Alzheimer's spreads through linked nerve cells

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Washington, March 22 (ANI): Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may spread within nerve networks in the brain by moving directly between connected neurons, instead of in other ways proposed by scientists, such as by propagating in all directions, results of a new study suggested.

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Alzheimer's Conference set for March 28

Friday, March 16th, 2012

Insight. Information. Education. Safety. Questions. Answers. These are the threads that will be woven into fabric of the 23 rd annual Alzheimer’s Conference, which will be held Wednesday, March 28, in the Dothan Civic Center. The educational conference is open to both professional and family caregivers for patients who suffer ... continue reading

On Books: Stories in ‘Inside Alzheimer’s’ help caregivers connect with loved ones

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia afflict many people as they age, and caring for these loved ones can be an exhausting and emotionally draining experience.

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Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Common Complaints, from Poor Eyesight to Denture Trouble

Friday, July 15th, 2011

As we age, all sorts of things may start to break down. Joints ache, or vision fails, and or maybe cognitive abilities falter. The leading known risk for getting Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia is simply getting older, followed, some studies suggest, by major illnesses, such as diabetes, ... continue reading

Autopsies Reveal Alzheimer’s Often Misdiagnosed

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is not always clear-cut, raising the possibility of misdiagnoses among many seniors.

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