfully - set free by the oblivion of Alzheimer’s..” (more)
Remembering intimacy - “Hallie Pasko knew her mother’s new relationship […]

By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment

April 24th, 2008

Many Comments About Restraints for Alzheimer’s Patients

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When I wrote, Do You Believe in Restraints for Alzheimer’s Patients? recently, I received a number of thought provoking responses.  I’m going to follow up on this topic further and would appreciate more responses so I can get a good idea what various people think…whether you’re a professional caregiver, a family member, or someone who isn’t […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

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