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Nutritious food Eating right helps preserve mental function. Canadian researchers showed Alzheimer's can make this difficult because it often reduces one's appetite. Therefore, it's important to compensate.

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Namenda (Memantine) A new study indicates doctors should exercise even more discretion regarding dosage levels of memantine. (Brand names: Namenda, Axura, Ebixa.) Patients and caregivers should pay extra attention to side effects to ensure it is appropriate.

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A man with his Assistance Dog "Assistance Dogs" help people with Alzheimer's achieve the maximum amount of independence.


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Doctor holding a prescription  bottle In its January 2008 report, Consumer Reports explains that with Alzheimer's medications, less is often better. They include tips to help patients improve communication about prescriptions with doctors.



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Classical photo of MomDespite Alzheimer’s being a devastating diagnosis, there's little evidence it's more than people can bear, and many reasons the patient wants to be informed.

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Doctor with a patient with Alzheimer'sNew report from University of California: "Our study highlights layer after layer of issues that are contributing to a growing public health crisis where patients with dementia and Alzheimer's are concerned." It advises being as educated and proactive as possible.

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Three pillsTwo pieces of good news on Exelon make using it safer and less expensive.

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Automatic medicine dispenserAlzheimer's often involves a complex medicine regimen. Maintaining it can mean the difference between living at home or a care facility. Here are the best ways to manage medicines at home.

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A Senior Lady DrivingWhen should a person with Alzheimer’s stop driving? Is it always necessary? After all, to some people it can represent a devastating loss of independence.

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Meditteranean MealA recent study revealed that the patients eating the most greens, grains, and olive oil lived 4 years longer.

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