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Finding A Cure For Alzheimer's

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Collaboration With University Of Washington Aims To Prevent Dementia, Including Alzheimer's (Medical News Today)

Thursday Nov 19 2009

Every two years, 2,000 senior Group Health patients check in with the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study. The joint project between Group Health Research Institute and the University of Washington... Read on

Carthage health center opens Alzheimer?s unit w/ dementia diagnosis, treatment info (The Joplin Globe)

Wednesday Nov 18 2009

CARTHAGE, Mo. ? An open house Wednesday marked the addition of specialized services for patients with Alzheimer?s disease and dementia-related illnesses at the Carthage Health and Rehabilitation... Read on

Alzheimer's education seminar Wednesday (Park Hills Daily Journal)

Saturday Nov 21 2009

There will be a free educational and informative seminar on Alzheimer?s Wednesday evening at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. The free program will be held in the hospital dining room from 6 to... Read on

'I'm Richard, and I have Alzheimer's' (The Carmi Times)

Friday Nov 20 2009

"My name is Richard, and I have Alzheimer's." Richard Taylor (Ph.D.), an author and former psychologist, shared his story with two Carmi audiences Thursday. "The Alzheimer's Journey: A Dementia... Read on

Alzheimer?s group launches publication for dementia sufferers (The Daily Progress)

Tuesday Nov 17 2009

The Alzheimer?s Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter has created a new publication, ?Connections: A Complete Activities Guide for Persons Diagnosed with Dementia.? Read on

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Alzheimer's Association Education Video

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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease (Alzheimers #1)

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Medical Team Posted Jul 13 2009

Very helpful videos!

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Med RX Posted Jul 13 2009

As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease...How crazy is that??

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AlzheimerTeam .. Posted Jul 13 2009

Alzheimer is a tough disease for not only patients but also their families. Hope my article here (http://www.wellsphere.com/alzheimer-s-dementia-article/preparing-for-the-role-of-caregiver/79436) will help those whose family memebers have Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to To eliminate... Learn more

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Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

AFA unites more than 950 member organizations from coast-to-coast that are dedicated to meeting the educational, social, emotional and practical... Learn more

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Alzheimer's CURE Foundation, Inc.

Alzheimer's CURE Foundation, Inc.

The Alzheimer's CURE Foundation, Inc. is a history-making and unique, public, 501 (c) (3), non profit organization based in Providence, RI. Our... Learn more

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DementiaCare Foundation

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