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It is estimated that Alzheimer's disease affects 5.3 million Americans and that number is expected to double by 2050. Caregivers shoulder a particularly heavy burden as the illness alters the deme

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Alzheimer's disease topic for AgriLife Extension Service seminar | Lubbock Online | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

lubbockonline.com — “The Alzheimer’s Association Lubbock will host the 2012 Alzheimer’s Educational Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 4 at Knipling Conference Center.Andy Crocker of the Extension Program Specialist-Gerontology Health Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present “The Connected Caregiver”.The seminar will cover topics including early diagnosis, driving, intimacy and end-of-life choices. The program will include segments from the Emmy award-winning HBO documentary series, “The Alzheimer’s PView full resource at lubbockonline.com

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ajc.com — “Alicia Beckett hung family photos and decorated the room in her mother’s favorite colors — aqua and peach — and tried her best to make the assisted living facility feel like home for the woman who taught her so much about care-giving but who now suffered from Alzheimer’s.View full resource at ajc.com

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Report: More dementia patients live alone, many without caregivers - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “An Alzheimer's Association report says the number of people with dementia who live alone in the U.S. is increasing, and one-half of them do not have a specific caregiver. Financial issues prevent some dementia patients from entering assisted living or hiring in-home caregivers. Dale Masters of the …View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Alzheimer's care costs could top $200 billion this year - McKnight's Long Term Care News

mcknights.com — “Direct care costs for treating Alzheimer's disease are estimated to be $200 billion in 2012, a new report reveals. Fully $140 will be paid through the Medicare and Medicaid programs. While 800,000 Alzheimer's sufferers live alone, most are being treated in a skilled nursing facility, assisted living, or by a family caregiver, according to 2012 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report from the Alzheimer's Association. Private insurance accounts for less than one-quarter of the costs, the repoView full resource at mcknights.com

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Closure of St. George Alzheimer's center irks caregivers | The Spectrum | thespectrum.com

thespectrum.com — “ST. GEORGE - During a town hall meeting Friday at Cliff View assisted living center in St. George, caregivers and people representing area service organizations expressed their frustration with the Alzheimer's Association's decision to close its St. George office in February.View full resource at thespectrum.com

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ALZHEIMERSreadAlzheimer's Reading Room is the number one source of life news for the entire Alzheimer's community. Our goal is to Educate, sometimes Entertain, and Empower Alzheimers caregivers and their families worldwide.


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seniorsforliving.com — “All too often, caregivers pressed for time and energy resort to the television as a source of entertainment or passive engagement.View full resource at seniorsforliving.com

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Alzheimer's Disease Resources

ahaf.org — “Check out informative publications from Alzheimer's Disease Research, newsletters with research updates, organizations that can provide assistance in many areas, from financial aid to senior housing, medical illustrations and videos, a list of helpful books, and memory games and exercises.View full resource at ahaf.org

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We provide free resources for people w/ Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers (fact sheets, pubs, audio and video) http://t.co/iiGmjf2V

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2012 SeniorHomes.com Best of the Web

seniorhomes.com — “The SeniorHomes.com 2012 Best of the Web awards highlights the best resources for caregiving, senior care, senior housing, assisted living, Alzheimer's/memory care, home care, and home health care. Nominate or vote for your favorite website today.View full resource at seniorhomes.com

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seniorhomes.com — “The SeniorHomes.com 2012 Best of the Web awards highlights the best resources for caregiving, senior care, senior housing, assisted living, Alzheimer's/memory care, home care, and home health care. Nominate or vote for your favorite website today.View full resource at seniorhomes.com

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Tax Deductions Available for Many Types of Caregivers Providing Assistance for Family Members with Alzheimer's Disease - Forbes

forbes.com — “When an individual has been helping take care of their loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, there are substantial tax credits that can help lower yearly taxes. The credits apply to people who take care of their family member directly or hire help to do so. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 5.4 [...]View full resource at forbes.com

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Free Webinars to Feature Dementia Care Expert Teepa Snow

prweb.com — “The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Senior Helpers are sponsoring a free Webinar series this fall that will feature renowned dementia care expert Teepa Snow and assist both family caregivers and healthcare professionals in “moving forward” with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.View full resource at prweb.com

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Alzheimer's Caregivers Going Online for Support in Record Numbers - PR Newswire - sacbee.com

sacbee.com — “Alzheimer's Caregivers Going Online for Support in Record Numbers - PR Newswire - sacbee.comView full resource at sacbee.com

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Caring.com -- on World Alzheimer's Day -- announced that its breakthrough Steps & Stages™ resource has now reached... http://t.co/aXARowNz

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Why Choose Synergy HomeCare - Our In-Home Caregivers Provide Personal, Emotional and Alzheimer’s Care Services.

synergyhomecare.com — “Synergy HomeCare offers in-home healthcare for seniors, surgery patients & new mothers as well as assisted living services for those limited by Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or disabilities. With non-medical services like basic housekeeping, running errands, hygiene assistance, companionship & memory care, our caregivers offer comfort and relief, increasing the quality of life for your loved ones.View full resource at synergyhomecare.com

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