Feline form of Alzheimers strikes ageing cats 
London – Ageing cats can suffer from a form of Alzheimers disease, just like their owners. But a healthy diet, mental stimulation and companionship could reduce the risk of the debilitating illness, scientists say.

Obituaries published 12/06/06 
GANSEVOORT — Pamela Rose Bergquist, 44, of Gansevoort died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 at the Glens Falls Hospital after a long illness.

Death Records
Henderson Gleaner, KY - Dec 9, 2006… Leach, Birdie Elizabeth; 86; Evansville; died 11/18; respiratory failure, Alzheimers disease. Leister, Paul W.; 77; Ft. Branch, Ind.; died 11/20; lung cancer. …

High doses of lithium-like drugs may impair neuronal function 
CHAPEL HILL — New laboratory research suggests that lithium and other drugs that inhibit a particular enzyme, GSK-3 beta, should be used with caution in treating Alzheimer’s disease because too high a dose can impair, rather than enhance, neuronal function.

KIND HEARTS 
Alzheimers (Scotland): 40 Remembering Sommie, dearest husband, dad and papa. Sadly missed by Jean and family. Beatson Oncology Unit: 30 In memory of Nancy Eyton, a beloved mum and wife who passed away on December 10, 2002. Willie and family.

Scientists Find Possible Alzheimer’s Fingerprint 
Scientists appear to have found a fingerprint of Alzheimer’s disease lurking in patients’ spinal fluid, a step toward a test for the memory-robbing disease.

Wards display generosity
Enid News & Eagle – There are an estimated 4.5 million Americans with Alzheimer s disease. Lymphoma, cancer of the lymphatic system, has been diagnosed in 66,000 Americans this year. In an effort to combat these diseases, Lew and Myra Ward of Enid donated $1 million

No Rx for Alzheimer’s aggression
Arizona Daily Star – Three-fourths of the 4.5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease develop aggression, hallucinations or delusions, which can lead them to lash out at caregivers or harm themselves.

8th District Candidates on Stem Cell Research
WBAY Green Bay – We’ve made great advancements in adult stem cells, umbilical cord blood, and we should be really thrilled about that,” said Gard. Kagen says the research could lead to cures for juvenile diabetes, alzheimers, parkinson’s, and even cancer in the years

Schools to contribute in reviving cultures of IPs 
STATE COLLEGES and universities throughout the country will contribute their resources in documenting and reviving the cultures of indigenous peoples (IPs), an official from the National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA).