Chair Exercise Program
October 8, 2014
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: This chair-exercise set comes with two DVDs. One has a stretching routine, the second has strength and balance exercises. Great for
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Blood Test Spots CTE Dementia
September 28, 2014
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Diagnosing CTE, a dementia common to athletes, is crucial. It’s often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s, but CTE needs different treatment. For the first time, there is an experimental test that can confirm a CTE diagnosis during life. See how.
Want Brain Health? Don’t Just Exercise. Get Up!
September 28, 2014
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Sitting too much, even if you exercise at the end of the day for half an hour, will have a detrimental effect on your brain.
Automatic Pill Dispenser from Med-e-lert
September 23, 2014
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Easy to set up and simple to use, Med-E-Lert ensures medications are taken properly and on-time. A long-duration buzzer sounds continuously
A4 Study is 1st Step to an Alzheimer’s Vaccination
September 22, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing normal adults who are at risk for the
Avoiding Slips & Trips for Falls Prevention Day
September 21, 2014
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People with dementia fall 60% more frequently than other adults. Falls Prevention Awareness Day is a great time to learn ways of preventing falls at
Timberland PRO Women’s Caregiver Shoe
September 17, 2014
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK When caregiving puts you on your feet all day, you’ll find Timberland PRO Slip-On Clogs provide the utmost support you could
Drug-Repurposing Aims for New Alzheimer’s Drugs, Faster
September 16, 2014
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Is there a way to speed up the search for an Alzheimer’s cure? “Drug repurposing” is one option. It takes drugs approved for one disease
Anxiety Drugs & Alzheimer’s
September 14, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Seniors taking benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium had a 51% higher risk for Alzheimer’s. The widely prescribed drugs treat anxiety and insomnia. Dr. Holly
High REST Levels Resist Alzheimer’s
September 12, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Harvard has discovered key capabilities of a gene regulator called “REST”. It seems to offer resistance against the toxic effects of Alzheimer’s. Can scientists
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