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Pharmaceutical researchers at Eli Lilly have halted two late-stage clinical trials of an experimental Alzheimer’s drug – “a completely unexpected resu...
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Senior living advocates nationwide are participating in local Memory Walks to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease as well as support research effor...
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For the first time in 25 years, scientists are looking to change the way Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed—and they’re seeking online comments from the...
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Minority groups often seek dementia-related diagnoses much later than their white counterparts, says researchers; they also seek alternate support sou...
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An annual “Blondes vs. Brunettes” powderpuff football game grabs national attention and helps raise funds for Alzheimer’s research …
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In a new and unusual effort, twelve competing drug companies have agreed to share research data on thousands of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease i...
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Information that is “musically encoded” appears to boost short-term memory in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease …
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Later this month, Walgreen Co. – the largest U.S. drugstore chain – will begin selling genetic testing kits that can reveal whether an individual carr...
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A panel of experts convened by the National Institutes of Health has concluded that there is not enough evidence to suggest that medicines or dietary ...
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Companies that specialize in medical imaging equipment – including Avid, Bayer, and General Electric – have their sights set on developing chemical ag...
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Emergency workers nationwide are seeking specialized training for an increasing number of search calls for seniors with dementia who wander …
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A Mediterranean-style diet – one that includes plenty of fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, and poultry – may be the most effective ea...
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Caregivers now have another strategy for reaching out to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia – books written and designed e...
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Recent research findings suggest that seniors who tutor young children in reading and math could delay, and even reverse, brain aging. These prelimina...
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More physicians are turning to brain fitness strategies, including math and Wii games, to try to stave off Alzheimer’s disease …
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The Autumn Leaves brand of assisted living residences is uniquely designed for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
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More physicians are turning to brain fitness strategies, including math and Wii games, to try to stave off Alzheimer’s disease …
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A new study suggests that radio waves, like those produced by cell phones, could protect against and even reverse Alzheimer’s disease …
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African-Americans are twice as likely and Hispanics are 1.5 times as likely as whites to develop Alzheimer’s disease, says the recently released 2010 ...
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Eden Terrace, a South Carolina community managed by The Arbor Company, has expanded its memory care services by adding 16 new apartments. The communit...
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In late-stage research, an experimental drug called Dimebon has failed to show it can improve thinking ability and overall daily function over a six-m...
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Seniors with poor vision, especially those with untreated vision problems, may be at higher risk of developing dementia than seniors with better visio...
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Fifty-four percent of Americans believe researchers will find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease in their lifetimes, according to a recent CBS News report...
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The Social Security Administration will add early-onset Alzheimer’s disease to its Compassionate Allowances Initiative, which will decrease the wait t...
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Preliminary research has found that a daily, scientifically proportioned cocktail of three components already found in the body – uridine, choline, an...
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Silverado Senior Living this month opens Silverado Senior Living - Beverly Place, an assisted living community in the greater Los Angeles area. The co...
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A federally funded study of ginkgo biloba, a supplement thought to improve memory, has found no evidence of its effectiveness among seniors ...
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With the holiday shopping season well under way, smart senior living companies seize the opportunity to reach out to residents’ families with much-nee...
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Food Service, Memory Care, Wellness
Yet another reason senior living residents benefit from thoughtful and well-planned dining services: Recent research reveals a “significant associatio...
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Memory Care, Technology, Wellness
Donated iPods provide residents in the Bronx, New York, with customized playlists - part of a life-enhancing music therapy program that is also helpin...
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