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 | News: Socioeconomic and Cultural Implications |
Alzheimer's Hits Minorities Especially Hard
As more Americans benefit from life-saving medical innovations, deaths from illnesses like cancer and heart disease are on the decline. But longer lives are leaving us vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease, which is now killing more elderly Americans than ever before -- especially blacks and Hispanics…
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Posted by Jane on Wednesday, March 10 @ 13:00:00 EST (42 reads)
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| Runners: REASONS FOR RUNNING |
More Stories From Our Runners
We have so many wonderful runners with their own reasons for being a part of the Team. Please read inside as a few more runners tell their stories.
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Posted by Jane on Tuesday, March 09 @ 08:30:00 EST (158 reads)
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| News: DISAPPOINTING NEWS FOR TREATING ALZHEIMER'S |
Pfizer, Medivation’s Drug
Fails in Alzheimer’s Study
By Michelle Fay Cortez
Pfizer Inc. and Medivation Inc. said their experimental Dimebon drug for Alzheimer’s disease failed to benefit patients in an advanced study, sending Medivation shares plunging.
The results of the 600-person trial counter an earlier study in Russia that found improvement in patients getting Dimebon. Medivation, which has no marketed products, dropped 67 percent in Nasdaq trading. Development of the drug may be halted, said Raghuram Selvaraju, head of health-care research at Hapoalim Securities USA Inc., in New York…
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Posted by Jane on Saturday, March 06 @ 05:00:00 EST (155 reads)
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| Runners: DREW GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND |
Casino Night Fundraiser To Be
Held for TeamAlzheimers
TeamAlzheimers runner Drew Paradis has been featured in his local newspaper the Ware River News for his fundraising efforts on behalf of TeamAlzheimers. This is Drew’s third year running with TeamAlzheimers. His passion, enthusiasm and commitment go far beyond our expectations. Congratulations Drew and we hope for a very successful Casino night.
Please enjoy the article inside…
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Posted by Jane on Wednesday, March 03 @ 05:00:00 EST (159 reads)
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| News: LEGISLATION FOR ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT OFFICE |
Bayh, Collins Combat Alzheimer’s Disease
National office would coordinate federal research
to improve treatment and prevention; develop a cure
Washington – Senators Evan Bayh (D-IN) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced legislation Wednesday to create the country’s first national office responsible for leading government efforts to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Located within the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Alzheimer’s Project Office would coordinate and oversee federal research on Alzheimer’s disease to develop a plan to combat the disease and to eventually develop a cure…
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Posted by Jane on Saturday, February 27 @ 05:00:00 EST (155 reads)
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| HEALTHY WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR BRAIN |
5 Ways To Keep Your Brain Healthy
By Lila Havens
Alzheimer's is a devastating brain disease, and the exact cause isn't known. But researchers continue to search for answers. They hope to find better treatments and ways to prevent the disease.
You can't control two of the strongest risk factors for the disease: age and family history. But experts are finding that in fact, lifestyle may play a very important role in who gets Alzheimer's and who doesn't…
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Posted by Jane on Wednesday, February 24 @ 10:00:00 EST (148 reads)
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| News: HEAD INJURIES AND DEMENTIA |
Will Science Take the Field?
By DEBORAH BLUM
THE warning in The Journal of the American Medical Association is not ambiguous: “There is a very definite brain injury due to single or repeated blows on the head or jaw which cause multiple concussion hemorrhages. ... The condition can no longer be ignored by the medical profession or the public…”
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Posted by Jane on Sunday, February 21 @ 05:00:00 EST (147 reads)
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| News: WHAT'S NORMAL AGING |
When Do Memory Lapses,
Common With Age, Signal A Problem?
By Rachel Saslow
The Washington Post
Where did I park my car?
What is that lady's name?
Where are my glasses?
Some call these "senior moments" or "tip-of-the-tongue" experiences. They're mundane for many elderly (and not-so-elderly) adults, but when do they become something more serious? How does one know when it's time to get screened for a memory disorder?
"The reason it's becoming such an acute concern for everybody is that baby boomers are starting to get into the higher-risk age group, but the bigger driver for this is the baby boomers' parents," says James Lah, an Emory University neurologist, who is 48 and has parents ages 73 and 81. "That age bracket is very high risk, and seeing it in our parents makes you acutely aware and afraid of that prospect." …
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Posted by Jane on Friday, February 19 @ 05:00:00 EST (151 reads)
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| News: UNDERSTANDING APATHY |
Apathy a Common Problem in Alzheimer’s
Most people think of memory loss when they think of Alzheimer’s. But the disease can cause a wide range of behavioral and personality changes as well. One of the most common is apathy, or loss of motivation, and the condition seems to have a biological basis. Using brain scans, researchers in Sweden report that changes in the brain’s white matter are a common feature in apathetic patients who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia…
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Posted by Jane on Tuesday, February 16 @ 05:00:00 EST (163 reads)
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| TAKE CARE OF THOSE LESS FORTUNATE |
Happy Valentine's Day For most of us, Valentine’s Day is a time when we exchange loving sentiments with those closest to us. I already know that before the day ends, my husband, David, will surprise me with some sweet gift and a card that expresses his love. And, of course, I have a card and a special surprise with his name attached. Our family valentine exchange extends to our children, to our mothers, and to others we hold especially dear…
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Posted by Jane on Sunday, February 14 @ 05:00:00 EST (145 reads)
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| MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH WITH SOCIAL SECURITY |
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Applauds Social Security for Speeding Disability Benefits for Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) today applauded the Social Security Administration for including early-onset Alzheimer's disease among the medical conditions that will be given automatic approval for disability benefits, rather than have individuals go through what could be a lengthy qualification process…
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Posted by Jane on Thursday, February 11 @ 16:00:00 EST (146 reads)
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| Jane's Journal: LOVE CAN DO WONDERS |
The Human Touch
By Pam Kidd
Years ago, when I was a young woman, I had a job in a nursing home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was not easy work. Many of the patients were difficult, and some even scared me with their incoherent railings. One stormy night, as the wind howled and lightning streaked across the sky, I was in an elevator when the lights blinked and the elevator groaned to a stop. I held my breath, terrified. Then the elevator lurched upward, the lights came on, and I was safe on the next floor…
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Posted by Jane on Tuesday, February 09 @ 05:00:00 EST (182 reads)
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| News: POTENTIAL NEW DRUG TO FIGHT ALZHEIMER"S |
Medicine For Hay Fever May Treat Alzheimer's
By Michelle Fay Cortez
Doctors may learn next month that Dimebon, a 27-year-old hay fever treatment and one of the most mysterious compounds yet tried to fight dementia, is poised to become their newest and perhaps best weapon against Alzheimer's…
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Posted by Jane on Saturday, February 06 @ 05:00:00 EST (153 reads)
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| Runners: 4 Stories About Our Runners |
More Bio’s From TeamA
Amanda Skinner
I am the granddaughter of Noni (Marion Manzon) who had Alzheimer’s disease and am running in her honor. I am also a healthcare consultant, a former nurse-midwife, a Rice Owl and a Yalie, a runner since the age of 7 when my father got caught up in the ‘70’s running boom, and a bit of a hippie at heart. I am a wife, daughter, sister, auntie and friend and hope / aspire to be good at those roles above all others. I live in Connecticut with my amazing husband Kalter…
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Posted by Jane on Wednesday, February 03 @ 05:00:00 EST (232 reads)
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| Jane's Journal: RUNNING ETIQUETTE |
Thought of the Day From My Daily Calendar
At long last, I was ready to run. For years, I’d toyed with the idea of running as a good way to get some exercise, but now I’d actually gone out and bought a spiffy running outfit. I’d even asked my husband, Gene, to help me pick out proper running shoes. Hoping that I looked the part, I stepped outside and smelled the morning air…
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Posted by Jane on Monday, February 01 @ 05:00:00 EST (184 reads)
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| News: MENTAL LAPSES MAY BE ALZHEIMER'S |
Drowsiness, Staring Telltale
Signs Of Alzheimer's
Older people who suffer "mental lapses," or episodes when their thinking seems disorganized or illogical, may be more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who do not have these lapses, according to a study published in the January 19, 2010, issue of Neurology…
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Posted by Jane on Friday, January 29 @ 05:00:00 EST (165 reads)
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| Runners: ALZHEIMER'S BRINGS US ALL TOGETHER |
TeamA's "Long Distance" Runner
TeamAlzheimers has been very proud to have runners from all over the country. This year we even have a runner from the United Kingdom! Gavin has graciously offered us a little insight into why he has chosen to "cross the pond" to be a part of TeamAlzheimers.
Hi! I am Gavin Stoddart, and I live in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK. So - how come I am running for TeamAlzheimers in the Covered Bridges Half Marathon, supporting the sufferers from Alzheimers in Upper Valley, Vermont?? Well – perhaps a bit unusual, but the answer is really quite simple…
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Posted by Jane on Tuesday, January 26 @ 05:00:00 EST (194 reads)
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| News: TEST YOUR MEMORY |
Simple Written Exam May
Detect Alzheimer’s Early
A quick and simple mental agility quiz may help detect Alzheimer’s disease more easily and accurately, a new report suggests. The test, called TYM, for “Test Your Memory,” proved more accurate than other common tests used to assess possible Alzheimer’s disease…
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Posted by Jane on Saturday, January 23 @ 05:00:00 EST (164 reads)
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| Jane's Journal: I DOUBLE DARE YOU |
How's This For Nostalgia
Submitted by Karen Miller
Some of you are too young to remember some of this stuff, but some of us remember it like it was yesterday and long for some of the simpler things in life especially as we grow older.
Enjoy the memories!
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Posted by Jane on Thursday, January 21 @ 05:00:00 EST (197 reads)
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| Jane's Journal: WORDS MAY NOT TELL IT ALL |
One Minute Devotion
As I read my devotion daily calendar, I try to keep in mind what this web-site is about and how we get through each day; some more difficult than others. I know the words I read help me so much and guide me along.
So many things that we do in life affect others. Some will tell us, some will not. I also know that I try to live my life and treat others as I would like to be treated.
I hope you enjoy this story…
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Posted by Jane on Tuesday, January 19 @ 05:00:00 EST (163 reads)
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| Old Articles | |
| Friday, January 15 | | · | ALZHEIMER'S GROWING AT ALARMING RATE |
| Monday, January 11 | | · | CELLPHONES MAY HAVE POSITIVE IMPACT ON HEALTH |
| Friday, January 08 | | · | ACCEPT THINGS THAT CANNOT BE CHANGED |
| Tuesday, January 05 | | · | CONGRATULATIONS TEAMA RUNNERS! |
| Saturday, January 02 | | · | GINKO BILOBA DOES NOT HELP COGNITION |
| Sunday, December 27 | | · | UNLIKELY HOST FAMILY |
| Wednesday, December 23 | | · | MERRY CHRISTMAS |
| Tuesday, December 22 | | · | TO ALL PARENTS WITH TEENAGERS |
| Friday, December 18 | | · | THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS |
| Tuesday, December 15 | | · | PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS |
| Thursday, December 10 | | · | THE HARSH REALITIES OF LIFE |
| Tuesday, December 08 | | · | A Medical Food For Alzheimer's Disease |
| Friday, December 04 | | · | YOUNGER ONSET ALZHEIMER'S |
| Wednesday, December 02 | | · | DEALING WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES |
| Saturday, November 28 | | · | NEW INFO MAY SHAKE ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH |
| Wednesday, November 25 | | · | THANKSGIVING POEMS |
| Friday, November 20 | | · | Alzheimer's and the Holidays |
| Tuesday, November 17 | | · | YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AT WORK |
| Friday, November 13 | | · | THEEEEE YANKEES WIN! |
| Wednesday, November 11 | | · | MARIA SHRIVER TALKS ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S |
| Friday, November 06 | | · | CREATIVE WORDS |
| Tuesday, November 03 | | · | POWERFUL SHORT FILM |
| Thursday, October 29 | | · | A RUNNER'S STORY |
| Monday, October 26 | | · | MORE WONDERFUL POEMS BY MARGARET |
| Friday, October 23 | | · | VACCINE MAY BE COMING |
| Tuesday, October 20 | | · | A GRANDDAUGHTER'S LOVE |
| Friday, October 16 | | · | 2 MORE POEMS BY MARGARET SNYER |
| Tuesday, October 13 | | · | EAT YOUR VEGETABLES |
| Friday, October 09 | | · | COMFORT AND LOVE |
| Tuesday, October 06 | | · | FINE ARTS TO HELP THEM FORGET |
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