Alzheimer; News from the web:
A smart business man bought a drug that the big companies didn’t think would work, combined it with another drug and now has an approval process going for a drug that could help people with Alzheimer’s. A story of money and second chances.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
In a report published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Keith Johnson from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School and his colleagues reveal that people who report higher levels of intellectual stimulation throughout their lifetimes don’t actually exhibit lower levels of protein plaques and other signs of Alzheimer’s compared to those who don’t. But they also found that staying mentally and socially active can push back the appearance of memory problems and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
One long term care facility has a novel approach to working with the Alzheimer’s and other dementia patients. They invite two pot bellied pigs in on a regular basis. The patients interact, feed the animals and seem to have a good time.
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Alzheimer’s; News from the web:
AD16 has proven effective in improving the memory and cognitive abilities of guinea pigs, so this is the next phase in the development of this drug.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
In our link for today an overview of the various ways the University of Pittsburgh is involved in Alzheimer’s research. The process takes time and no clear and ready answers have been found but there are rays of hope.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
We know how difficult our loved ones can be once they have Alzheimer. Their behavior and reactions are no longer what we were used to. The article today is filled with tips on how to deal with them and get in a better situation.
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