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More Scientists to Study Alzheimer's Disease
(Source: TheapeuticsDaily) - Prior to 1980, cardiovascular disease and infections were the top fatal diseases of Americans, explained Mark Cochran, CEO of the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute (Morgantown, WV).
How Much Thanks Does a Caregiver Deserve
(Source: Wall Street Journal) - Shirley Hirsch's mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, lived for three years with Annie, a private caregiver who bathed her, cooked her meals and did housework. But when Ms. Hirsch and her four sisters moved their mom into a nursing home in 2000, they grappled with an often-awkward decision: how to give Annie the proper thank you.
Resources On Alzheimer's Disease
(Source: CBS) - Dementia is a brain disorder that affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer's disease, which initially involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.
Phase II Clinical Trial on GTS-21 Initiated
(Source: Athenagen) - Biopharmaceutical company Athenagen announced today the beginning of a Phase II clinical study of the company's lead compound, GTS-21.
Alzheimer's Disease: Learning to Cope
(Source: Tenerife News) - What if you have been given the devastating news that you or your loved one has Alzheimer's disease? Initially there will be a storm of emotions: fear, anger, guilt, loss, and an overwhelming sense of vulnerability.
Imovax Team to Develop Alzheimer's Vaccine
(Source: ScientistLive) - A project involving seven international organizations is aiming to develop an Alzheimer's vaccine that targets specific types of beta-amyloid, the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease.
Brain Lesions May Predict Stroke
(Source: JAMA) - According to a JAMA report, asymptomatic brain lesions that recur on brain scans within three months of a patient's initial stroke may predict a subsequent stroke.
Diuretics Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Risk
(Source: MedicineNews) - A team of researchers report that taking medications to lower blood pressure, particularly those known as diuretics, may be associated with a lower incidence of Alzheimer's disease.
Firms See Wisdom in Elder-Care Benefit Plans
(Source: LA Times) - Prudential Financial is one of a small but growing number of employers starting to provide elder-care benefits for its employees.
Visiting the Elderly Suffering from Dementia
(Source: Canadian Jewish News) - According to Ruth Goodman, a social worker at Baycrest (Toronto, ON), sharing stories and memories of events keeps relationships going even when a person has dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
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