Lying To Alzheimer's Patients : NPR
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Lying To Alzheimer's Patients : NPR
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Most Recently Shared on May 20, 2009 at 8:56 pm By:
RT@Caregiving Lying to Alzheimer's Patients (NPR): http://bit.ly/RLXeg
4 things to remember before you argue with an Alzheimer's or Dementia patient — Alzheimer's Support
free-alzheimers-support.com — “Arguing with an Alzheimer's patient is pointless. Try new ways to communicate such as Validation therapy or therapeutic lying.” View full resource at free-alzheimers-support.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2012 at 4:54 pm By:
Steve Springer, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician
Good advice for caregivers: 4 Questions to ask yourself before arguing with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia patient @ http://t.co/biyniZWk
When Forgetfulness Needs Medical Attention : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt was diagnosed with Alzheimer's this week. Shots caught up with a neurologist for more on how the Alzheimer's diagnosis is made.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on August 25, 2011 at 2:15 pm By:
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#Dementia or forgetfulness? When to seek #Medical Attention (@nprhealth) http://n.pr/mVvbip #patients #physicians #primarycare
Improv For Alzheimer's: 'A Sense Of Accomplishment' : NPR
npr.org — “Researchers in Chicago have paired up with a local theater group to see how improvisational theater games affect the health and mood of patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. "Improv is all about being in the moment, which for someone with memory loss, that is a very safe place," says one researcher.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on August 15, 2011 at 4:06 pm By:
Jeff Kraakevik Neurologist, Physician, and Doctor
Heard this on @npr this AM - cool concept using improv as therapy for Alzheimer's pts. http://ow.ly/63w5F
Early Stages Of Alzheimer's Now Get Formal Definitions : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “The goal of the new definitions is to help recognize the early stages of the disease. While the new criteria will likely be valuable to researchers, it won't change how the vast majority of people are diagnosed or the very limited treatment choices.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2011 at 2:30 am By:
Hisham Rana, MD Doctor and Physician
Commentary: Alzheimer's disease gets redefined, but changes mean little for patients http://n.pr/eh4cqc - #health
Early Stages Of Alzheimer's Now Get Formal Definitions : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “The goal of the new definitions is to help recognize the early stages of the disease. While the new criteria will likely be valuable to researchers, it won't change how the vast majority of people are diagnosed or the very limited treatment choices.” View full resource at npr.org
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Lionel Lim Internist, Geriatrician, Physician, and Doctor
NPR: Alzheimer's Disease Gets Redefined, But Changes Mean Little For Patients-More at http://n.pr/fhu8na
Early Stages Of Alzheimer's Now Get Formal Definitions : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “The goal of the new definitions is to help recognize the early stages of the disease. While the new criteria will likely be valuable to researchers, it won't change how the vast majority of people are diagnosed or the very limited treatment choices.” View full resource at npr.org
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Alzheimer's Disease Gets Redefined, But Changes Mean Little For Patients: New criteria establish formal d... http://n.pr/enBbS6 from NPR
Early Stages Of Alzheimer's Now Get Formal Definitions : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “The goal of the new definitions is to help recognize the early stages of the disease. While the new criteria will likely be valuable to researchers, it won't change how the vast majority of people are diagnosed or the very limited treatment choices.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2011 at 8:30 pm By:
NW Kidney Centers Nephrology and Health Organization
RT @NPRHealth: Alzheimer's Disease Gets Redefined, But Changes Mean Little For Patients http://n.pr/eowCa1
Sifting Genes For Clues To Alzheimer's : NPR
npr.org — “Two groups of researchers have scanned the genomes of thousands of individuals, looking for clues to genes involved in Alzheimer's disease. Gerard Schellenberg of the University of Pennsylvania explains how locating those genes could lead to new ways to treat or prevent the disease.” View full resource at npr.org
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Sifting Genes For Clues To Alzheimer's http://n.pr/gNyb2d
Fish Oil Pills No Help For Alzheimer's Patients : Shots - Health News Blog : NPR
npr.org — “A clinical test of fish oil supplements found they didn't slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The findings deflate optimism about the approach, which seemed to hold some promise.” View full resource at npr.org
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Fish Oil Pills No Help For Alzheimer's Patients: A clinical test of fish oil supplements found they didn't slow the ... http://n.pr/coJffQ
Camp For Alzheimer's Patients Isn't About Memories : NPR
npr.org — “An unusual sleepover camp brings together about 20 people who have dementia for a weekend of music, dance, reminiscing and other activities that emphasize strengths instead of losses. While the campers typically won't remember details of the retreat, it lifts their mood, camp staffers say.” View full resource at npr.org
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Camp For Alzheimer's Patients Isn't About Memories: An unusual sleepover camp brings together about 20 peopl... http://n.pr/apMT87 from NPR
'Days With My Father': A Photographic Farewell : The Picture Show : NPR
npr.org — “Phillip Toledano copes with his father's memory loss the only way he knows how: through photographs, humorous and bittersweet.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on August 21, 2010 at 3:50 pm By:
Priscilla Warner Patient Expert
Touching photographic farewell by photographer, son of Alzheimers patient: http://is.gd/enRDg RT @brainpicker
Lilly's Drug Flop Shows How Tough Alzheimer's Will Be To Beat : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “A medicine that was supposed to help Alzheimer's patients by blocking the formation of so-called amyloid plaques in their brains instead made them worse.” View full resource at npr.org
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Lilly's Drug Flop Shows How Tough Alzheimer's Will Be To Beat: A medicine that was supposed to help Alzheime... http://n.pr/bDSFtG from NPR
Emotions Outlast The Memories That Drive Them : NPR
npr.org — “A study of patients with amnesia finds that the emotion tied to a memory lingers in the mind even after the memory is gone. This study has considerable implications for patients with Alzheimer's and their families.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 2:46 pm By:
Memory Loss Does Not Wipe Out Emotions… http://dld.bz/aXhQ
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