Talking Alarm Clock
October 29, 2014
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: A clear female-voice verbally reminds your loved one to take their meds up to 4 times a day. Can’t sleep through
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Are Alzheimer’s Smell Tests Better Than Memory Tests?
October 26, 2014
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Two new studies suggest that odor identification tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. They may even be able to predict the onset of memory problems. The tests are easy to administer and inexpensive. Find out more.
Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer’s
October 26, 2014
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: “I don’t remember what we did… but that doesn’t matter. It was sure fun while it was happening,” observes Vivian, when
Alzheimer’s-In-A-Dish Speeds Up Research & Strengthens Amyloid Hypothesis
October 20, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: One thing can be said about all Alzheimer’s drug trials: they take way too much time & money. New 3-D culture systems hope to
From Neuroradiologist To Artist: An Alzheimer’s Journey
October 20, 2014
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“Hope” is the story of Dr. Bill Garfinkle. See how he reinvented himself from neuroradiologist to artist after his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.
Skin Cells Offer a Lead to New Alzheimer’s Treatments
October 20, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Neuroscientists are reprogramming skin cells in order to discover newer, better treatments for Alzheimer’s.
Glenn Campbell’s Family Walking for Alzheimer’s
October 20, 2014
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VIDEO: The singer’s family hopes spreading the word will help find a cure. See what they have to say.
For The Care Coach
October 20, 2014
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Do you feel you’ve earned the warmhearted title of “Care-Coach” or even “Care-Partner”? If so, then “Matters of the Mind and
“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.”
October 15, 2014
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Wake up to a boost with inspiration from President George Washington. Get a coffee mug that gives more than coffee to
Glenn Campbell Strums On in Stage 6 Alzheimer’s
October 12, 2014
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VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: As country legend Glen Campbell entered the final stages of Alzheimer’s, his family allowed NBC to spend some time with him. See
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