Monthly Archives: August 2011

Tennessee’s Summitt Reveals Dementia Diagnosis by Alzheimer´s Association

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Joe Imel/Associated Press Pat Summitt has eight national championships at Tennessee. By LYNN ZINSER Pat Summitt, the longtime women’s basketball coach at Tennessee who has won more games than any other major college coach, said she forgot things at crucial … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Harder to Detect in the Very Old BY ALZHEIMER´S ASSOCIATION

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Alzheimer’s Harder to Detect in the Very Old Brain scans in those aged 60 to 75 with the disease were more definitive than brain scans of those 80 and older THURSDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease … Continue reading →

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“You represent the front lines in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease.” – President Obama

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

by Alzheimer ´s Association Thanks to you and thousands of Alzheimer’s Association advocates, President Obama signed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) into law on January 4, 2011. This new law requires the federal government to create a National Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

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Art , Music, Guidelines for pet visits and more . Alternative therapies by Alzheimer’s Association

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Meaningful activities, such as those that involve music, art and pet visits, can help enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Pets, for instance, have been shown to reduce depression and boost self-esteem. Art provides an outlet for expression. Music … Continue reading →

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Unhealthy living may age your brain by CNN Health

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

August 1st, 2011 06:39 PM ET Unhealthy living may age your brain Vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and obesity  may cause the brain to age faster, possibly 10 years faster, according to a study published … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2012 (AAIC)

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Vancouver, British Columbia Canada July 14-19, 2012 In 2012, the AAIC will move to Vancouver for an innovative look at what is next in dementia science. Join the world’s leading dementia scientists to share the latest thoughts and theories in … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Alzheimer’s: Early detection, risk factors are crucial By Elizabeth Landau, CNN July 25, 2011 7:34 a.m. EDT Scientists are looking for signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain even before symptoms begin. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Survey: Alzheimer’s disease is the second most … Continue reading →

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