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This Week in the News                                                                     
February 7th - February 14th

 CAREGIVERS 


Hanging up car keys VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT

Hanging up the car keys for good is a huge step. Talking about it means thoughtulness and taking time to prepare. Learn the do's and dont's from people who have been there.
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 WEEKLY PREVENTION UPDATE 


Obesity ups stroke risk Healthy or not, black or white, male or female, being too fat significantly raises one's risk of stroke. And that's one way to get dementia.
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 WEEKLY RESEARCH BULLETIN 


Dr. Virginia Lee VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT

The Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research at U of P is unique. There is tremendous crossover of neurodegenerative diseases like frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS and Parkinsons. So unlike many labs that focus on one disease, CNDR studies these together as a group that could effect your memory, your emotions and your movement.
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 ASK NURSE DINA 

A caregiver asks:

Dear Nurse Dina,
Is depression linked to dementia?


Click here to go to Dina's board Dear Nurse Dina,

Will depression "cause" dementia -- is there any evidence to support that idea?

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Caregivers
Driving & Hanging Up Car Keys

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Prevention
Obesity Means Stroke Means Dementia
Over 50? Balance Copper & Iron
Cell Phones, Mice & Surprising Results
Genetic Tests Without Worry
Omega-3 Maintains Nervous System Function

Research
Progress & Promise at Center for Neurodegenerative Research
Davunetide Trials a Variety of Dementias
Researchers & Students Collaborate on Alzheimer's Trigger
Souvenaid Shows Mild Benefits
Sensitive Scan Detects Earliest Brain Changes
Amyloid Attacks Synapses
Leptin: Potential Hormone Therapy for Alzheimer's
New Conclusions from an Old Trial

Treatment
Double-Approval for Generic Namenda

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