Alzheimer; News from the web:
Over at nature they have provided a great overview over the current state of affairs concerning Alzheimer drugs and research.
They also highlight the enormous costs involved in doing the clinical trails and some of the devastating results we saw this summer.
It is difficult to keep investors interested and motivated but lately there are some new paths that may just be worth exploring. Great article
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
According to the National Institute on Aging, “People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable in disaster situations. Their impaired memory and reasoning skills may severely limit their ability to cope. For caregivers, it is important to have a disaster plan that incorporates the special needs of the person with Alzheimer’s.”
With the current Hurricane season in the US this is a good reminder for all of us. Please go over your plans and read the advice in the article of today’s link.
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Alzheimer’s; News from the web:
In the huffington Post, Leann Reynolds writes a very interesting article, outlining all the treatment options you currently have when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
A very nice overview, certainly worth reading.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Read the story about apparent age discrimination in relation to Alzheimer. The writer talks about the tension over age groups between younger audiences interested in prevention and older audiences interested in cure.
The battle between investing in cure or care is not yet over.
The site that brings this information though is of interest for all of you, it is a reading room with lots of articles and clips about the disease for you to peruse.
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Alzheimer, News from the web:
At Harvard they have done a survey and found out that in five countries, 85% of people would like to know if they have Alzheimer once they start showing signs. This when there is actually no known cure for the condition.
Other interesting findings were that Alzheimer was found as the second most feared disease after cancer. Also almost 75% of the population has some knowledge or involvement or experience with the condition.
We link to the page that will give you access to the full body of the survey and the charts.
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Alzheimer News from the web:
Percussionist Dave Roth, whose parents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer, is trying to make their lives a little easier. When Roth saw “Alive Inside,” a documentary that followed a social worker introducing music into the lives of people with dementia, he was inspired
After seeing his mother’s progress with the music, Roth thinks every patient with Alzheimer’s could benefit the same way. He’s started a drive to collect MP3 players and distribute them to those suffering from Alzheimer. The drive runs through August 19th, and there are several drop-off locations if you’d like to donate.
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