Alzheimer; News from the web:
The prescription medication has been linked to a muscle breakdown called rhabdomyolysis and the neurological disorder NMS (neuroleptic malignant syndrome) in some patients.
Donepezil, sold under the brand names Aricept and Aricept RDT as well as generic equivalents, is used to treat the symptoms of mild to severe Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Today a shout out to Pippa Kelly who is a writer from the UK and alerted us to the existence of Care Farms, an alternative to day care centres for those with dementia.
Looks like a great activity that deserves following!
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
If you are the proud owner of a clothing rack that was sold to you as a treadmill, you are in good luck. Dust it off, switch it on and hit the belt running, it seems good to fight off Alzheimer.
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CBS news brings a story, reviewing the status quo for research into a cure for Alzheimer and highlighting the potential good it would do, both for the population at large and for the researcher who develops it.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
We have talked more often about how music can help people with Alzheimer to recall some of their memories or at least be happy in the moment. Enjoy the video of a man comforting his confused mother with a song.
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To date, trials of anti-inflammatory medications, hormonal therapy and vitamin E have not found any to be effective. The good news is that there are other factors such as diet, exercise, and mental activity that have showed great promise in both the lab and in studies in people.
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