Alzheimer's Roundup: April 2013

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Health Briefs 4-20

... families have access to free resources included in a new program designed to help them cope with the effects of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Developed by the Home Instead Senior Care network, in conjunction with a team of the top ...

http://www.waltonsunonline.com/community/health-briefs-4-20-1.128671

Alzheimers Support Group to meet

... family of those affected by this disease. Please note that this support group is not for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. This group meets the second Friday of the month. The next meeting is May 10, at 1:30 p.m. The ...

http://www.manchesterjournal.com/community/ci_23052373/alzheimers-support-group-meet

Memory Loss Reversed in Animal Brains

Neuroscientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have taken a major step in their efforts to help people with memory loss tied to brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/04/memory-loss-reversed-animal-brains

Dementia creates caregiver stress

... I am just a survivor. Personally, I was blessed by having my son and daughter introduce me to the Red Deer Alzheimer's Society for help. They saved my life! I cried and stumbled then cried and stumbled some more and then miss-stepped again. I still ...

http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/letters/Dementia_creates_caregiver_stress_203617081.html

Bursts of electrical pulses may protect against Alzheimer's

Evidence indicates that the accumulation of amyloid-beta proteins, which form the plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, is critical for the development of Alzheimer's disease, which impacts 5.4 million Americans.

http://scienceblog.com/62460/bursts-of-electrical-pulses-may-protect-against-alzheimers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogrssfeed+%28ScienceBlog.com%29

Author Dr. Neal Barnard to give free talk on 'Power Foods for...

... focuses on nutrition's effects on the brain and foods that can protect your brain from memory loss, stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Barnard's talk will be in the Donahue Auditorium at JCU's Dolan Center for Science and Technology, 1 John Carroll ...

http://www.cleveland.com/healthcare-savings/index.ssf/2013/04/author_dr_neal_barnard_to_give.html

Fluoropharma Medical To Present At Taglich Brothers 10th Annual Small Cap Equity Conference

... for detection of inflamed atherosclerotic plaque in peripheral arteries, agents with the potential to image Alzheimer's disease and agents that could potentially be used for imaging specific cancers. In addition to the United States, Europe and ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/taglichbrothers/equityconference/prweb10645606.htm

Impel NeuroPharma Completes Industry's First Nose-to-Brain Human Imaging Study

... of CNS conditions that currently lack a good treatment option," Hite added. Dr. William Frey II, Director of the Alzheimer's Research Center and Professor of Pharmaceutics, Neurology and Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota commented, "Since ...

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130418005493/en/Impel-NeuroPharma-Completes-Industry%E2%80%99s-Nose-to-Brain-Human-Imaging

University of Texas Health Science Center Scientists Reverse Memory Loss in Animal Brain Cells

Going Places: Rat Brain "GPS" Maps Routes to Rewards, Johns Hopkins University Study

... damage to that structure, called the hippocampus, disrupts specific types of memory and learning in people with Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline. And because these mental trajectories guide the rats' behavior, the research model ...

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=293657&full=1

DiMuro finds creative power in faded memories

... University). DiMuro's world premiere commission, "Archives & Etchings," is inspired by interviews with nine Alzheimer's disease caregivers and combines movement, music (Cage, Ravel, Nate Tucker), visual arts, and videotaped interview excerpts. A. ...

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/theater-art/2013/04/17/dimuro-finds-creative-power-faded-memories/Ucjy661xs4d9ZxG4KUvBtJ/story.html

Impel NeuroPharma Completes Industrya s First Nose-to-Brain Human Imaging Study

Impel NeuroPharma Completes Industry's First Nose-to-Brain Human Imaging Study

Brain Changes Seen in Relatives of People With Alzheimer's

If Alzheimer's disease runs in your family, you may be more likely to have brain changes associated with the disorder even before symptoms such as memory and thinking problems occur, according to new research.

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=news&id=154661&cn=231

Elder abuse discussed during BOC meeting

... to show how dire the elder abuse situation is and how it could become worse in the future. Elders with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia are much more likely to suffer elder abuse or neglect, and are more vulnerable to financial exploitation. ...

http://www.jeffersonpost.com/view/full_story/22281456/article-Elder-abuse-discussed-during-BOC-meeting?

Dementia 'champions' signed up at hospital

... scheme is part of a national A 2.4 million camp- aign by the Department of Health and is led by the Alzheimer's Society. Champions are awarded a Forget-Me-Not badge to show they understand the condition, with the symbol also used to recognise ...

http://www.burytimes.co.uk/sport/football/shakers/buryfcredirect/talkingshakers/burynews/10364039.Dementia__champions__signed_up_at_hospital/

GTX Corp Announces Sponsorship of Exclusive NFL Draft Events Hosted...

... relationships with professional athletes and affiliates, specifically targeting those suffering from TBI and/or Alzheimer's disease. GTX's products consisting of the As one of the world's fastest growing multifaceted advisory firms with a focus on ...

http://www.accesswire.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=403324

Bottisham firm floats on AIM

... by John and Jean Hammond. In the UK alone there are currently 820,000 people with dementia, according to Alzheimer's Research, but it is estimated that 400,000 are undiagnosed. Do you need to keep up to date with Cambridge business news ? All of the ...

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Business/Business-News/Bottisham-firm-floats-on-AIM-20130418133319.htm

Alzheimer's Association gets $15,000 grant

The Alzheimer's Association Miami Valley Chapter has received a $15,000 grant from the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation to develop more programs at a memory resource center in south Dayton.

http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/morning_call/2013/04/alzeimers-association-gets-15000.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_36+%28Pharmaceutical+Industry+News%29

DEMENTIA sufferers are to receive extra support under a new scheme rolled out at Fairfield Hospital.

... scheme is part of a national A 2.4 million camp- aign by the Department of Health and is led by the Alzheimer's Society. Champions are awarded a Forget-Me-Not badge to show they understand the condition, with the symbol also used to recognise ...

http://www.prestwichandwhitefieldguide.co.uk/news/burynews/10364039.Dementia__champions__signed_up_at_hospital/

Alzheimer's Association gets $15,000 grant

New Alzheimer's Treatment May Come From Discovering How Plaques Lead To Tangles

Alzheimer's disease has two key hallmarks: accumulation of amyloid protein plaques outside brain cells and of neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein inside brain cells.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=259275

Faith briefs: Young at Heart, Alzheimer's group and more

... Cost of the lunch is $4.50. Carryout is available. Everyone is welcome. YORKTOWN - The monthly meeting of the Alzheimer's Support Group will be at 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday, April 18) in the Fellowship Hall of Yorktown United Methodist Church. ...

http://www.thestarpress.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestarpress.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304180009%26nclick_check%3D1

Family of People With Alzheimer's Likely to Develop Brain Plaques

Close family members of people with Alzheimer's disease are more than twice as likely to develop a buildup of brain plaques associated with the disease compared to people without a family history.

http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/family-members-of-people-with-Alzheimers-Likely-to-Develop--203560811.html

Contested Elder Care Development Approved by Zoning Department

... as assisted living space. The remaining space must be used to house senior citizens with mental illnesses like Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. Opponents of the project, including the Sherwood Forest Homeowners Association, have already announced ...

http://northridge.patch.com/articles/elder-care-development-approved-by-zoning-department

Five Things Worth Knowing Today: 'Lucky Stiff' Play Continues This Weekend

... to 3. No registration required. From the Lynnfield Senior Center : Lunch and a Lecture - Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease - Mary Demakes, RN will present a lively informative discussion that will provide insight to this disease and helpful ...

http://lynnfield.patch.com/articles/five-things-worth-knowing-today-lucky-stiff-play-continues-this-weekend

UTHealth neuroscientists demonstrate new strategy to overcome memory deficits

Neuroscientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have taken a major step in their efforts to help people with memory loss tied to brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130418/UTHealth-neuroscientists-demonstrate-new-strategy-to-overcome-memory-deficits.aspx

Alzheimer's Study Suggests Family Ties Increase Risk

A new study from Duke University has both good and bad news for people with family members who have Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.wtma.com/common/more.php?m=58&ts=1366275906&article=0FF8907BA80711E286DEFEFDADE6840A&mode=2

FDA authorizes SK Biopharmaceuticals' IND application for SKL15508 to treat CIAS

... global clinical trials of SKL15508 this year. Expansion into other cognitive impairment disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, is under consideration by the company. Dr. Christopher Gallen, CEO and President of SK Biopharmaceuticals, said, "This is ...

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130418/FDA-authorizes-SK-Biopharmaceuticals-IND-application-for-SKL15508-to-treat-CIAS.aspx

Sources of Support

... call 324-0652. YORK COUNTY - Area families can learn more about a new approach to caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias by participating in online workshops hosted by the local Home Instead Senior Care office. Developed ...

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130418/GJCOMMUNITY03/130419241/-1/SANNEWS

The Damaging Effect Of Cholesterol On The Brain And On Blood Vessels

... of cholesterol on the brain and on blood vessels. High levels of blood cholesterol increase the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and heart disease, but it has been unclear exactly how cholesterol damages the brain to promote Alzheimer's disease and ...

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=259180

Mouse Model Reveals Brain Development Guided By Junk DNA

... neurodegenerative disorder. He also found weaker associations between specific groups of long noncoding RNAs and Alzheimer's disease, convulsive seizures, major depressive disorder and various cancers. "Alex was the team member who developed this ...

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=259179

Americans with brain diseases have more difficulty in finding a neurologist, new study reveals

Americans with brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis who need to see a neurologist may face longer wait times or have more difficulty finding a neurologist, according to a new study published in the April 17, 2013, online issue of Neurology -, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130418/Americans-with-brain-diseases-have-more-difficulty-in-finding-a-neurologist-new-study-reveals.aspx

Sleep Apnea is a Worldwide Epidemic: Better Rest Solutions Helps...

... daytime fatigue, loud snoring, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and an increased risk of cancer incidence. According to the World Health Organization approximately 100 million ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebbetterressolutions/sleep-apnea/prweb10641563.htm

Lauretta Kaldor Recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Aged Care

... older people. I am also currently involved in providing activities for clients with early memory loss through Alzheimer's Australia NSW." Offering her services to an international demographic which includes Australia, New Zealand, the United ...

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/lauretta-kaldor-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-aged-care-340262.php

Portsmouth area Senior News

People living with Alzheimer's disease are welcomed during this time, along with their family members and care partners, to gather in a supportive, non-clinical setting to chat, relax, enjoy refreshments and socialize.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130418-LIFE-304180322

Memory loss reversed in animal brain cells - Indiatalkies.com

... they have taken a major step in their efforts to help people with memory loss tied to brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. "Although much works remains to be done, we have demonstrated the feasibility of our new strategy to help overcome ...

http://www.indiatalkies.com/2013/04/memory-loss-reversed-animal-brain-cells.html

Jacquelyn W. Clark

Jacquelyn W. Clark, 90, of Rye Beach and Tucson, Ariz., died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Landon Place of Dover, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130418-PUBLICRECORDS04-304180383

Features Briefs

... in women and 3 percent in men. Plus: Three cups a day may help you dodge some cancers, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes. And now a recent study found that residents of the Greek island of Icaria, where they have the ...

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/04/17/4601267/features-briefs.html

Leeds relatives' 'save care home' plea

... announced the centre might have to close under budget cuts. Ms Billbrough's sister Penny Knights, 89, who has Alzheimer's disease, has been a resident at Burley Willows for several years. The 78-year-old said: "We heard from a council officer who ...

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/top-stories/leeds-relatives-save-care-home-plea-1-5589515

Participants sought in Alzheimer's drug trial

Area residents can receive free memory screenings on Tuesday that could, in turn, help determine if they are eligible to participate in a clinical trial of a drug designed to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.timesleader.com/news/local-news/435471/Participants-sought-in-Alzheimers-drug-trial&source=RSS

Caregivers invited to apply for support program

... of Health & Human Services' Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is accepting applications for state Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program funding to help support persons with a physician-diagnosed dementia who are living in the ...

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304170518

Our View: The cost of dementia

... pass. According to The Associated Press, patients live four to eight years on average after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, the most prevalent form of dementia and the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., but some live 20 years. "By age 80, ...

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130418/OPINION/304180326/-1/rss06

Health/Wellness

... solution provider for treating chronic pain conditions. Every 68 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease. Approximately 5.4 million Americans currently have the disease, and nearly 15 million others are providing care. ...

http://www.proctorjournal.com/24842/2008/healthwellness

Kraft explores potential of crude caffeine in neuroprotective foods,...

... well as caffeine, and has been shown in animal studies to reduce levels of beta-amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, says the application. "Crude caffeine demonstrates the ability to reduce the number of or prevent the formation of ...

http://mobile.nutraingredients-usa.com/Industry/Kraft-explores-potential-of-crude-caffeine-in-neuroprotective-foods-supplements-as-new-research-reveals-its-unique-functional-benefits?

Regular cocoa flavanol intake could help maintain brain health - study

... activate the BDNF (brain-derived neurotropic factor) survival pathway, which could help guard against Alzheimer's. Study author Annamaria Cimini told ConfectioneryNews.com: "I think that cocoa may constitute a good preventive agent, better than ...

http://mobile.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Regular-cocoa-flavanol-intake-could-help-maintain-brain-health-study?

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Brain Changes Seen in Relatives of People With Alzheimer's

Family history of Alzheimer's associated with abnormal brain pathology

The study, published online in the journal PLOS ONE on April 17, 2013, confirms earlier findings on a known genetic variation that increases one's risk for Alzheimer's, and raises new questions about other genetic factors involved in the disease that have yet to be identified.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130417185901.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fmost_popular+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Most+Popular+News%29

Researcher eager to solve the Alzheimer's puzzle

... for his research on reprogramming sick cells. Zwilling spoke Wednesday about recent developments in research on Alzheimer's, a disease that affects more than 5 million Americans and for which there is no cure. Close to 200 people attended the ...

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/rss/ci_23048686?source=rss

Early testing for dementia is 'disastrous for patients': GPs warn...

... with minor memory problems could drain the NHS of vital resources needed for those who have conditions such as Alzheimer's. Around one in three older people will develop some form of cognitive impairment or memory problem - which can be picked up in ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2310790/Early-testing-dementia-disastrous-patients-GPs-warn-elderly-symptoms-lives-thrown-turmoil-wrongly-diagnosed.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Chili cook-off to kick-off Alzheimer's Association fundraising campaign

The Northwest Regional Alzheimer's Association will host a chili cook-off party on Friday as part of its 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's campaign.

http://www.daily-times.com/farmington-news/ci_23044025/chili-cook-off-kick-off-alzheimers-association-fundraising?source=rss

Lilly purchases tracers for Alzheimer's research

Trying to enhance its Alzheimer's disease research efforts, Eli Lilly and Co. said today it's bought two diagnostic tracers from Siemens Medical Solutions USA.

http://www.indystar.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304170056%26nclick_check%3D1

Alzheimer's Association Marysville Caregiver Support Group

... partners, family members and friends of individuals with memory loss is held monthly in the Marysville, WA area. Alzheimer's Association caregiver support groups provide a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a ...

http://www.heraldnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/dcce?ID=5805617&Type=Events_Approved&Selected=2&Module=300&Date=20130322

Higgins stresses importance of renewed national focus on Alzheimer's disease

Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, recently took to the House of Representatives Floor to raise awareness of the need for a renewed national focus on preventing, treating and caring for those with Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2013/04/17/110592/higgins-stresses-importance-of-renewed-national-focus-on-alzheimers-disease

Eli Lilly unit strengthens efforts to diagnose Alzheimer's

Eli Lilly and Co. Inc. has acquired two experimental products under development for use in diagnosing Alzheimer's, and put its Philadelphia subsidiary in charge of further developing and validating them.

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2013/04/17/avid-to-work-on-alzheimers-traces.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_33+%28Health+Insurance+Industry+News%29

Kraft explores potential of crude caffeine in neuroprotective foods,...

... well as caffeine, and has been shown in animal studies to reduce levels of beta-amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, says the application. "Crude caffeine demonstrates the ability to reduce the number of or prevent the formation of ...

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Science/Kraft-explores-potential-of-crude-caffeine-in-neuroprotective-foods-supplements-as-new-research-reveals-its-unique-functional-benefits?

UF Study Uncovers Key Factor In Alzheimer's Progression

A new study from researchers at the University of Florida may have uncovered a critical factor that drives the relentless progression of Alzheimer's disease - a discovery that could eventually slow its progression.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/259199.php

Exercise Benefits Physical Functioning in Alzheimer's

For patients with Alzheimer's disease, a year-long exercise program is associated with reduced deterioration in physical functioning, according to a study published online April 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine .

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=news&id=154634&cn=231

Magnesium Tackles Memory Loss

... by AIDP. Magtein can improve the health of people suffering from loss of cognitive function, loss of memory, Alzheimer's disease, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), migraines and Parkinson's disease, among others, according ...

http://resourceinvestingnews.com/53767-magnesium-tackles-memory-loss.html

Researchers discover new treatment possibilities for Lou Gehrig's disease

... also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other related neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease. In a study published in the online version of Neurobiology of Disease , the ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-treatment-possibilities-lou-gehrig-disease.html

SAGE Offers Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Classes

The following information was provided by SAGE Eldercare. This spring and fall, SAGE Eldercare is offering caregivers an educational series of courses, "Alzheimer's / Dementia Care Series," specifically aimed at those caregivers who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia.

http://summit.patch.com/articles/sage-offers-alzheimer-s-and-dementia-care-classes

Fiona Phillips hits out at decline of Britain's high streets after...

... with the loss of 47 jobs, marking the end of an era. Fiona's mother died in 2006 after a long battle against Alzheimer's disease 'Family businesses are so rare now and I am so sad to hear that the business will not be handed down.' Mother-of-two ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2310376/Fiona-Phillips-hits-decline-Britains-high-streets-shop-mother-worked-closes-103-years.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Lilly to acquire Alzheimer's imaging agents from Siemens

In a move to shore up its lead in Alzheimer's diagnostics, Eli Lilly and Co on Wednesday said it will acquire two imaging agents from Siemens designed to light up brain deposits of tau, an Alzheimer's protein linked with cell death.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/17/lilly-alzheimers-idUSL2N0D401L20130417?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Town ?N Country fun house helps kids, has larger goal

... I am supposed to do. I never get any sleep, but we need to do more for the elderly.' Perez's grandmother had Alzheimer's disease and Perez was convinced it was up to her to make sure people like her grandmother had care. She's passionate about her ...

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Lilly to acquire Alzheimer's imaging agents from Siemens

... major airlines refused to pay any carbon costs under the new law. - In a move to shore up its lead in Alzheimer's diagnostics, Eli Lilly and Co on Wednesday said it will acquire two imaging agents from Siemens designed to light up brain ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/17/us-lilly-alzheimers-idUSBRE93G0GE20130417?feedType=RSS&feedName=innovationNews

Lilly Buys Novel Tau Tangle Diagnostic Progra

... The tracers are intended to image tau (or neurofibrillary) tangles in the brain, one of two known hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. Based on studies of samples obtained at autopsy, the amount and location of tau tangles in an Alzheimer's disease ...

http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/04/3503556/lilly-buys-novel-tau-tangle-diagnostic-progra

How Prince became royal

... "Amadeus" was at one point his favorite movie. And he may not have believed that Ronald Reagan suffered from Alzheimer's disease. These tidbits, and others, emerge in Toure's new book about the enigmatic pop star, "I Would Die 4 U." But if the ...

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/04/17/2359850/how-prince-became-royal.html

Fear of flying won't stop Emma's charity skydive

... Emma Picken, a care worker from Antrim, is taking part in a sponsored sky dive to help raise some cash for the Alzheimer's Society. The brave girl told the Antrim Times that despite being scared of flying she aims to hurl herself from a plane, all ...

http://www.antrimtimes.co.uk/news/local/fear-of-flying-won-t-stop-emma-s-charity-skydive-1-5004610

Local support groups

... 2410 Monday Road. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Bradfordville Group, 6494 Thomasville Rd. Alzheimer's Project, Inc. facilitates this support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Lunch is ...

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Regular cocoa flavanol intake could help maintain brain health - study

... activate the BDNF (brain-derived neurotropic factor) survival pathway, which could help guard against Alzheimer's. Study author Annamaria Cimini told ConfectioneryNews.com: "I think that cocoa may constitute a good preventive agent, better than ...

http://www.confectionerynews.com/R-D/Regular-cocoa-flavanol-intake-could-help-maintain-brain-health-study?

Potential developers of Baron's South senior complex trimmed to three

... Horne said. Features in those scenarios include: 28 "memory-care units" designed for residents who may have Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other forms of cognitive impairment; 30 percent of the units would be affordable; all affordable units would ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Potential-developers-of-Baron-s-South-senior-4440977.php

How 'bad cholesterol' ups risk of Alzheimer's and heart disease

ISLAMABAD: High levels of blood cholesterol increase the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and heart disease, but it has been unclear exactly how cholesterol damages the brain to promote Alzheimer's disease and blood vessels to promote atherosclerosis.

http://paktribune.com/news/How-bad-cholesterol-ups-risk-of-Alzheimers-and-heart-disease-259220.html

Charles Evart Burton

... mother, Esther Burton, in Antioch cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family preference would be donation to the Alzheimer's Association for research. Please visit Charles webpage at www.lifestorynet.com to sign the guest book and share a message or ...

http://www.cadillacnews.com/obits_story/?story_id=1808606&issue=20130417&year=2013

Dorothy E. Virbasius

... ania will gather in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m to perform their ritual. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA, 02472. www.worcesterfuneral.com

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130417/OBIT/304170323/1001/rss01&source=rss

Provision Living opens Memory Care Unit

... Care Unit on Tuesday at 217 Methodist Drive in Hattiesburg. The 15-bed unit provides care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. The addition of the new wing was necessary to provide more space and better amenities to ...

http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hattiesburgamerican.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304170010%26nclick_check%3D1

Joan Barnes Leslie

Don't shut Priory House - plea relatives and residents

... stick to its original promise of closing the home gradually so her frail husband Colin, 81, who is blind and has Alzheimer's disease, can see out his days there. "Why has the council spent so much money on offices for themselves and a new library ...

http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/10357384.Don_t_shut_Priory_House___plea_relatives_and_residents/?ref=rss

Healthy Living: Proper diet could bolster mental health, delay onset of Alzheimer's

More than 320,000 New Yorkers live with Alzheimer's Disease, and the number is expected to rapidly increase as the baby boomer generation ages.

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/health/healthy_living/656908/healthy-living--proper-diet-could-bolster-mental-health--delay-onset-of-alzheimer-s/

Generations unite in choir to help Alzheimer's patients

It's the first of it's kind: An intergenerational choir designed to help to give those with Alzheimer's Disease a voice.

http://www.wkyc.com/rss/article/295245/3/Generations-unite-in-choir-to-help-Alzheimers-patients

UF Study Uncovers Key Factor In Alzheimer's Progression

UM Researchers Help Identify New Gene Associated With Alzheimer's Disease in African Americans

Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine collaborated with an international team to identify a new gene associated with Alzheimer's disease in African Americans.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=259162

Inflammation Following Traumatic Brain Injury May Increase Risk For Dementia Later In Life

... of CNS disorders associated with uncontrolled brain inflammation, including trauma, and potentially others like Alzheimer's disease. We are excited by our findings, and are actively working to develop drugs targeting p38a MAPK designed specifically ...

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=259149

Centenarian credits red wine for long life

... of wine lived up to five years longer than those who drank no alcohol at all. Another study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that just two glasses of apple juice a day reduced the formation of plaques found in the brain of dementia ...

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/04/centenarian-credits-red-wine-for-long-life/

Negros gov files libel raps vs mayor

... charges stemmed from statements made by Pea in a March 21 interview where he said Maraon was showing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Maraon is again running for governor in the May polls against Vice Gov. Genaro Alvarez Jr., a relative of Pea. -- ...

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/17/13/negros-gov-files-libel-raps-vs-mayor

Jeanne Testa

... with the U.S. Army No service will be held. Donations in her memory may be made to the Aloha Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association or to the Hospice of Hilo. She is survived by husband, Frank Box of Volcano; son, Russell Esposito of Oklahoma; ...

http://westhawaiitoday.com/sections/news/obituaries/jeanne-testa.html

Today's Calendar 4/17/2013

... (of Mental Health Consumers) Support Group, noon to 1 p.m., Advocates of Abilene, 333 Orange St. 325-676-1400. Alzheimer's disease support group, 5:15 p.m., Cedar Crest Care Center, 1901 W. Elliott, Breckenridge. Assists families who are dealing ...

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2013/apr/17/calendar0417_web/?partner=RSS

Novel Drug Treatment Quickly Reverses Alzheimer's Disease Resulting ...

Neurological Wellness Center Comments on Alzheimer's Care Assisted Living Expenses Costing $90 to $200 Per Day According to a Recent Article in the Los Angeles Times* Perispinal Enbrel effectively addresses unmet medical needs for the treatment of TBI, stroke and Alzheimer's disease enabling life changing recoveries.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/4/prweb10534699.htm

Learning to live in retirement

... invites you into the retirement life he and his wife of 59 years, Sara, have experienced. She suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Their personal journey is what makes this book so readable and relatable. He nicely weaves their financial decisions and ...

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130417%2FA_BIZ%2F304170311%2F-1%2Frss07&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BusinessHeadlines+%28Business+Headlines%29

It's April - But Some People Cannot Smell the Flowers

... Nasal surgery often corrects breathing and the ability to smell. In a person with a brain tumor, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and various brain disorders, signals do not reach the brain nerve centers that are ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/4/prweb10638152.htm

Health/Wellness

Whether a patient faces a simple health problem, such as a head cold, or one as complex as Alzheimer's disease, relieving the symptoms is often as important as resolving the issue itself.

http://www.proctorjournal.com/24842/2008/healthwellness

Watch your weight and exercise more to stop Alzheimer's

AGED people may be able to reduce their chances of developing Alzheimer's disease in later life by staying at a healthy weight, exercising and lowering their blood pressure, according to a leading psychiatrist for the elderly.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/watch-your-weight-and-exercise-more-to-stop-alzheimers-29201621.html

ConstanceHOME

... memory loss was senile dementia. For the decade before that and further, it was expressed merely as "senile." Alzheimer's disease was not even discussed as a possibility in general conversations. Yet the more I read now, the more I know. The ...

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,708/363.html

Baby Boomer or elder? You CAN prevent mental decline as you age

A review of studies that have aimed to prevent cognitive decline, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease, has found little to no evidence that Big Pharma's pills offer any help at all.

http://www.naturalnews.com/039952_cognitive_decline_aging_brain_exercises.html

Riding the road to a cure for Alzheimer's

... Mother's Day with their moms, but Terry Wise hasn't been able to for eight years. Wise's mother succumbed to Alzheimer's disease in January 2006. A few months later, Wise had organized a local Ride for Mom event. To date, the ride has raised more ...

http://www.whitecourtstar.com/2013/04/14/riding-the-road-to-a-cure-for-alzheimers

Responds to letter

... and the person they referred to in their letter is not only a good person, she is a community standout for the Alzheimer's Association. What she is doing for the zoo is a good thing. In this day and age of tough economical times the zoo is not ...

http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/556350/Responds-to-letter.html?nav=5088

Gymnastics for the brain

... Pie (the exercise)?" She was greeted with a resounding yes! The talk and exercise session which was held at the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) PJ Daycare Centre, was open to care- givers and members of the public. Brain Gym is a ...

http://www.asianewsnet.net/Gymnastics-for-the-brain-45574.html

Broncos' Peyton Manning serious about football after NFL offseason

... during his early career offseasons? He didn't just sign a check to the Pat Summitt Foundation for the benefit of Alzheimer's disease; Manning also co-chairs the board. Brett Favre would put on Wranglers and drive a tractor around his Mississippi ...

http://www.coloradodaily.com/sports/ci_23032711/broncos-peyton-manning-gets-serious-about-football-after?source=rss

Runner Feels the 'Spirit of Bostonians'

... said, 'Nobody's going to stop me from doing this. I deserve this,'" said Reske, who noted that she ran for the Alzheimer's Association "I just feel like that's the spirit of Bostonians. That's the spirit of this race, and of this country. And I just ...

http://westborough.patch.com/articles/runner-sees-the-spirit-of-bostonians

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Author of book dealing with early-onset Alzheimer's disease comes to Appleton

When New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova autographs copies of her book "Still Alice," she inscribes the words, "You are more than what you remember." The book is a fictional account of a 50-year-old woman with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304160439

to Obama's BRAIN Initiative: Use Your Brain-Don't Torment Animals

... that don't really exist in animals. Mice don't get depression. They don't get schizophrenia. They don't get Alzheimer's disease." Including at least some of the thousands of researchers who use ethical, human-based research methods , such as ...

http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2013/04/16/obama-brain-initiative-dont-torment-animals.aspx

Watch the Launch Trailer for Acuity Games: Word Hunt

Acuity Games has released the launch trailer for Acuity Games: Word Hunt. You can watch the video at: http://www.youtube.com/user/acuitygames . Word Hunt is Acuity Games version of the popular brain game that lets players trace adjacent letters to form words of three letters or more.

http://www.creativemac.com/article/Watch-the-Launch-Trailer-for-Acuity-Games:-Word-Hunt-2552827

Watch the Launch Trailer for Acuity Games: Word Hunt

Acuity Games has released the launch trailer for Acuity Games: Word Hunt. You can watch the video at: http://www.youtube.com/user/acuitygames . Word Hunt is Acuity Games version of the popular brain game that lets players trace adjacent letters to form words of three letters or more.

http://gamedeveloper.digitalmedianet.com/article/Watch-the-Launch-Trailer-for-Acuity-Games:-Word-Hunt-2552827

Alzheimer's disease surveys online, part of task force work

A state task force developing a plan to address the growing public health impact of Alzheimer's disease has released five surveys to collect information.

http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/407800/beth-cravey/2013-04-16/alzheimers-task-force-seeks-public-input

MorphoSys AG: Announcement of the Convening of the AGM in...

... pipeline of more than 70 human antibody drug candidates for the treatment of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease, to name just a few. With its ongoing commitment to new antibody technology and drug development, MorphoSys is focused ...

http://www.pr-inside.com/morphosys-ag-announcement-of-the-convening-of-the--r3640145.htm

Elizabeth - Betty' Burdette Hart

On March 20, 2013, Elizabeth "Betty" Burdette Hart, formerly of Point Pleasant, died peacefully at age 95, in Falls Church, Va., after a courageous 14-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.mydailyregister.com/view/full_story/22085736/article-Elizabeth-%E2%80%98Betty%E2%80%99-Burdette-Hart?

Cholesterol ups risk of Alzheimer's, heart disease

Reminder: Amarantus Business Update Conference Call Today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern

... of Advisors, will address key aspects of the development and commercialization plans for the LymPro Test for Alzheimer's disease. Amarantus BioScience, Inc. is a development-stage biotechnology company founded in January 2008. The Company is focused ...

http://www.freshnews.com/news/785253/reminder-amarantus-business-update-conference-call-today-4-30-p-m-eastern

Health unit says to double-check birth control prescriptions issued at its clinic

... foe of processed meats. Or a son troubled by watching his father and grandparents become strangers through Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Neal Barnard is all of the above. Alicia Keys says she wants to spark a global conversation about HIV, the virus that ...

http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/04/15/local-health-unit-says-to-double-check-birth-control-prescriptions-issued-at-its-clinic/

Exosome Diagnostics Presents Data Demonstrating Clinical Applications ...

Exosome Diagnostics Presents Data Demonstrating Clinical Applications of Exosome Technology in Brain Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Alzheimer's Disease at the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles 2013 Annual Meeting Exosome Diagnostics Presents Data Demonstrating Clinical Applications of Exosome Technology in Brain Cancer, Prostate ... (more)

http://www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/appliedclinicaltrials/Phase+News/Exosome-Diagnostics-Presents-Data-Demonstrating-Cl/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/810674?ref=25

Study Examines Vascular Health, Cognitive Decline

... to measure stroke risk and brain imaging to look for plaque and tangle load, the main neuropathology underlying Alzheimer's disease. Although this topic has been researched before, this particular study confirmed that both plaque and tangle load ...

http://dailynexus.com/2013-04-16/study-examines-vascular-health-cognitive-decline/

Forget popping pills - the best way to boost brainpower is to do a crossword and play sudoku

... age, but not enough to interfere with daily activities. The annual rate of decline into dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, is about 10 per cent. Around 800,000 Britons suffer with dementia. 'We encourage researchers to consider easily accessible ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2309836/Forget-popping-pills--best-way-boost-brainpower-crossword-play-sudoku.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

High cholesterol increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease

... chromosome were associated with the damaging protein amyloid, which occurs between nerve cells - and people with Alzheimer's have amyloid plaques in their brains. High cholesterol results in defective cells with the wrong number of chromosomes - and ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2309817/High-cholesterol-increases-risk-Alzheimers-disease.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

High levels of blood cholesterol increase risk of AD and heart disease

Talking Dog Saves Senior, Inspires MIT Startup GeriJoy to Provide...

... service. Research shows that loneliness in the elderly is a significant risk factor for geriatric depression, Alzheimer's disease, and other functional decline, so by reducing loneliness, the GeriJoy Companion provides a range of health benefits. ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/elder-care-companion-pets/reporting-senior-abuse/prweb10631726.htm

Why risky Alzheimer's research investing persists

Alzheimer's research suffered a public blow this week with the CEO of French firm Sanofi saying investment in the disease isn't worth the risk.

http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/morning_call/2013/04/why-risky-alzheimers-research.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_triangle+%28Triangle+Business+Journal%29

Sunderland care home manager cycles to Brussels in aid of dementia

... have dementia," he said. "So I have seen the effects of the condition. "Dementia is such an important issue. Alzheimer's Society do a fantastic job and I want to support their work. "If I can generate any interest in the charity or prompt anyone ...

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/sunderland-care-home-manager-cycles-to-brussels-in-aid-of-dementia-1-5587653

Prion Protein Is Decreased in Alzheimer's Brain and Inversely...

Prion Protein Is Decreased in Alzheimer's Brain and Inversely Correlates with BACE1 Activity, Amyloid-I2 Levels and Braak Stage.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/applebyb/article/12274376

Charles Evart Burton

... mother, Esther Burton, in Antioch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family preference would be donation to the Alzheimer's Association for research. Please visit Charles' webpage at www.lifestorynet.com to sign the guest book and share a message or ...

http://www.cadillacnews.com/obits_story/?story_id=1808539&issue=20130416&year=2013

Review finds drugs, vitamin supplements may not help prevent cognitive decline in seniors

... age, but not enough to interfere with daily activities. The annual rate of decline into dementia , such as Alzheimer's disease, is about 10 per cent. Given that rate and the aging population, it's estimated the number of Canadians with dementia will ...

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130416/Review-finds-drugs-vitamin-supplements-may-not-help-prevent-cognitive-decline-in-seniors.aspx

Reminder: Amarantus Business Update Conference Call Today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern

... of Advisors, will address key aspects of the development and commercialization plans for the LymPro TestA for Alzheimer's disease. Amarantus BioScience, Inc. is a development-stage biotechnology company founded in January 2008. The Company is ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130416005564&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Dr. Ruth Westheimer Keynote Speaker for Fulbright Academy Global Health Summit

... on her own YouTube channel and Twitter account. In October 2012, Dr. Ruth published "Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver." She wrote her most recent book for the more than 15 million Americans who are responsible for the care of a loved ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/fulbrightacademy/globalhealthsummit/prweb10623150.htm

Reassessments, respect spark antipsychotic-reduction success, providers told

... Another change was revising how residents could wander. In one case, a resident who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease was admitted on Risperdal and Seroquel. Instead of restricting him to his unit, staff on other floors were told to call ...

http://www.mcknights.com/reassessments-respect-spark-antipsychotic-reduction-success-providers-told/article/288952/

Gene mutation causes higher Alzheimer's risk for blacks

A gene mutation has been identified that nearly doubles African-Americans' risk for getting Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

http://www.baxterbulletin.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baxterbulletin.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304160033%26nclick_check%3D1

Study uncovers key factor in Alzheimer's progression

Hetrick, Florence A.

... FREMONT: Florence left us to be with her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2013 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She had previously resided at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont and lately at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont. Florence ...

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=florence-a-schlea-hetrick-peg&pid=164260811&fhid=8056

Watch the Launch Trailer for Acuity Games: Word Hunt

... it needs to be addressed years before becoming at risk for the disease. Researchers report that up to half of Alzheimer's cases, the most common form of dementia may be preventable through healthier lifestyle choices. The Acuity Games line of brain ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/AcuityGames/WordHuntTrailer/prweb10631936.htm

SWHR Advocates Returning Decision Power to Women for Menopausal Hormone Therapy

... medical program directors uniquely qualified to provide recommendations in the areas of menopause symptoms, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and cancer, reviewed the most rigorous scientific research available on hormone ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10630632.htm

Exercise to prevent Alzheimer's: Better than medication, supplements and diet

If a genie magically appeared and offered me one wish for a medical condition that I would be guaranteed to never contract, my choice would be easy: Alzheimer's. I'm pretty sure that I'm not alone in feeling that way.

http://ww2.wwws-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304160001

Ruby M. Hirschey

... 18th from 4 pm - 7 pm at the Reed and Benoit Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. She was born in Watertown, NY, August 4, 1918, a daughter of John and Mary Coston. She graduated from Watertown ...

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20130416/OBIT01/704169975

Sarah's 'adventure for dementia'

Colyton woman plans a 16 mile sponsored walk between five pubs to honour her dad and help fight Alzheimer's disease Mr Greenacre was a successful publican in East Devon since the 90s and developed early onset vascular dementia around five years ago.

http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/sarah_s_adventure_for_dementia_1_2019725

Health Bulletin Board www.spokesman.com/livewell - Tue, 16 Apr 2013 PST

... be available at the door. For more information, visit www.aslfilms.com . Early-Stage Dementia Caregiving - The Alzheimer's Association Inland Northwest Chapter will present two educational programs for living with Alzheimer's. One class is designed ...

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/apr/16/health-bulletin-board-wwwspokesmancomlivewell/

Junk DNA plays important role in brain development

... disorder . He also found weaker associations between specific groups of long noncoding RNAs and Alzheimer's disease, convulsive seizures, major depressive disorder and various cancers. "Alex was the team member who developed this new research ...

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130416/Junk-DNA-plays-important-role-in-brain-development.aspx

Calendar 4/16/2013

The Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas Chapter will present an educational program titled "Creative Solutions: Tips to Manage Challenging Behaviors" from 2-3:30 p.m. at the regional office in Abilene, 301 S. Pioneer Dr., Suite 105.

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2013/apr/16/calendar-4162013/?partner=RSS

Cholesterol increases risk of Alzheimer's and heart disease

New Findings On The Brain's Immune Cells During Alzheimer's Disease Progression

The plaque deposits in the brain of Alzheimer's patients are surrounded by the brain's own immune cells, the microglia.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=259048

Protein Spheres In The Nucleus Give Wrong Signal For Cell Division,...

A new hypothesis has been developed by researchers in Bochum on how Alzheimer's disease could occur.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=259042

Company to add 100 caregivers for seniors

... light housekeeping, running errands and transportation. In addition, caregivers help seniors who suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.Pay starts at more than $8 an hour and ranges up to $10 or $11 an hour, depending on the type ...

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2013/04/16/company-to-add-100-caregivers-for-seniors.html

MindStart Offers Tips for Therapists: Succeeding with Reluctant Patients with Dementia

Patients with dementia may have difficulty participating in occupational or physical therapy programs, due to the complex nature of their dementia.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebAlzheimer_activities/dementia_activities/prweb10631429.htm

Retirement is work

... with daily activities such as eating, dressing and bathing, or who have a severe cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's disease. * Your company pension. Have you considered whether to take a lump-sum distribution instead of guaranteed monthly ...

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130416_Retirement_is_work.html

American Documentary Film Festival is a top-50 fest

April isn't devoted exclusively to music festivals. The American Documentary Film Festival April 4-8 in Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage attracted 5,000 filmgoers, including tickets for special screenings given to Palm Springs schools, the Alzheimer's Association, people with disabilities, the Rainbow Center, the Desert AIDS Project and the Rancho ... (more)

http://www.mydesert.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mydesert.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304150010%26nclick_check%3D1

Study: p38I MAPK protein functions as important switch to drive inflammatory responses in brain

Broncos' Peyton Manning gets serious about football after offseason

... during his early career offseasons? He didn't just sign a check to the Pat Summitt Foundation for the benefit of Alzheimer's disease; Manning also co-chairs the board. Brett Favre would put on Wranglers and drive a tractor around his Mississippi ...

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_23032711/broncos-peyton-manning-gets-serious-about-football-after?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dp-sports-broncos+%28Denver+Post%3A+Sports%3A+Broncos%29

Drs. Oz and Roizen: News of coffeea s benefits just keeps coming

... percent in women and 3 percent in men. Plus, 3 cups a day may help you dodge some cancers, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and Type 2 diabetes. And now a recent study has found that residents of the Greek island of Icaria, where they have ...

http://www.kansas.com/2013/04/16/2762765/drs-oz-and-roizen-news-of-coffees.html

Medical College's 'super-powered' imager delayed: Health Care Guide

... campus to house the imager and offices. The imager will be used to research brain functions and the effects of Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury and concussions. The state of Wisconsin Building Commission approved covering $10 million of ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2013/04/16/medical-colleges-super-powered.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_32+%28Biotechnology+Industry+News%29

Monday, April 15, 2013

Obama's Crowning Achievement

... the human brain -- which remains one of the greatest scientific mysteries. The BRAIN Project efforts will cover Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injuries. President Obama's interest in brain disorders ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-laney/post_4653_b_3084194.html

Brain damage in Alzheimer's linked to overactivation of enzyme

Washington, April 15 : Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have unravelled one of the major toxic mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/8328/brain-damage-in-alzheimers-linked-to-overactivation-of-enzyme.html

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of CR Intrinsic Investors, LLC

... disclosing disappointing clinical trial results for the drug bapineuzumab (AAB-001) ("bapi"). Bapi was an Alzheimer's disease treatment that was being jointly developed by Wyeth and Elan Corporation, plc. On June 17, 2008 Wyeth released top-line ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/15/7063854.htm

The kinds of disease Life Technologies targets

... from gene sequencing. Sequencing helped scientists figure out that gene mutations are partly responsible for Alzheimer's disease. Many well-known people, including singer Glen Campbell, have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Five genes have been ...

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/apr/15/life-technologies-disease-diagnose-study/

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of CR Intrinsic Investors, LLC

Belligerent, combative seniors

Alzheimer's disease appears differently in every patient, so that no two are alike.

http://www.examiner.com/article/belligerent-combative-seniors?cid=rss

Research sheds new light on traumatic brain injuries

No evidence drugs, vitamins, supplements help prevent cognitive decline in healthy older adults

... age, but not enough to interfere with daily activities. The annual rate of decline into dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, is about 10 per cent. Given that rate and the aging population, it's estimated the number of Canadians with dementia will ...

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/smh-ned041513.php

Mapping the Brain, The Astor Orphan, Billy Ray Cyrus, Madame Bovary on the Book Club

... project that President Obama announced this month, aimed at understanding problems like epilepsy, autism, and Alzheimer's disease. He'll explain the challenges of brain research and discuss whether this project will advance brain science. , she ...

http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/2013/apr/16/

Mapping the Brain

Dr. Eric Kandel , Director of the Kavli Institute for Brain Science and co-director of the Mind Brain Behavior Initiative at Columbia University Medical Center, discusses the federal brain mapping project that President Obama announced this month, aimed at understanding problems like epilepsy, autism, and Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/2013/apr/16/mapping-brain/

Dollie S. Neese | 88 | formerly of Kinderhook

... on Monday, April 15, 2013 from 6 until 8 PM at the Niebur Funeral Chapel, Barry, IL. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or the Barry Community Care Center Activity Department. On-line condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur ...

http://pikepress.com/dollie-s-neese-formerly-of-kinderhook-p8738-129.htm

Mental Health: Forgetfulness may be a signal

... anxiety, irritability/aggression and apathy. Symptoms of MCI can remain pretty stable for years, can progress to Alzheimer's or other types of dementia and can even improve. Risk factors for MCI include advancing age and having a specific gene ...

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/apr/15/mental-health-forgetfulness-may-be-a-signal/?partner=RSS

John Joseph - Jack' Hughes

... at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in memory of Jack may be made to St. Jude's Hospital or Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.

http://weirtondailytimes.com/page/content.detail/id/598154/John-Joseph--Jack--Hughes.html?nav=5010

New Study Links Air Pollution to Alzheimer's Disease -- Says Cure Alzheimer's Fund

"We suspect that humans will have an even more dramatic reaction to air pollution than mice because the human molecule is far stickier, making it highly prone to clumping and accumulation." High levels of exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study completed with a grant from the Cure Alzheimer's ... (more)

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10629377.htm

Elan's Response to Royalty Pharma Announcement

... the impact of the announced discontinuation of the development of bapineuzumab intravenous in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease; failure to comply with anti-kickback, bribery and false claims laws in the United States, Europe and elsewhere; ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/15/7062857.htm

Coconut oil: When saturated fat may be good for you

Touted as a superfood that can help us slim down, improve cholesterol, and even cure Alzheimer's disease, coconut oil is quickly topping the list of questions that I'm getting from clients, readers, and friends.

http://www.nola.com/health/index.ssf/2013/04/coconut_oil_when_saturated_fat.html

Genetic hothouse celebrates 10 years

Breakthroughs in understanding how diseases like Alzheimer's and bowel cancer take hold have been highlights of 10 years of a Welsh genetic research "hothouse," says its head.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22155179#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Little evidence that herbal medicines actually work

... substance delays clinical cognitive deterioration in dementia and produces some improvements in functioning in Alzheimer's disease patients. However, no improvement or prevention of cognitive decline is demonstrated in normal older individuals. ...

http://www.indystar.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304150052%26nclick_check%3D1

Suggestions for preventing nail-biting by ana

... and buttons and snaps and other devices that she can fuss with while sitting. These are available through the Alzheimer's store, and I believe I could make one, as well. In the meantime, other than putting bandaids on all her fingers or asking her ...

http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/question/780628/160303/

2013 BIO International Convention To Host Alzheimer's Forum

According to the Alzheimer's Association, in 2013, the disease will cost the nation $203 billion and this number is expected to rise to $1.2 trillion by 2050.

http://www.bioresearchonline.com/Doc/2013-BIO-International-Convention-to-Host-Alz-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a

Alzheimer's Advocates to Meet with SC Legislators

Alzheimer's advocates and members of the Alzheimer's Association will be traveling to the state capitol on Tuesday to discuss with legislators the growing impact of Alzheimer's on families, communities and workplaces.

http://www.wtma.com/common/more.php?m=58&article=F36E4C1CA5D911E286DEFEFDADE6840A&mode=2

Luminex testing device gets FDA approval

Luminex Corp. announced last month that it teamed up with Merck & Co. Inc. to develop an Alzheimer's disease diagnostic device.

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2013/04/15/luminex-testing-device-receives-fda.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_austin+%28Austin+Business+Journal%29

Raising money for Alzheimers

... work. BALTIMORE - More than a thousand people came out for the Dancing Stars Memory Ball to raise money to fight Alzheimer's this weekend. The big winners were Sylvia Brown, Max Curran and Jane Sewell. The event raised close to $650,000.

http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/213848605/scat/d5a8e031d9cda237

NeuroDerm Announces Enrollment in a Phase 2 Study of ND0612, a...

... 801, a combination drug for the treatment of cognitive disorders in diseases such as ADD/ADHD, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. NeuroDerm is headquartered in the Weizmann Science Park, Ness Ziona,

http://www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/appliedclinicaltrials/Phase+News/NeuroDerm-Announces-Enrollment-in-a-Phase-2-Study-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/810582?ref=25

NKOTB's Joey McIntyre Running Boston Marathon For Alzheimer's Research

New Kid of the Block and hometown star Joey McIntyre returned home to run his first Boston Marathon for Alzheimer's Disease research.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/04/15/nkotbs-joey-mcintyre-running-boston-marathon-for-alzheimers-research/

Neurodegenerative Diseases Market to 2018 - New Product Entries in...

... in the next few years, with a number of patent expiries and anticipated new drug approvals. The market for Alzheimer's disease has not seen any recent major breakthroughs, and is expected to experience a decline due to the patent expiry of several ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/neurodegenerative-diseases-market-to-2018-new-product-entries-in-both-niche-and-broader-parkinsons-disease-treatment-will-boost-market-despite-patent-cliff-new-market-report-237345.htm

Want To Get That Summer Body Back? Check These Ideas That Help

... dementia and memory loss. It's also proven that exercise can help slow the progression of brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease. Stretching and cool-down are an important parts of any workout. After workout, stretching the primary muscles will ...

http://www.emailwire.com/release/118850-Want-To-Get-That-Summer-Body-Back-Check-These-Ideas-That-Help.html

Nutrition Science Initiative to study link between diet, obesity and obesity-related diseases

... the link between diet , obesity , and obesity-related diseases, including diabetes , heart disease, stroke , Alzheimer's disease, and cancer . This commitment follows LJAF's Laura and John Arnold are dedicated to promoting efforts which seek to ...

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130415/Nutrition-Science-Initiative-to-study-link-between-diet-obesity-and-obesity-related-diseases.aspx

Alzheimer's Disease: A Type of Diabetes?

Some recent research suggests that Alzheimer's Disease might actually be a form of diabetes.

http://counsellingresource.com/features/2013/04/15/alzheimers-disease-a-type-of-diabetes/

Amarantus to Present at BIO Business Forum April 23rd

... disorders. The Company also owns intellectual property and licenses for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. For further information please visit www.Amarantus.com . This press release contains forward-looking statements ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130415005449&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

How Exercise And Other Activities Beat Back Dementia

... "It's simply not pre-destined for all human beings," Bryan James tells Shots. He's an epidemiologist at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago. "Lots of people live into their 90s and even 100s with no symptoms of dementia." So what can you ...

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/04/15/how-exercise-and-other-activities-beat-back-dementia?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

What's going on throughout the area

The Alzheimer's Association will be holding its local monthly caregiver support group meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at Eastern Gateway Community College, 4000 Sunset Blvd., Room 1500, Steubenville.

http://www.hsconnect.com/page/content.detail/id/585320/What-s-going-on-throughout-the-area.html?nav=5004

FluoroPharma Announces Appointment of Dr. Joseph A. Pierro to the Board of Directors

... for detection of inflamed atherosclerotic plaque in peripheral arteries, agents with the potential to image Alzheimer's disease and agents that could potentially be used for imaging specific cancers. In addition to the United States, Europe and ...

http://www.freshnews.com/news/784648/fluoropharma-announces-appointment-dr-joseph-a-pierro-board-directors

Program gives caregivers tools to cope

But Kakugawa said it all comes down to perception. ~~ During the four years that Frances Kakugawa cared for her ailing mother with Alzheimer's disease, she often found it tough to shake the feelings of fear, grief and anxiety.

http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=202969511&id=202969511&utm_medium=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+staradvertiser_rss+%28Staradvertiser+Headlines%29&utm_campaign=Feed%253A%2Bstaradvertiser_rss%2B%2528Staradvertiser%2BHeadlines%2529

NE Ind. woman, 74, found dead in pond near home

A 74-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease has died after she apparently left her apartment and ended up in northeastern Indiana pond.

http://www.wxix.com/story/21977804/ne-ind-woman-74-found-dead-in-pond-near-home

How Alzheimer's could occur

... shown in red. Credit: Thorsten Muller A new hypothesis has been developed by researchers in Bochum on how Alzheimer's disease could occur. They analysed the interaction of the proteins FE65 and BLM that regulate cell division. In the cell ...

http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/life_sciences/alzheimer_039_s_occur_212591.html

Why you should be concerned about MSG

... many conditions can cause the blood-brain barrier to provide insufficient protection. Health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, autism, brain injury, brain tumors, heatstroke, hypertension, infections, Lyme disease, stroke, medications, ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/039918_MSG_food_labels_excitotoxins.html

Stanford Grange gets national honor

... Christiansen came to Stanford Grange No. 808 to accept a check for $2,000 the organization had raised for the Alzheimer's Association. Christiansen, whose husband, Fred, died in December, received assistance from the association and was at the ...

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.poughkeepsiejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304150025%26nclick_check%3D1

Margaret Dorothy Jeffers

Margaret Dorothy Jeffers, 79, of Creston, died Wednesday morning, April 10, 2013 in Largo, Florida, following a battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

http://medinagazette.northcoastnow.com/2013/04/15/margaret-dorothy-jeffers/

Choir gives voice to John Carroll U study on students' knowledge of people with dementia

... in February for a two-month pilot study to look at whether college students' perceptions of fellow singers with Alzheimer's disease changed. John Carroll researcher Phyllis Braudy Harris came up with the study idea from concepts that dementia ...

http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2013/04/choir_gives_voice_to_john_carr.html

Community record

... prayer requests to prayers4loudonville@yahoo.com. For more information, call Susan at 330-275-1272. Wooster Alzheimer's Support Group, 1 p.m., Wooster United Methodist Church, 243 N. Market St. Alzheimer's Association at 330-966-7343 or ...

http://www.the-daily-record.com/local%20news/2013/04/15/community-record

Inside The Brains Of People Over 80 With Exceptional Memory

Most research on memory loss in the elderly focuses on dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other brain diseases.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/04/15/inside-the-brains-of-people-over-80-with-exceptional-memory?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

How Exercise And Other Activities Beat Back Dementia

... "It's simply not pre-destined for all human beings," Bryan James tells Shots. He's an epidemiologist at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago. "Lots of people live into their 90s and even 100s with no symptoms of dementia." So what can you ...

http://www.wnyc.org/npr_articles/2013/apr/15/how-exercise-and-other-activities-beat-back-dementia/

Memories in the making: art program helps individuals with Alzheimer's disease

For some individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, painting with watercolors may produce a flood of memories.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/memories-in-the-making-art-program-helps-individuals-with-alzheimer-s-disease-1.1473166

How Exercise And Other Activities Beat Back Dementia

... "It's simply not pre-destined for all human beings," Bryan James tells Shots. He's an epidemiologist at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago. "Lots of people live into their 90s and even 100s with no symptoms of dementia." So what can you ...

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/11/176920391/how-exercise-and-other-activities-beat-back-dementia?ft=1&f=1007

How Exercise And Other Activities Beat Back Dementia

... "It's simply not pre-destined for all human beings," Bryan James tells Shots. He's an epidemiologist at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago. "Lots of people live into their 90s and even 100s with no symptoms of dementia." So what can you ...

http://nhpr.org/post/how-exercise-and-other-activities-beat-back-dementia

74-year-old found in pond dies

... in a pond in South Whitley died Sunday, according to Indiana conservation officers. Bonnie Knetter, who had Alzheimer's disease, lived in an apartment at 7550 Whitley County Road W. 500 S. Her relatives came to check on her Sunday morning, but she ...

http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130415/LOCAL07/304159928

EDITORIAL: Frightening growth of dementia makes it a national priority

... and, further, not one we can do much about - at least yet. The crisis is dementia and its most common form, Alzheimer's disease. The most extensive and rigorous study of the costs of dementia finds that it is America's most expensive disease, $109 ...

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/apr/15/frightening-growth-of-dementia-makes-it-a/?partner=RSS

Alzheimer's program - 04/16 -- 04/16/13 at Alzheimer's Association-North Central Tx. Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas Chapter will present an educational program, "Creative Solutions: Tips to Manage Challenging Behaviors," from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Abilene Regional Office, 301 S. Pioneer Drive, Suite 105.

http://www.reporternews.com/events/2013/apr/16/13190/

Your Life: Even with dementia, the spark of life remains

After attending the Oklahoma City Alzheimer's Association's 13th annual Memory Gala last week, I was reminded of my daughter Krista's experience as a chaplain on an Alzheimer's and dementia ward at a large hospital for the elderly in New Haven, Conn.

http://newsok.com/your-life-even-with-dementia-the-spark-of-life-remains/article/3786186?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Newsok%2FLife+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+life%29

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RUB researchers develop new hypothesis on occurrence of Alzheimer's disease

A new hypothesis has been developed by researchers in Bochum on how Alzheimer's disease could occur.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130415/RUB-researchers-develop-new-hypothesis-on-occurrence-of-Alzheimers-disease.aspx

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Alzheimer's CARE Training to be held Wednesday, April 10th

Wilmington area families are invited to attend a free Alzheimer's CARE training workshops that will be offered on Wednesday, April 10.

http://islandgazette.net/news-server5/index.php/local-business-news/business-news/health-and-wellness/19074-alzheimer-s-care-training-to-be-held-wednesday-april-10th-2013

Alzheimer's CARE Training to be held Wednesday, April 10th

... Religion. All from local authors living in our community. Wilmington area families are invited to attend a free Alzheimer's CARE training workshops that will be offered on Wednesday, April 10. Each session will be held from 3 pm-6pm at Home Instead ...

http://islandgazette.net/news-server5/index.php/local-business-news/business-news/health-and-wellness/19062-alzheimer-s-care-training-to-be-held-wednesday-april-10th

Health/Wellness

... to loved ones. Whether a patient faces a simple health problem, such as a head cold, or one as complex as Alzheimer's disease, relieving the symptoms is often as important as resolving the issue itself. Yet for the more than 5 million Americans ...

http://www.proctorjournal.com/24842/2008/healthwellness

Mung bean extract for sepsis and kidney bean leaves to get rid of bed bugs

... for Medical Research is home to international scientific leaders in many areas including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sepsis, human genetics, pulmonary hypertension, leukemia, ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/mung-bean-extract-for-sepsis-and-kidney-bean-leaves-to-get-rid-of-bed-bugs?cid=rss

Salon hosts fundraiser to help Athens resident

... Capital Ave. Edelen lives in Athens and was diagnosed with Front Temporal Lobe Dementia (FTD) in 2012. Under the Alzheimer's umbrella, FTD is an aggressive type of dementia and Edelen and his family know that daily care and 24-hour supervision or ...

http://onlineathens.com/k-12-schools/2013-04-14/salon-hosts-fundraiser-help-athens-resident

Give A Day To Those Facing Alzheimer's

Across the U.S., more than five million people are living with Alzheimer's disease every day and more than 15 million Americans are their caregivers.

http://lasvegasnewstrip.com/index.php/news/health-news/473-give-a-day-to-those-facing-alzheimer-s

Helping families cope with Alzheimer's

Taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease is not easy and getting in touch with support groups in English isn't easy either.

http://www.cjad.com/CJADLocalNews/entry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10530381

The Benefits Of B12 Injections

... to help patients. Other possible diseases and disorders that B12 injections may help include heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and autism. B12 helps to break down homocysteine, which is often found in people suffering from a B12 deficiency. ...

http://www.thepeachpit.net/the-benefits-of-b12-injections/

Ian celebrates 60th with European cycle fundraiser

A MANAGER will swap his suit for cycling shorts to pedal across Europe in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.

http://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/10354346.Ian_celebrates_60th_with_European_cycle_fundraiser/?ref=rss

Pink Sheet's Alert - Intellect Neurosciences, Inc.(PINK:ILNS), Dutch...

... company, engages in the discovery and development of proprietary drug candidates for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases associated with oxidative stress. Has ILNS Found The Bottom and Ready To Move Up? Find Out Here Dutch Gold ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/pink-sheets-alert-intellect-neurosciences-incpinkilns-dutch-gold-resources-incpinkdgri-geo-vision-internato-pinkgvit-gulf-united-energy-incpinkglfe-237333.htm

Dementia caregivers conference planned for May 15 at Sarvis Conference Center in Flint

... open to the public. The conference will be primarily used as a resource to show those dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's disease that they are not alone, according to Susan Peterson, hospice specialist at Gentiva Hospice. "It gives them ideas of ...

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/04/dementia_caregivers_conference.html

Frailty among Alzheimer's Disease Patients.

Alzheimer's disease is strictly connected with aging and frailty. Although dementia contributes to frailty, it is not well established whether AD patients could be per se defined "frail". At the same time, it is not known whether among AD patients, which are a heterogeneous group of patients, it is possible to identify a subgroup of frail ... (more)

http://www.citeulike.org/user/paldaily/article/12270678

John Carroll University intergenerational choir to perform in University Heights

John Carroll's new intergenerational choir will perform April 17 at the 23rd annual Alzheimer's disease educational event: The Power of Music and Alzheimer's Disease.

http://www.cleveland.com/university-heights/index.ssf/2013/04/john_carroll_university_interg.html

Dementia's toll

... of him full time," said Mr. Catchings, who sits on the board of directors of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. "I know that Alzheimer's is the next big epidemic that our country will face. We really need to get involved to ...

http://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2013/04/14/Dementia-s-toll-1.html

Famie film looks at embracing aging

... Sunday. Tickets for the movie are $10 apiece, with a part of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. To reserve six or more tickets, call (248) 750-1030.

http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20130414/NEWS02/304140360/1019/rss02

UC's Heath: Financial literacy powerful for kids

... schools donate the most. Classes will usually donate to a charity that they have personal connections to - the Alzheimer's Association because of grandparents who are stricken; Children's Hospital because a classmate has spent time there. One school ...

http://news.cincinnati.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.cincinnati.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304140049%26nclick_check%3D1

Newborns' brain traits studied

Brain images from newborns are giving scientists a glimpse of the future - not just into the lives of their tiny subjects but also paths to treatment for adult patients with schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130414/LIFE/304140355/-1/rss09

Effects of donepezil 23 mg on Severe Impairment Battery domains in...

Effects of donepezil 23 mg on Severe Impairment Battery domains in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease: evaluating the impact of baseline severity Introduction The US Food and Drug Administration approved a 23 mg daily dose of donepezil for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease based on outcomes from a large trial ... (more)

http://www.citeulike.org/user/paldaily/article/12270622

Retirement planning has become 'rocket science'

... with daily activities such as eating, dressing and bathing, or who have a severe cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's disease. * Your company pension. Have you considered whether to take a lump-sum distribution instead of guaranteed monthly ...

http://www.delawareonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawareonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304140012%26nclick_check%3D1

Towns briefs

... at 845-486-3601. EAST FISHKILL - There will be a series of workshops on living with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease presented by the Alzheimer's Association, Dutchess and Ulster Chapter at 2 p.m. Monday and April 22 and 29 at the East ...

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.poughkeepsiejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304140069%26nclick_check%3D1

Drat It: Uncle Bob will never change

... that year, or maybe northern Michigan, but I had other reasons for choosing our destination: Uncle Bob had Alzheimer's disease. I wanted to see him again. He was not as tidy as I remembered, and he needed a shave. I had never before seen a hint of ...

http://www.marionstar.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marionstar.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304140004%26nclick_check%3D1

Michelle Singletary: Have a plan for retirement

... with daily activities such as eating, dressing and bathing, or who have a severe cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's disease. * Your company pension. Have you considered whether to take a lump-sum distribution instead of guaranteed monthly ...

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.montgomeryadvertiser.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304140008%26nclick_check%3D1

Famie film looks at embracing aging

... Tickets for the movie are $10 apiece, with a part of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. To reserve six or more tickets, call (248) 750-1030. jgrossman@hometownlife.com | (586) 826-7030 Twitter: ...

http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304140360

Simple strategies keys to combat Alzheimer's

Simple strategies promoting health can delay Alzheimer's disease by many years.

http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2013/apr/14/simple-strategies-keys-combat-alzheimers-20130414/

Faces in the Crowd: Nicole McGurin, Holden

... is hoping this Boston Marathon is at least as much fun as her first. McGurin, who again is representing the Alzheimer's Association, finished in 4 hours, 30 minutes two years ago, but her training and road racing since indicate much could be trimmed ...

http://www.telegram.com:80/article/20130414/NEWS/104149914/1009/rss01&source=rss

Study: Dementia tops cancer, heart disease in cost

Cancer and heart disease are bigger killers, but Alzheimer's is the most expensive malady in the U.S., costing families and society $157 billion to $215 billion a year, according to a new study that looked at this in unprecedented detail.

http://www.the-daily-record.com/ap%20general%20news/2013/04/14/study-dementia-tops-cancer-heart-disease-in-cost

Masonic Aging Services Acquires Canadian Based Mobicare to Aid Unpaid Caregivers

... a year ago, we embarked on a journey to help make easier the lives of families dealing with the management of Alzheimer's disease through the use of technology," said Omer Dor, Chief Executive Officer, EDO Mobile Health. That amazing journey started ...

http://www.pr.com/press-release/485195

Margaret Jeffers

... Dorothy Jeffers, 79, of Creston, died Wednesday morning, April 10, 2013 in Largo, Fla. following a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Margaret was born June 16, 1933 in Lodi, the daughter of the late George H. and Dorothy (Keener) Emerson and married ...

http://www.the-daily-record.com/obituaries/2013/04/14/margaret-jeffers

Stars pack KMA Power of Love Gala

... MGM Grand Garden Arena honored producer Quincy Jones and actor Michael Caine. The annual event raises money for Alzheimer's disease awareness and research.

http://www.lasvegasherald.com/index.php/sid/213822304/scat/1e0899715fbc2697

Barnoldswick and Earby Rotary Club event supports good causes

... organised by Barnoldswick and Earby Rotary Club. Members have decided to donate A 500 towards the fight against Alzheimer's disease, and A 300 to local charity Bosom Friends. A further A 100 will go towards a race night organised to help send ...

http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/10349766.Barnoldswick_and_Earby_Rotary_Club_event_supports_good_causes/

Fulmer leads 'Knox Walk' against Alzheimer's

... Coach Phillip Fulmer and his family led the 23rd annual "Knox Walk" through downtown Knoxville on Saturday. Alzheimer's Tennessee said it hopes to raise a record $260,000 through the walk this year. Last year, 1,500 people raised more than $240,000 ...

http://www.wbir.com/news/article/264723/2/Fulmer-leads-Knox-Walk-against-Alzheimers

Stars pack KMA Power of Love Gala

... MGM Grand Garden Arena honored producer Quincy Jones and actor Michael Caine. The annual event raises money for Alzheimer's disease awareness and research.

http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/213822304/scat/665230c96a861075

Amazing Country Kids 4-H note

... which members wear seat belts while traveling. Justin Draise read the treasurer's report, and a discussion about Alzheimer's disease was led by Jason Shuman, the club's health and safety officer. Wampler then moved to discuss all old business, but ...

http://www.chillicothegazette.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chillicothegazette.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304130040%26nclick_check%3D1

Not all dementia is Alzheimer's

When we think of dementia as a disease, the first thought is Alzheimer's, but there is another form of dementia that accounts for about a third of all cases diagnosed.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130414-LIFE-304140325

Number of dementia cases, costs to double within next 3 decades

When Toni Moore and her brother, Joe, noticed their mother showed signs of Alzheimer's disease four years ago, it was a devastating blow.

http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20130414/NEWS09/304149974/-1/RSS01

Free cancer screenings in Gulfport on Saturday

... about oral cancer at oralcancer.org. Fashion show benefit: A fashion show for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay, 1255 Pasadena Ave. S, South Pasadena. ...

http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/free-cancer-screenings-in-gulfport-on-saturday/2114903

Robert D. Protti

Robert Protti died date at Pathway Hospice at McKee, from a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.reporterherald.com/ci_20347712/robert-d-protti?source=most_emailed

We now know that many disorders are physiological, not psychological

... network of axons. By tracking these pathways, MUSC researchers are studying brain disorders including ADHD and Alzheimer's disease. The colors represent the direction water molecules are moving. Exhaustion weighs her down until she gets out of bed. ...

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130414/PC16/130419587/1165/we-now-know-that-many-disorders-are-physiological-not-psychological

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Are you prepared for long-term care?

... 40 percent of us will spend some time in a nursing home. About 14 percent of individuals older than 71 have Alzheimer's disease, which often leads to a need for nursing home care. Ideally, our families would care for us as we continued living at ...

http://www.chillicothegazette.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chillicothegazette.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304130021%26nclick_check%3D1

TAU research cause of Alzheimer's disease

A new research study at Tel Aviv University hypothesizes that interference with brain activity at high frequency is liable to be the main cause of Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=309740&R=R77

Retirement preparation is hard work

... with daily activities such as eating, dressing and bathing, or who have a severe cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's disease. Your company pension. Have you considered whether to take a lump-sum distribution instead of guaranteed monthly ...

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130413/COLUMN67/130419888

Notebook: Unforgotten lives of dementia sufferers

... will tailor individual treatment for patients. Dementia, the generic term for a range of conditions including Alzheimer's A disease, is the progressive loss of the powers of the brain; it can cause memory loss, changes of mood and personality, ...

http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/features/notebook-unforgotten-lives-of-dementia-sufferers-1-2894119

Service to Others 'Second Nature' for Late Moorestonian

Ruth Mae Frock Martin, 82, died peacefully at The Evergreens on Friday, April 5, after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer's. Ruth was born on June 2, 1930, in Philadelphia, to the late Ruth and Roy Frock.

http://moorestown.patch.com/articles/service-to-others-second-nature-for-late-moorestonian

Breakthrough in Alzheimer's research

Scientists have now revealed one of the major toxic mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.brainphysics.com/news/research/breakthrough-in-alzheimers-research

Support group available for caregivers

... fourth Tuesday of every month in the library at 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, the support group is sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of Connecticut . Upcoming meeting are April 23, May 11 and 28, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23 and Aug. 13 and 27. ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Support-group-available-for-caregivers-4432155.php

... management tips for people with dementia and their carers to kick-start their two year charity partnership with Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland. The two charities and Lloyds Banking Group plan to tackle some of the problems faced by ...

http://www.abc6.com/story/21820625/top-financial-tips-for-people-with-dementia-mark-start-of-partnership-between-lloyds-banking-group-and-alzheimers-society

Give A Day To Those Facing Alzheimer's

Across the U.S., more than five million people are living with Alzheimer's disease every day and more than 15 million Americans are their caregivers.

http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php/news/health/3725-give-a-day-to-those-facing-alzheimer-s.html

HuCNS-SC (StemCells).

... for spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders, such as demyelinating disease, stroke and Alzheimer's disease. A phase I trial of HuCNS-SC for infantile and late-infantile NCL has been initiated, following the March 2006 U.S. Food ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/leonardcj/article/12268103

New assisted living facility delaying opening

... will be able to meet and interact with one another. There also are life stations provided for the residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia that Martin says help to calm the residents. The life stations currently completed are a nursery and a ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/13/7060036.htm

Add Your Voice in Advocating for Alzheimer'sa

... President Barack Obama has put an additional $100 million in his 2014 budget to be used in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and the implementation of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's disease. These funds will be used for research, ...

http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/727598/160276/advocating-legislators/

Learn How to Juggle and Improve Your Brain's Power

... brain. Juggling specialists, such as JuggleFit, have clarified the activity will help: relieve stress, fight off Alzheimer's disease, sharpen concentration, increase dexterity, ward off food cravings, and assist in the cessation of smoking. ...

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/learn-how-to-juggle-and-improve-your-brains-power.html

Meeting the needs of caregivers on Staten Island

The Staten Island Council of Churches, an organization that draws its membership from a wide variety of Christian denominations on Staten Island, is hosting a new retreat on Thursday to help caregivers, clergy, family and others dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.silive.com/worship/2013/04/meeting_the_needs_of_caregiver.html

Study: Enzyme Linked to Obesity May Contribute to Alzheimer's

Do you have family members in Coronado or beyond who are battling Alzheimer's? New local research could help contribute to therapies to help.

http://coronado.patch.com/articles/coronado-san-diego-scripps-neuron-enzyme-study-links-obesity-enzyme-to-alzheimers

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Classes Offered at SAGE

This spring and fall, SAGE Eldercare is offering caregivers an educational series of courses, "Alzheimer's / Dementia Care Series," specifically aimed at those caregivers who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia.

http://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2013/04/alzheimers_and_dementia_care_c.html

Presentation to explore planning essentials for Alzheimer caregivers

The discussion will explore how dementia affects the brain and will offer family caregivers excellent tips and techniques to ensure successful day-to-day interaction with someone with Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304130122

Program focuses on legal/financial planning for families dealing with Alzheimer's

Volunteer opportunities of the week announced

... Half days or twice a month volunteering is great, too. Training is offered one- to-two times a year with the Alzheimer's Association and also in-house training. This is strongly encouraged and offered at no cost to you. * REINS: The hands of the ...

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304130291

BRIEFLY: Yard sale to boost La Vergne senior center; Event spotlights ...

... contact Kim Holden at 615-225-5535 or Cathy Kirchner at 615-898-5814. MURFREESBORO - Families dealing with Alzheimer's or other dementias may find the help they need at a free workshop set for 10 a.m. Wednesday. Developed by Home Instead Senior ...

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Our Opinion: Family care

... the contract list the hours and each specific service that will be provided. Have you cared for a relative with Alzheimer's? Could you predict a year or two in advance how many hours a day you would need and exactly how you would spend them caring ...

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