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Please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Mem…
Seth Goldstein.net -- Code Hound | October 6th 2008 by Seth Goldstein
I am participating in the Virtual Alz. Memory Walk. If you would like to donate please go to my fundraising page: http://memorywalk08.kintera.org/virtual/goldsteinmedia. I am raising money in honor of my grandmother, Sylvia, and my Aunt Ruthie. They read more
Fun Happenings
PCC Blog | October 3rd 2008 by Pittsburgh Craft Collective
another friday, and another quest for finding fun things to do in the ‘burgh. as usual, there is a ton of stuff going on. including the massive pittsburgh 250 celebration. if you are interested in seeing the full schedule of events, click here. read more
Lest We Forget
Fighting Monsters | September 22nd 2008 by cb
Yesterday was World Alzheimer’s Day. Events around the world were held to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease and it’s impact. Some countries are holding study days, others picnics and walks. Different ways of drawing attentio read more
Dementia PET Scans Become Another Diagnostic Tool
The Dementia Caregiver's Toolbox | September 20th 2008
We've talked before about the recent use of PET (a specialized brain scan which is short for positron emission tomography) scans as a means for clinicians to make a tentative diagnosis of dementia. The downside of PET scan use has... read more
Caregiver’s Corner — Let’s Get Involved
Battling Alzheimer | September 19th 2008 by HART (1-800-HART)
Every year close friends of mine participate in the NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition) Walk that raises funds and awareness for ovarian cancer. I have had the opportunity to participate for two years. I did so willingly and felt great about read more
Make a free $10 donation to Alzheimer’s Association
Money, Love, and Change | August 28th 2008 by moneyloveandchange
I saw this posted at Meishien.com this morning when dropping Entrecards, and thought that I would spread the word. Basically, Caring.com will donate $10 to the Alzheimer’s Association for every blog or website (up to 1000) that creates a purple read more
Tailgate To Tackle Alzheimer’s
Tailgating Ideas | August 25th 2008
The Alzheimer’s Association is hoping to use tailgating as a rallying and unifying act to help raise money and awareness to the disease that affects so many older Americans. They are encouraging tailgaters to use the weekend of September 19 - 2 read more
Show You Care, Join Alzheimer's Memory Walk
Sweet Lullaby | August 21st 2008 by Marie
Having more knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease will help you understand your old folks better and perhaps prevent the same condition to be experienced by you or any of your family members when they get old. Taking care of a person with an Alzheimer i read more
Don’t Wait… Walk!
surching4me | August 20th 2008 by Rik Jones
His name was Gerald Martin. His whole life dedicated to his family and serving the public as a police officer. Gerald survived World War II, the Korean War and a life on the streets fighting crime. He had worked hard and was in the midst of enjoyi read more
Dementia Diagnosis May Be Helped By MRI
The Dementia Caregiver's Toolbox | August 14th 2008
Diagnosing dementia may be getting easier according to recent findings announced at the Alzheimer's Association 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Chicago. For the first time, scientists have reported that they have seen images o read more
Losing Your Words
The Writing Nag | August 14th 2008 by Writing Nag
If there is one cause every creative person should consider supporting it's the Alzheimer's Memory Walk. Many families have been touched by Alzheimer's disease and the numbers are growing at an alarming rate. Today there is no cure although progress read more
It's the Blondes vs. the Brunettes. Who will win?
Lollie Shopping | August 5th 2008 by Laura Coronado
One of my favorite blogs is The Glamazon Diaries and ultra chic bloggess, Makeda, is doing her part to raise money for The Alzheimer's Association by strutting her stuff on the field in the Blondes vs. Brunettes Football tournament. Wait a minute - f read more
Dementia Communication Style Brings Better Care
The Dementia Caregiver's Toolbox | August 4th 2008
The 2008 International Alzheimer's Association Conference always yields interesting findings and this session in Chicago is no exception. read more
More News From the Alzheimer's Conference
Advice on Assisted Living | August 1st 2008 by Reg Fife
This press release from the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease is about new research reports on the relationship between Alzheimer's and lifestyle choices. Lifestyle Factors Contribute to Lowering and Raising Risk of Alzheimer's Disease read more
Tendency for Rumination in midlife may decrease risk for dementia…
The Shrink Rap | July 31st 2008
According to Ramit Ravona-Springer, MD, of Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel and colleagues, “rumination” refers to the disposition for repetitive thinking over... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f read more
Alzheimer's Conference
Advice on Assisted Living | July 30th 2008 by Reg Fife
There will be an International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease held July 26-31st in Chicago. According to their website, there will be more than 5,000 researchers, physicians and care providers from 60 countries in attendance. For the next few post read more
Alzheimer’s Disease: Research on Hispanics, African Americans,…
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog | July 28th 2008 by Frances Shani Parker
Alzheimer’s disease has both similarities and differences in knowledge, awareness, and cultural beliefs among groups defined by race and ethnicity. This has been documented in research by the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann read more
Encourage Your Staff to Have an Alzheimer's Viewing Party
Activities Director | July 24th 2008 by Susan Berg
Susan Berg, Alzheimer's advocate, author and Activity Director at Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center encourages people everywhere to become an Alzheimer's advocate because more than 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease o read more
The Alzheimer's Association Needs You!
The Flying Beagle | July 23rd 2008 by Bill
The Alzheimer's Association needs you! We are looking for a few good volunteers to be team captains for the Alzheimer's Memory Walk in your area, this fall.Walks are typically around 2 to 3 miles in length, and held on a weekend in the fall. Funds ra read more
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
Up the Hill Gang | July 23rd 2008 by Jenny-up the hill
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ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY WALK
A Fil-Am Journey | July 21st 2008 by DanaDebbie
document.write('');The Alzheimer's Memory Walk is a worthy event helping to promote the end to one of the worst diseases that can afflict your loved one. I know first hand that Alzheimers cripples a person's memory and can even dangerously affect the read more
Caregiver’s Corner-Join a Support Group
Battling Alzheimer | May 30th 2008 by HART (1-800-HART)
I know, you don’t have time to breathe, much less find and join a support group. You are so busy providing care, running errands, taking care of the rest of your family and being an all around Saint to do anything except keep your head barely read more
Extreme Stress
JuBu Quest | May 23rd 2008
I went to acupuncture today, and while feeling my pulses, she told me that my resting pulse was at 100. It isn't so surprising considering what's happening with Mom.Dad told me today that the person that washes residents' hair at Mom's facility is h read more
Coping With Alzheimer's Disease: Even If You Don't Have It
RN Online | May 6th 2008 by djtphn1
By-line:This article is contributed by Sarah Scrafford, who regularly writes on the topic of Care Plans. She invites your questions and writing job opportunities at her personal email address: sarah.scrafford25@gmail.com. RN Online invites others to read more
‘Top Secret Fat Loss Secret’ Could Help Reduce Midlife Belly…
Workoutebooks | April 14th 2008 by Paul
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The Importance of Physical and Mental Activity
Battling Alzheimer | April 14th 2008 by HART (1-800-HART)
When Alzheimer’s disease is first diagnosed (and before) it is important for the one who is affected with the disease and the caregiver to do a few things. You can see my posts entitled, I have Alzheimer’s What Now? And Diagnosis Alzhei read more
Visceral "Belly" Fat & Increased Chance of Alzheimers?
Kimkins Diet | April 1st 2008 by Kimmer
A potbelly in middle age more than triples the risk of senility decades later, according to a large study that pinpoints a new link between obesity and dementia. "The take-home message is that it's not only what you weigh, but it's where you carry y read more
Alzheimer's Disease: 5 Quick Facts
Dementia Caregiver's Toolbox | March 21st 2008
The Alzheimer's Association has published a new report that contains updated statistics on this disease. Below are 5 quick (and staggering) facts from the full report: 5 million persons in the US alone have Alzheimer's Disease Someone develops Alzhei read more
Alzheimer's Facts and Figures 2008
I am an Alzheimer's CareGiver | March 18th 2008 by Robert T DeMarco
clipped from www.alz.org• As many as 5.2 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s. • 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's in their lifetime.• Every 71 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s. • Alzheimer's read more
Dropped by the Local Alzheimer's Association
JuBu Quest | March 10th 2008
I am so hurt and angry. Here's what happened: I've been participating in a support group through the Alzheimer's Association for adult children of a parent with Alzheimer's. Last month, I got a call from the leader telling me that she would no long read more
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