July 20 - July 27, 2008
DIAGNOSIS
An Early Diagnosis Lets Florence Look Alzheimer's Square in the Face
Two years after receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, Florence Oppenheimer continues to live a fulfilling life.
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CAREGIVERS
Project Lifesaver in Action
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The tracking system called Project Lifesaver is based on a small device that is an added safety net for people with Alzheimer's.
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WEEKLY RESEARCH BULLETIN
One Step Back, Another Step Forward
Two research studies lead this week's news. Researchers in Southampton found an Alzheimer's vaccine removed plaques yet showed no benefits. On the flipside, the Alzheimer's Association's Dr. Gandy called a new Dimebon study, "A pretty exciting development."
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THE BOARDS
Introducing easier, quicker and more richly featured Boards
Hover your mouse pointer over the word "BOARDS" at the top of any page on AlzheimersWeekly.com . You will see new options that let you jump instantly from Ann to Dina or to any Online Support Group.
If you recently signed up for an Online Support Group, your registration is complete and you are welcome to join in. (We apologize for any delays. We were waiting for this update to be complete.)
This update contains a lot of new features. Check out the many new extras under "My Profile." We hope you find the new Boards helpful.
To see the menu of boards, click here...
