http://www.alznyc.orgThe New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer. Feed URL: http://www.alznyc.org/rss/news.xmlCopyright 2010http://www.alznyc.orgTOPIC: Managing Challenging Situations<br /> Date: Monday, March 8 <br /> Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM <br /> Speaker: Rosemary Bakker, MS, ASID <br /> <br /> Please call us at 800.272.3900 to register. All meetings are free of charge.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.alznyc.org/meetings/">www.alznyc.org/meetings</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://mw2010.kintera.org">Join us For Memory Walk 2010!</a><a><br /> </a>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:34:47 GMThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100201093039.htmA UCSF analysis of published studies on the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and smoking indicates that smoking cigarettes is a significant risk factor for the disease.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_holidays.aspThe holidays are a time when family and friends come together and share memories, laughs and good cheer. But for families living with Alzheimer&rsquo;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&rsquo;s may also feel a sense of loss during the holidays.Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5AC06O20091113Researchers, 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.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/10/30/flu-deaths-higher-among-seniors-with-dementia.html<p>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.</p>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.alznyc.org/newsletter/spring2009/05.asp#content<p>The U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 2) mandates a headcount of everyone residing in the United States. The population totals determine each state&rsquo;s Congressional representation. The numbers also affect funding in your community and help inform decision makers about how your community is changing.</p>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttps://nyprescriptionsaver.fhsc.com/<p>Hit hard by the economic downturn? Looking for relief from paying the full cost of your prescription drugs? New York State announces the New York Prescription Saver, a free prescription discount card that will help save on the cost of prescription drugs. The card is for New York State residents who are 50 to 64 years old, or persons with a disability regardless of age. Income eligibility limits are up to $35,000 single and $50,000 married. Those with Medicaid coverage are not eligible.</p>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.alznyc.org/espanolVisit our En Español version for news and events.<br/><br/> <a href=http://www.alznyc.org/espanol>http://www.alznyc.org/espanol</a>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:34:47 GMT