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The Healing Power of Music
(Source: Columbia Spectator) - Oliver Sacks, professor at Columbia University, studies people with neurological conditions ranging from Tourette's syndrome to autism. In a presentation, he described the unique connection between human cognition and music.
Possible Concerns Regarding Aspartame
(Source: Epoch Times) - The artificial sweetener aspartame is a commonly used food ingredient. Its manufacturers claim that it's safe, however anecdotal evidence suggests otherwise.
Stem Cells Treat Parkinson's Symptoms in Rats
(Source: MIT News) - A team of researchers from MIT's Whitehead Institute of Biomedical Research demonstrated for the first time that artificially created stem cells can be used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease in rats.
Singapore Dementia Patients to Get Special ID Cards
(Source: M & C) - Dementia patients in Singapore will receive special identity cards so that members of the public can contact the families if they are found lost or wandering. The card will carry the patient's name, spoken language and family contact numbers. Drug allergies and other important information will also be included.
Structured Activities Important to Living with Alzheimer's
(Source: BCM) - Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine explain that a structured environment is key to easing some of the sleep-related problems facing people with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Vaccine in Works
(Source: Washington Square News) - Researchers at NYU Medical Center are working on a vaccine to fight Alzheimer's disease.
AD Diagnosis Should Mean "Hello" Not "Good-bye"
An Article by Richard Taylor
In this article Richard Taylor writes: "It is always startling to me when someone I know, even if only through some make believe roles in make believe movies, dies and has been prior to her/his death living with a diagnosis of Dementia, probably of this or that type."
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