Archive for February, 2007

Alzheimers Disease: – More Pets Encountering Dementia, Medical Problems 

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

More Pets Encountering Dementia, Medical Problems 
Veterinary care is allowing dogs and cats to live much longer than ever before. As a result, dementia is something many pet owners are facing.

Nurse’s aide is arrested in alleged patient abuse 
ALBANY — A ... continue reading

Alzheimers Disease: – Radical Cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr Says U.S. Security Plan for Baghdad Is Doomed to Failure 

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Radical Cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr Says U.S. Security Plan for Baghdad Is Doomed to Failure 
Advocates in Kentucky are calling for a system to notify authorties when Alzheimer’s victims wander off. The system would be modeled after the Amber Alert system for missing children.

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Alzheimers Disease: – UPDATE: Elderly Alzheimer’s patient found 

Monday, February 26th, 2007

UPDATE: Elderly Alzheimer’s patient found 
Mobile Police found the man in downtown Mobile.

Tax forms add two charities 
Six charities have been booted off the section of the Illinois tax return that enables taxpayers to make donations. Thirteen charities remain, including two new ... continue reading

Alzheimers Disease: – UTMB gets grant for stem cell research 

Sunday, February 25th, 2007

UTMB gets grant for stem cell research 
GALVESTON A $500,000 grant from the Cullen Foundation will support neurological stem cell research at the University of Texas Medical Branch by funding the purchase of an advanced microscope and supporting a postdoctoral fellow who assists in the ... continue reading

Alzheimers Disease: – VeriChip Corporation Partners with Alzheimer’s Community Care to Conduct Study of VeriMed Patient Identification System 

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

VeriChip Corporation Partners with Alzheimer’s Community Care to Conduct Study of VeriMed Patient Identification System 
VeriChip Corporation , a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, announced today it has partnered with Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc., headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, to conduct ... continue reading