03/27/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR ALZHEIMER'S.

COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR ALZHEIMER'S.

• Opp-Guide and Lance Oppenheim Release Short Film Documentary... _{2013-03-27, 03:47 am}
  Award-winning short film maker releases newest documentary "Quicksand" which tackles the heart-wrenching experiences associated with the loss of a loved one to Alzheimer's disease.
• Mediterranean diet may be the healthiest _{2013-03-27, 03:37 am}
  ... patterns. Research has also found that the Mediterranean diet may contribute to a lower risk in developing Alzheimer's disease and, of course, a longer lifespan. What is the Mediterranean diet? It focuses on plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, ...
• Around the Region _{2013-03-27, 02:23 am}
  ... are caring for an aging loved one. This month's topic is "What's Happening to Mom? Identifying Early Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia." Refreshments provided; seating is limited. For more information or to register, call (209) 578-6300 or email ...
• Understanding Alzheimer's Disease topic of luncheon _{2013-03-27, 02:18 am}
  Joyce Ritchey was jotting notes during a presentation given on Alzheimer's Disease on Tuesday afternoon at First United Methodist Church.
• Mental-health funds should be distributed more equitably _{2013-03-27, 12:37 am}
  ... him for the grants to the Alzheimer Society and Autism Nova Scotia. I'm glad to see that he recognizes that Alzheimer's disease and autism are mental illnesses and, like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are equally deserving of support. ...
• Hispanic community remembers Pueblo pioneer _{2013-03-26, 11:27 pm}
  An icon in Pueblo's Hispanic community has died. Henry Reyes died Monday after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
• Cold sores linked to cognitive decline _{2013-03-26, 10:50 pm}
  ... cognitive decline and herpesviridae viral infections in particular, which previous studies have also linked to Alzheimer's disease and risk of stroke , an accompanying editorial notes. Herpesviridae is a family of viruses including HSV-1 or herpes ...
• Alzheimer's support group open to all _{2013-03-26, 09:13 pm}
  ... (The Morehead News - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- There are 80,000 people living with Alzheimer's disease in Kentucky. Many of those are at home with family members caring for their daily needs. Mary Horsley is the clinical ...
• Dementia program needs iPods to help patients _{2013-03-26, 04:34 pm}
  ... you can breathe new life into that old machine and help a Peel organization that works with those living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Alzheimer Society Peel is starting a new program called Music and Memory. The program's goal is ...
• Lundbeck And Otsuka Further Expand Alliance And Enter Into... _{2013-03-25, 10:00 pm}
  H. Lundbeck A/S and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. today announced a license and development agreement for Lu AE58054, a selective 5HT6 receptor antagonist currently in development for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
• FDA offers new guidance on developing drugs for Alzheimer's disease _{2013-02-07, 10:02 am}
  Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposal designed to assist companies developing new treatments for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, before the onset of noticeable dementia.
• Wire: City Winery House-made Rose and Events; New Bucktown Bakery on the Way _{2013-03-26, 06:56 pm}
  ... [EaterWire] WICKER PARK - After the first "Bitchin' Purge" raised $750 for the MaeBell Ward Foundation for Alzheimer's research, Jerry's Sandwiches decided to do it again on April 14 . This time, the story slam where servers release steam about the ...
• Headed to the floor: plan for Idahoans with Alzheimer's _{2013-03-26, 06:51 pm}
  This plan was developed over the last two years by Idaho's Alzheimer's Planning Group.
• More _{2013-03-26, 06:37 pm}
  ... - all in 52 weeks. It's quite a test, but it's for a good cause. Brad Kloha is competing to raise money for Alzheimer's Awareness. Last week, we reported that one in three elderly adults die from Alzheimer's Disease. Kloha takes those numbers ...
• Sir Willie's charity tour _{2013-03-26, 06:36 pm}
  ... by some expert putters at Memory Matters, an organization dedicated to helping families face the challenges of Alzheimer's Disease. "The gentlemen here have more time with the modern clubs and modern balls,'' said Willie. "I didn't mind being shown ...
• Best Dog Ever _{2013-03-26, 06:26 pm}
  ... sight of her, one nursing home resident always yelled, "She's spoiled!" She started making weekly visits to the Alzheimer's residents of The Lantern at Morning Pointe shortly after it opened. The residents always loved spending time with her. For ...
• Neuralstem Receives $8 Million In Debt Financing from Hercules _{2013-03-26, 04:17 pm}
  ... of major depressive disorder (MDD). Additional indications could include chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), Alzheimer's disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. HTGC +0.08% ("Hercules") ...
• Parkinson Disease Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment At Increased Risk Of Dementia _{2013-03-26, 03:19 pm}
  ... symptoms gradually get worse. It can be caused by either damage (such as stroke) or disease (such as Alzheimer's). According to the World Alzheimer Report, there are around 35 million people in the world living with dementia. A total of 182 patients ...
• Alzheimer's Drug Race Heats Up With Lundbeck Deal _{2013-03-26, 02:31 pm}
  Danish drugmaker Lundbeck landed a partnership with Japan's Otsuka Holdings to develop its mid-stage drug treating Alzheimer's disease, which Lundbeck's CEO believes could be a blockbuster.
• Otsuka to Pay Up to $825 Million for Lundbeck Alzheimer Drug _{2013-03-26, 01:50 pm}
  Otsuka Holdings Co. agreed to pay H. Lundbeck A/S as much as $825 million to develop an experimental Alzheimer's treatment.