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A great initiative, stuffed animals that provide comfort for Alzheimer’s patients.
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Music and Alzheimer’s
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More than one Alzheimer’s?
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A study done in August suggested that there may be more sorts of Alzheimer’s disease; inflammatory, noninflammatory and cortical.
They would each need different treatment and it may be the reason why lots of drug have failed so far.
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Fight agitation in Alzheimer’s patients with a new drug
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A drug that combines a cough suppressant with a heart medication might offer a safer option for calming the agitation that commonly affects people with Alzheimer’s disease, an early clinical trial suggests.
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Care Coaching for Alzheimer’s
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The KeepinMind organization specializes in “carecoaching” for dementia.
They offer holistic dementia solutions.
In their own words:
Although we realize that many individuals with a dementia diagnosis may benefit from medication; we whole heartedly believe that all individuals benefit from a holistic approach to care.
Incorporating holistic methods into your caregiving practices benefits both the care receiver and the care giver. As either a stand-alone option or used in tandem with medication; holistic approachesare effective methods for providing a nurturing care environment.
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Chocolate against Alzheimer’s! Am I dreaming?
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Well it is more complicated than that. Here is what the study says:
Researchers discovered that consumption of cocoa polyphenols reduces the formation of harmful proteins, including beta-amyloid and abnormal tau aggregates. Such proteins are known to accumulate in the brain and cause damage. The accumulation results in loss of synapses and hence makes the connections between nerve cells dysfunctional.
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