Cheryl Phillips: Dementia's drug problem
But government alone shouldn't dictate how we deal with dementia. Families and caregivers must also recognize when medication is appropriate — and when it's not. More than five million Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
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End of Life Planning for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Stress
Alzheimer's end of life planning involves many important discussions and key steps that should begin as soon as your loved one receives the diagnosis.
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Lack of insurance linked to advanced stage cervical cancer
A large national sample of women diagnosed with cervical cancer between 2000 and 2007 finds lack of insurance was second only to age as the strongest predictor of late stage at diagnosis, a gap the authors say is likely attributable to lack of screening.
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Walking Ability Precursor To Alzheimer's Disease
The findings are the result of three studies linking changes in walking ability to a weakening mental state, an early sign of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The findings were reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in …
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Caregiver Support Group to Meet
The meeting, which will last about an hour and a half, is designed to provide the caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's or a related dementia with updated information, emotional support and problem solving solutions as it relates to giving care.
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Sleeping Pattern Changes in Elderly May Help to Detect Dementia
The research, presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Vancouver, adds to increasing evidence that Alzheimer's and other disorders have early signs that can be caught by general practitioners. About 5.4 million …
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Researchers identify gene variant protective against Alzheimer's
Researchers have found the first gene mutation that protects against Alzheimer's disease, a finding that supports a now-controversial theory about the cause of the disease and that could eventually lead to the development of new drugs to treat the …
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