Many Alzheimer’s Cases Go Unrecognized: Report

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

TUESDAY, Sept. 13 (HealthDay News) — Diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease early is essential if patients are to benefit from the medications currently used for this dementia, a new report stresses.

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Moderate Drinking May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s, Other Dementia

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Title: Moderate Drinking May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s, Other Dementia Category: Health News Created: 8/16/2011 4:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 8/17/2011

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New Alzheimer’s criteria published

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

“Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association” has published advance online versions of four articles on www.alzheimersanddementia.org that comprise new criteria and guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. These articles were developed and written by workgroups spearheaded by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute on …

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Stress Release for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Stress Release for Alzheimer’s Caregivers “Breaking the Silence: A Caregiver’s Voice” by Frances H. Kakugawa Gives Advice, Instruction, and Inspiring Poetry for Caregivers to Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, or Other Major Illness. Nevada City, CA (PRWEB) November 7, 2010 November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National ... continue reading

Heavy Smoking Linked to Alzheimer’s in Study

Monday, October 25th, 2010

MONDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) — Heavy smoking in middle age seems to increase the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, a large new study suggests.

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