48 Articles Found

11/13/2009

Poor Oral Health Linked to Dementia Risk
Researchers, led by Dr. James Noble from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, found that adults over age 60 with high levels of Porphyromonas gingivalis (the bacteria that cause gum disease) demonstrated three times the risk of forgetting word sequences in a simple memory test. The researchers also found that the same adults were unable to remember sequences of numbers.
- Reuters

12/8/2009

Almost One-Third of U.S. Adult Population Plays Caregiver Role
 This is the reality reported in Caregiving in the U.S. 2009, the most comprehensive examination to date of caregiving in America. The sweeping study of the legions of people caring for adults, the elderly and children with special needs reveals that 29% of the U.S. adult population, or 65.7 million people, are caregivers, including 31% of all households. These caregivers provide an average of 20 hours of care per week.
- Caregiving.org

12/3/2009

To cure Alzheimer's, invest in prevention
After the Alzheimer's came, my mother could not know how shadows fell across our once ebullient family: our solidarity fractured, our tempers flaring in furious incomprehension, hearts breaking in mute despair.
- CNN

12/10/2009

Alzheimer families and the holidays: Tips to enjoy the season
The holidays are a time when family and friends come together and share memories, laughs and good cheer. But for families living with Alzheimer’s, the holidays can also be a difficult time. Caregiving responsibilities layered on top of keeping up with holiday traditions can take its toll on Alzheimer families, especially the caregiver. The person with Alzheimer’s may also feel a sense of loss during the holidays.
- Alzheimer's Association

12/8/2009

A Happy Holiday is a Safe Holiday

Alzheimer's disease defies all logic, often pitting one brain against the other - the caregiver versus the PWAD (person with Alzheimer's disease). And though the caregiver may be the one who is more prudent and logical, it does not mean that Dad cannot once again clandestinely begin work using the table saw or Mom may fall trying to get out of the car. So when wondering how to make life a little bit easier and safer this holiday season here are a few suggestions.

11/23/2009

Medicare Part D Drug Enrollment

The Open Enrollment period for Medicare drug coverage in 2010 began on November 15, 2009. All the prescription drug plans have changed in some way. It is in every Medicare beneficiary's best interest to shop around and find the best plan that meets their needs. For a majority of plans, there have been significant increases in the premiums and cost-sharing to be paid by the Medicare beneficiary.

11/12/2009

Jed Levine - Alzheimer's Advocate Wins WESTY Award

Lou-Ellen Barkan, who’s been president and CEO of the New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association since 2004, said she was immediately impressed by Levine’s breadth of knowledge of the disease. They have worked together for more than five years, and she considers Levine, who’s the chapter’s executive vice president, an outstanding resource.

10/30/2009

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia

Seniors with dementia are diagnosed with flu less often, have shorter hospital stays and are 50 percent more likely to die than those without dementia, says a U.S. study that looked at flu and pneumonia in adults 65 and older.

11/3/2009

Of Love and Alzheimer's

Seniors with dementia are diagnosed with flu less often, have shorter hospital stays and are 50 percent more likely to die than those without dementia, says a U.S. study that looked at flu and pneumonia in adults 65 and older.

10/19/2009

Treating Dementia, but Overlooking Its Physical Toll

But dementia is a physical illness, too — a progressive, terminal disease that shuts down the body as it attacks the brain. Although the early stages can last for years, the life expectancy of a patient with advanced dementia is similar to that of a patient with advanced cancer.

10/22/2009

Newsday - Month long series on Alzheimer's disease

A multimedia project of videos, photos, timelines, andstories of Alzheimer's patients and caregivers.

10/6/2009

Coffee Does Little to Protect the Aging Brain

Sorry coffee lovers -- downing a few cups of coffee throughout the day may spark alertness, but it's unlikely to protect the aging brain from mental decline or dementia, according to researchers from Finland.

9/30/2009

Dementia Risk Seen in Players in N.F.L. Study

A new study is the league's first public affirmation of any connection regarding cognitive decline among players

9/28/2009

Impaired Kidney Function Linked to Cognitive Decline in Elderly

A new study suggests that impaired kidney function is a risk factor for cognitive decline in old age

9/21/2009

35 million-plus worldwide have dementia

More than 35 million people around the world are living with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, says the most in-depth attempt yet to assess the brain-destroying illness — and it's an ominous forecast as the population grays.