Category Archives: Newsletter

January 2012 News

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Editor

First goal of national Alzheimer’s plan is to develop a treatment by 2025 The first goal listed for the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) is to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease by 2025.  That goal is one of five, … Continue reading →

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December 2011 News

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Editor

Some guidance for family and friends visiting loved ones with dementia Nataly Rubinstein, a licensed clinical social worker and certified geriatric care manager, addresses a common concern of family members who may live far away from loved ones with Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

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November 2011 News

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Editor

November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, but honors caregivers as well Most families affected by Alzheimer’s disease know that November is “National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month,” but some members of those same families are not aware that family caregivers are … Continue reading →

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October 2011 News

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Editor

Caregiver shares her wisdom with others, even though her duties have ended Diane Sperow took on the role of caregiver like many others; she had no formal training and was not adequately prepared for the responsibility. As she noticed signs … Continue reading →

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September 2011 News

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Editor

Life lessons drive man with mild cognitive impairment to help others While everyone hopes for a scientific breakthrough that will cure Alzheimer’s disease, a cure will never come into existence without help from the average citizen. Scientists will never know … Continue reading →

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August 2011 News

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Editor

Announcement by Pat Summitt sheds light on early-onset Alzheimer’s disease Pat Summitt’s disclosure that she has early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is raising awareness about the lesser-known form of Alzheimer’s.  With the start of the semester and daily basketball practices just around … Continue reading →

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July 2011 News

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Editor

Dear Readers: Thursday, July 22, marked the end of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference held in Paris.  The weeklong forum gave researchers the opportunity to report on and discuss the groundbreaking research and information on the cause, diagnosis, treatment, and … Continue reading →

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June 2011 News

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Editor

Entering an Alzheimer’s reality is the most rewarding path As the director of Help Unlimited, Leeana McNeilley knew a lot about Alzheimer’s disease, but she was not sure how it would affect her mother.  At Help Unlimited, McNeilley provides services … Continue reading →

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May 2011 News

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Editor

Fear causes “shadowing” behavior in patients with Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease not only erodes a person’s memory, it also creates puzzling behaviors in patients with the condition.  Angela Lunde tells us about one of these behaviors called “shadowing.”  Lunde is … Continue reading →

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April 2011 News

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Editor

“Last in, first out” brings painful memories of a recollected daughter Many people are surprised to hear their patient with Alzheimer’s disease belt out the words to a song that was popular decades ago.  Similarly, a trip down memory lane … Continue reading →

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