Archive for July, 2011

Going from Alzheimer’s researcher to patient

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Rae Lyn Burke was driving to work in Menlo Park when it happened – she realized she couldn’t do math anymore. A career scientist who’d worked at many of the Bay Area’s major biotech companies, Burke was used to doing…

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Alzheimer’s Association seeks public input before building National Alzheimer’s Plan

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

On Tuesday, Aug. 23, the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter will hold a public input session to solicit views, comments and perspectives from stakeholders in the Alzheimer’s community to form the development of a successful National Alzheimer’s Plan.

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USU study: Losing parent at young age elevates Alzheimer’s risk

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

USU study: Losing parent at young age elevates Alzheimer’s risk By patty henetz The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jul 29, 2011 07:58PM MDT A study based on Cache County residents says that children whose parents die may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease as they grow old. The ... continue reading

On the Alzheimer’s horizon

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

With more than 5 million people suffering from the disease in the U.S., the pressure is on to find better methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

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Health Tip: When a Person With Alzheimer’s Eats

Friday, July 29th, 2011

(HealthDay News) — Mealtime with an Alzheimer’s patient can be stressful and challenging, to make sure the patient gets sufficient nutrition.

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