Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to hold National Memory Screening Day

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

VINELAND — This year’s National Memory Screening Day, being recognized on Tuesday, will mark the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s ninth annual initiative to emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention as related to the devastating disease and other memory-related ailments.

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Event aims to teach the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

COLUMBIA — Even though Alzheimer’s disease has no cure, there are benefits to knowing if a person has it. At an upcoming event, people can learn about early signs of the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association Mid-Missouri Chapter will host “Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters” beginning at ... continue reading

Health notes: Alzheimer’s care, cancer survivors

Monday, October 24th, 2011

New Dawn Memory Care plans to break ground this fall on its first assisted-living location in Arizona.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Offers Insights, Hope

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Alzheimer’s disease — the condition that robs those afflicted of their memory and eventually their life — is one of the most feared diseases by the baby boomer generation. In 1997, according to the American Journal of Public Health, approximately 2.32 million Americans had the disease with that number expected ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s walk raises funds and awareness

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

The late Ella “Pat” Paul loved yellow roses, the flowers that symbolize joy. It’s an emotion that her daughter continued to provide as Alzheimer’s disease faded her memory.

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