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Alzheimer's Vaccine Shows Promise

Alzheimer's Vaccine Shows Promise Posted: 01/17/2013 11:09 am EST558533GET HEALTHY LIVING ALERTS:       READ MORE Posted January 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Alzheimer's Vaccine

closeLoading Image...Science News... from universities, journals, and other research organizations Save Email Print ShareMajor Step Toward an Alzheimer's VaccineJan. 15, 2013— A team of researchers from Université Laval, CHU de Québec, and pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has discovered a way to stimulate the brain's natural defense mechanisms in people with Alzheimer's disease. This major breakthrough, details of which are presented January 15 in an early online ... READ MORE Posted January 21, 2013 at 08:05 AM

Major Step Towards an Alzheimer's Vaccine

closeLoading Image...Science News... from universities, journals, and other research organizations Save Email Print ShareMajor Step Toward an Alzheimer's VaccineJan. 15, 2013— A team of researchers from Université Laval, CHU de Québec, and pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has discovered a way to stimulate the brain's natural defense mechanisms in people with Alzheimer's disease. This major breakthrough, details of which are presented January 15 in an early online ... READ MORE Posted January 21, 2013 at 08:03 AM

Ten Signs That Home Care Could Benefit Your Loved One

Sometimes when a senior experiences a stroke, heart attack, hip fracture, or other sudden changes in their health condition, family immediately realize their loved one needs assistance with the activities of daily living. Or, perhaps a particular event serves as a wake-up call. Reports one family caregiver, "Dad left a dishtowel on the burner and then turned the stove on. Luckily I was visiting that day and was able to put out the blaze. That incident helped everyone in th... READ MORE Posted January 18, 2013 at 06:46 AM

Untreated Poor Vision in Seniors Linked to Dementia

______________Experts have long known that dementia affects vision. Now, new research shows that failing to treat visual problems may speed the progression of Alzheimer's and other memory loss.______________ According to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System, elderly people with untreated visual disorders are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. The study used Medicare data, and shows that those with poor vision w... READ MORE Posted January 10, 2013 at 08:23 AM

Ten Signs That Home Care Could Benefit Your Loved One

Sometimes when a senior experiences a stroke, heart attack, hip fracture, or other sudden changes in their health condition, family immediately realize their loved one needs assistance with the activities of daily living. Or, perhaps a particular event serves as a wake-up call. Reports one family caregiver, "Dad left a dishtowel on the burner and then turned the stove on. Luckily I was visiting that day and was able to put out the blaze. That incident helped everyone in th... READ MORE Posted January 10, 2013 at 08:21 AM

Ten Signs That Home Care Could Benefit Your Loved One

Sometimes when a senior experiences a stroke, heart attack, hip fracture, or other sudden changes in their health condition, family immediately realize their loved one needs assistance with the activities of daily living. Or, perhaps a particular event serves as a wake-up call. Reports one family caregiver, "Dad left a dishtowel on the burner and then turned the stove on. Luckily I was visiting that day and was able to put out the blaze. That incident helped everyone in th... READ MORE Posted January 10, 2013 at 08:15 AM

9 in 10 Adults Age 60+ Prefer to Stay Near Home

AARP New AARP study reveals aging migration trends of the 60+ population and views from local residents and community leaders To move or not to move? In October, AARP released a new in-depth study, which dispels the common myth that a majority of the 60+ population packs up their belongings and moves to warmer climates as they age. According to the report, "Aging, Migration, and Local Communities: The Views of 60+ Residents and Community Leaders," conducted by AARP Knowledge Management, only ... READ MORE Posted January 08, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Fighting the Stigma of Alzheimer's Disease

A recent report from Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) focused on negative attitudes about the disease and the impact on people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, as well as the effect on their families. Among the findings of the report: 24 percent of people with try to conceal their diagnosis. 40 percent of people with dementia reported being excluded from everyday life. Nearly 60 percent said that friends and family members began to avoid them and lost contact with them after the diagno... READ MORE Posted January 04, 2013 at 07:52 AM

Connecting The Generations At Family Gatherings

This time of year, families and friends assemble from near and far to celebrate the holidays. What are your family traditions? Chances are that many of these customs were passed down from older family members. And yet, grandparents, great-grandparents and other elderly guests sometimes feel uncomfortable and isolated during the excitement of a reunion and celebration. Chronic health conditions, visual or hearing impairment, mobility challenges and memory loss may prevent them from participati... READ MORE Posted December 26, 2012 at 08:17 AM