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Being a Healthy Caregiver

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Anton Coleman, MD

Being a Healthy Caregiver As a caregiver, you may find yourself with so many responsibilities that you neglect taking good care of yourself. But the best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is stay physically … Continue reading →

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What Is Dementia?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Anton Coleman, MD

What Is Dementia? Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. About Dementia Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatments … Continue reading →

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USA TODAY : Report seeks ‘national priority’ status for Alzheimer’s

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

Report seeks ‘national priority’ status for Alzheimer’s By Janice Lloyd, USA TODAY Reprints & Permissions Tens of thousands of Americans are calling on the government to correct “dramatically underfunded research” for Alzheimer’s disease and to improve diagnostic tools and treatments, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

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 →

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

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

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 →

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

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 →

Glen Campbell has Alzheimer’s, plans for final album and farewell tour

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

By Los Angeles News Glen Campbell has Alzheimer’s, plans for final album and farewell tour June 22, 2011 | 12:39 pm Glen Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the 75-year-old country singer, songwriter and guitarist and his wife, Kim, … Continue reading →

10 Tips for Keeping Your Independence by Alzheimer´s Association

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

Alzheimer’s disease is always changing you. One day you may be able to do something, and the next day you may not. However, you can continue to live independently during the early stages of the disease by making simple adjustments, … Continue reading →

From Medscape Medical News Neurology Diet Appears to Modulate Alzheimer’s Biomarker

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

June 17, 2011 — Results of a new study provide more evidence that diet may modulate the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. In a 4-week diet intervention study, healthy cognitively intact older adults who stuck to a low-saturated-fat, low-glycemic-index diet experienced … Continue reading →

Adopt a Brain-Healthy Diet by Alzheimer´s Association

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

Adopt a Brain-Healthy Diet According to the most current research, a brain-healthy diet is one that reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes, encourages good blood flow to the brain, and is low in fat and cholesterol. Like the … Continue reading →