July 27, 2014
F18 Scans Make A Big Difference in Diagnosing Dementia
F18 scanning is a new technology that lets doctors "look" into a brain with dementia. It shows how much Alzheimer's plaque is stuck on live neurons. At $3,000 per scan, is it worth it?
SNIFF Insulin Spray For Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's International Conference:
See NIH-sponsored research exploring intranasal insulin as a potentially strong treatment for dementia.
Lewy Body Rollercoaster
Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?
People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple new test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one's risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society. See how.
What is Vascular Dementia?
Explaining Alzheimer's to Children
Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear in the Refrigerator?
Alzheimer's is confusing for children to grasp. This book takes a very complex subject and breaks it down to an easy to understand level. It offers tips on approaching dementia's challenging behaviors with a child's grace and kindness. This book is a "Must Have" for all children.
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July 25, 2014
Power Of Touch Brings Wife Back From Alzheimer's
VIDEO
There's not much research about the power of touch in Alzheimer's. Notwithstanding, one nursing home's staff say Sol & Rita are all the proof they need. "After an hour's time, she became a new woman," said Sol. "She started talking. She knew who I was. The doctor said I discovered a medical miracle."
July 24, 2014
You're Not Getting Alzheimer's… You Just Know So Much
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