Smoking Pot for Alzheimer?

Alzheimer; News from the web:

New Mexico’s Medical Advisory Board for the state’s Medical Cannabis Program has unanimously voted to add degenerative neurological disorders, like Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) to their list of eligible medical conditions for treatment.

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New website for Alzheimer caregiver

Alzheimer; News from the web:

With over three decades of experience in reaching out to professional and at-home caregivers, The Alzheimer’s Caregiver has launched an updated state-of-the-art website. The new home of TheAlzheimersCaregiver.com is more clearly arranged than the original and also makes use of informative videos for visitors

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More alzheimer in Nevada

Alzheimer; News from the web:

An alarming increase in Alzheimer cases in the state of Nevada. A great quote from this article that calls for action:

“If someone has lost the use of their legs, then we build a ramp to get into the building, but if someone loses their cognitive ability, we don’t build them a cognitive ramp to the community.”

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Alzheimer as old as the Earth?

Alzheimer; News from the web:

Researchers have said that amyloid plaques, a hallmark of diseases like Alzheimer’s, may have acted as a catalyst to help trigger the reactions that sustain life.

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Alzheimer may be responsible for more deaths

Alzheimer; News from the web:

Time reports today this rather disturbing news:

Research found that medical staff often lists people’s immediate cause of death, such as pneumonia, on death certificates, when Alzheimer’s was the underlying cause. If properly accounted for, Alzheimer’s could rival heart disease and cancer as a leading cause of death

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Alzheimer supporters storm the South Carolina congress

Alzheimer; News from the web:

More than 50 people from all over South Carolina gathered Tuesday at the State House to raise awareness and ask for more funding for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and for those who care for them.

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