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Alzheimer’s Notes

January 22nd, 2008

Dogs get Alzheimer’s Disease too…

Does your dog…
get ‘lost’ when wandering around the house and seem to get stuck in corners and behind furniture?
isn’t deaf but starts to ignore you when you call his/her name?
start having ‘accidents’ around the house even right after having been outside ?
he cocker spaniel who gets “stuck” in corners or behind furniture…
It could be that […]

By Liz Lewis -- 3 comments

January 21st, 2008

Alzheimer’s Disease: One family’s story.

My mother stuck her head into the basement office of the house I shared with my parents in St. Catharines, Ont. “Don’t tell your father,” she said timidly, “but I can’t remember how to use the washing machine.”
So begins an article that is featured in the February 2008 issue of Canadian Living. Written by […]

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January 19th, 2008

All About Alzheimer’s Carnival…

Hi everyone and welcome to this month’s ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival. We have some great posts for you to check out.

Doug Green over at My-Caboodle has written about Two Things I’m Learning about Alzheimer’s.

Chris Christensen from Inside Chris’s Head looks at why Education Does Not Prevent Alzheimer’s. In fact, Chris tells us that […]

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January 17th, 2008

Camera as memory for Alzheimer’s patients ?

Can a wearable digital camera help jog the memory of those with memory problems.
It’s an idea that is gaining momentum. Sensecam, a camera produced by Microsoft, is currently being tested by a number of universities in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Sensacam fits in the palm of your hand and can store […]

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January 16th, 2008

Alzheimer’s Around the World: Kate has Alzheimer’s.

Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 52, Kate Clark became the first person with Alzheimer’s Disease to be on the board of Alzheimer’s New Zealand.

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January 15th, 2008

Alzheimer Society of Canada’s campaign for Brain fitness.

This month the Alzheimer Society of Canada is challenging people to commit themselves to making brain health a priority. They are running a nationwide awareness campaign called Heads Up for Healthier Brains.
Their aim is to make people more aware of the connection between healthy living and healthy brains.
Ways of making this commitment include…
- choosing […]

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January 12th, 2008

Star Trek actress Kate Mulgrew talks about Alzheimer’s Disease.

Kate Mulgrew and her mother Joan Mulgrew talk about living with Alzheimer’s disease on Lifetime’s Women’s Health in 2002…

Further interview with Kate…
Part One

Part Two

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January 11th, 2008

Alzheimer’s News from around the world.

Study: Arthritis Drug Shows Promise in Reversing Symptoms of Alzheimer’s - “A patient with Alzheimer’s disease had their condition improve hugely just minutes after receiving a special injection of a prescription drug approved to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions, according to a new study…” (more)
What to do with Mum? - “Broadcaster Tony […]

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January 10th, 2008

‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival Reminder.

Well, it’s almost time again for the monthly ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival.
Remember last months carnival.
Well, this second one looks to be bigger and better…
So what are you waiting for.
Come and join the fun.
Send in your submission now on the official submission form…

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January 7th, 2008

NYC Museum of Modern Art used for Alzheimer’s therapy.

Documentary by NHK (Japanese Public Broadcasting) that looks at the use of art as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

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