Archive for September, 2011

Alzheimer’s Association applauds hero Sherry Pearce

Friday, September 30th, 2011

With more than 35 million people living with dementia around the world and nearly 15 million Americans caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, this global epidemic demands the same attention as its…

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Alzheimer Association ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ coming to Lufkin

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter Press Release The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Lufkin residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating

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Abnormal Protein May Explain Loss of Smell With Alzheimer’s

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

THURSDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDay News) — A loss of a sense of smell can be one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

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End-Stage Alzheimer’s Patients Often Hospitalized Unnecessarily

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) — Almost one in every five patients with advanced Alzheimer’s or other form of severe dementia will be shuttled from a nursing home to a hospital during their last few months of life, a new U.S. study shows.

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Study Suggests Link Between Sleep Deprivation, Alzheimer’s Risk

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) — A new study shows that levels of amyloid beta, a byproduct of brain activity that is considered a marker for Alzheimer’s disease, normally rise during the day and decrease at night.

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