Tag archive for ‘alzheimer’s’
Saving Memories from Alzheimer’s Reach
Last night ABC News aired a story about a nonprofit organization that is documenting and preserving the life stories of older Americans through a project called the Memory Loss Initiative. Read this article to learn more about this oral history initiative.
Children of Alzheimer’s patients more likely to have Memory Issues
According to new research from the Boston University School of Medicine offspring of Alzheimer’s patients are showing signs of being prone to developing their own memory problems. This article from McKnight’s Long Term Care News.
Brain Protein could help halt Alzheimer’s Disease
An article from McKnight’s Long Term Care talks about the memory supporting protein that is naturally produced by the brain’s entorhinal cortex. Scientists have injected this protein in animals bred to exhibit Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. Read this article to learn the results of these experiments.
Sustained use of Antipsychotics increases Alzheimers death risk
A new British Study shows that the prolonged use of antipsychotic medications on Alzheimers Patients can increase the risk of death. The use of these types of drugs are common practice in nursing homes. You can read the full article in McKnights Long-Term Care News.
Alzheimer’s Activities
Read this article from Gilbert Guide that suggests great activities for caregivers to do with Alzheimer’s or Dementia Patients.
Alzheimer’s: Searching for a Cure
Linda Bren’s article written to How to Health discusses the progression of medical research to cure this disease. Prescription drugs are used for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease. These drugs increase the chemical level in the brain that nerves use to communicate with each other.
Silver Alert Program for Seniors
From the Tender Loving Eldercare blog comes this interesting article on the potential for a nationwide “silver alert” program to locate missing seniors.
Free Alzheimer’s And Dementia Caregiver Support Group Open To Public
For those caring for loved ones living with alzheimer’s and dementia, a free support program is now available at the Goldenberg-Ziman Special Care Center in Los Angeles.
Two-part Series: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Communication
From the The Catholic Spirit Online Edition comes this compassionate and informative two-part article series on “Understanding Alzheimer’s” and “Communication with Alzheimer’s.”
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