Don’t be a Victim: Safety in living with Alzheimer’s 7:27 AM
WCNC – Sylvia Fiano uses painting as therapy. She didn t pick up a brush until Alzheimer s overtook her life. Her symptoms started early at the age of 46. But almost four years later, the disease has changed everything. I couldn t remember things

Regular Mini Doses of Caffeine More Energizing Than Morning Mug
Scientific American – A lot of people start their day with a big cup of coffee, hoping that the caffeine will invigorate them. But findings published today in the May issue of the journal SLEEP indicate that there might be a better way to stay awake for long periods

Danger lurks in households 
Household dangers are lurking at every turn for caregivers of individuals with memory loss.

Doctor says women s rights still at risk
Lincoln Journal Star – Why not slit my throat before I get Alzheimers? ” never ending debate wrote on January 31, 2007 8:19 AM : “This same debate has been going on for decades, but in all reality, abortions have always happened, with or without the help of a doctor, or the

Missing link in the process leading to Alzheimer’s disease identified 
Washington, Feb. 8: University of Virginia scientists have identified a major missing link in the process that destroys nerve cells in Alzheimer’s disease, an incurable disease that slowly destroys memory and cognitive abilities.

Canadian patients to benefit from renewal of CIHR/RX&D Health Research
CNW Group – MANITOBA The search for a new treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the fourth-leading cause of death in Canada and the U.S. and the most common cause of dementia in elderly populations, affecting more than

Mitchells donate $5M to UTMB disease center
Houston Business Journal – Since then, the Mitchells have endowed the George and Cynthia Mitchell Distinguished Chair in Geriatric Medicine, established the original Mitchell Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research and its drug discovery and development program, and broadened

It’s so cold smoke detectors think it’s hot
Cleveland Plain Dealer – Nevertheless, we compare the Thad Five with Michigan’s Fab Five. Mary Kay Cabot says Browns guard Gene Hickerson’s election to the Football Hall of Fame comes too late, as he has developed Alzheimer’s. And columnist Bud Shaw sees something unusual in

New research may help alzheimers sufferers 
Pioneering brain scientist Richard Faull came to Marlborough on Friday with a message of hope for people suffering from Alzheimers and other neurological conditions.

Princess pushes Alzheimer’s help 
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, daughter of the late actress Rita Hayworth and infamous Aly Khan of Persia, was honored at a cocktail reception presented by the Alzheimer’s Association at Thunderbird Country Club last week.