Care is scarce for Valley Alzheimer’s patients

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Finding care for a parent or grandparent with Alzheimer’s disease in the central San Joaquin Valley can be tough – there is a growing population of people in need and a shortage of beds. Fresno County Supervisor Susan Anderson discovered the problem when she began looking for a place with ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s damage may begin at a young age, study finds

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Alzheimer’s disease research has shifted to looking for the earliest signs and symptoms of the disease process. A new study has found evidence of early brain damage in some young people at increased risk for the disease.

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Scientists find five new Alzheimer’s risk genes

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Scientists looking for the genetic triggers that lead to Alzheimer’s have identified five more, doubling the number linked with the mind-wasting disease.

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Alzheimer’s group seeking Champions’

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

The Alzheimer’s Association is looking for local “Champions” to participate in the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in the annual Memory Walk, to be held at Haile Plantation Saturday at 8 a.m.

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Alzheimer’s Family Services looking for teams for event

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Alzheimer’s Family Services looking for teams for annual event

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