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Greetings!
Mark & Ellen Warner
(Source:
Alzheimer's Association) - The Alzheimer's Association applauds
members of the U.S. Senate for passing the National Alzheimer's
Project Act. Because of this successful vote, the nation is one
step closer to a national strategic plan to address the Alzheimer's
epidemic. "The threat that Alzheimer's disease poses to the health and well-being of our fellow citizens demands an aggressive and well-coordinated response," said Senator Bayh. "Our bill creates the first-ever national plan to combat Alzheimer's and ensures that every dollar spent on the disease will be used to get the best possible care for patients. At a time when medical research funds are too scarce, the National Alzheimer's Project will support the kind of research that will, hopefully, one day result in a cure for this devastating disease." Go to full story: http://alz.org
(Source: hc2d.co.uk) - A major fund-raising drive has been launched in Scotland to place a specialist dementia nurse in every health board. The campaign by Alzheimer's Scotland is being headed by the Duchess of Hamilton following the death of her husband earlier this year after he was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Alzheimer's Scotland wants to improve standards of care, reduce the inappropriate prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs and cut the number of dementia sufferers who have to go into residential care from the hospital rather than their own homes. Go to full story: http://www.hc2d.co.uk
(Source: Alzheimer Research Forum) - Cholesterol not only clogs arteries and leads to heart disease, but it can be bad for your brain as well. Evidence supporting cholesterol's role in Alzheimer's disease is growing along with numerous other cardiovascular risk factors. Apolipoprotein E (APOE), a cholesterol transporter, is the primary genetic variant associated with sporadic AD risk, supporting a central role for the sterol in the disease. Yet despite a large body of research since 1993, this role remains mysterious. The 2010 Society for Neuroscience annual meeting showcased the cholesterol-Alzheimer's link in a symposium, where researchers explored multiple aspects of the relationship between ApoE, cholesterol, and Alzheimer's disease. Yet again, in 2010, the talks failed to add up to a unified picture of disease mechanisms; rather, they presented diverse ideas. Some researchers discussed roles for ApoE in AD pathogenesis that have nothing to do with cholesterol transport, while others focused directly on the effects and location of cholesterol in the brain. Overall, the symposium provided more questions than answers, but pointed to intriguing new directions for research. Go to full story: http://www.alzforum.org
(Source: Alzheimer's Association) - Before you send your tax returns to the IRS, make sure you get the tax savings you deserve. As a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, you may qualify for tax deductions and credits. Tax
deductions Deductible caregiving costs may include:
Tax
Credits Go to full story: http://www.alz.org
(Source:
Alzheimer's Association) - The Alzheimer's Association's TrialMatch
is a free service that makes it easy for people with Alzheimer's,
caregivers, families and physicians to locate clinical trials based
on personal criteria (diagnosis, stage of disease) and
location. How Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch works
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Autumn is a time of transition and change, and in that spirit, we have some good news to share on the research front (page 29) in this issue of Preserving Your Memory. We have plenty more to share, too. Many people take advantage of cooler weather to take on home improvement projects in the fall. Did you know you could make your loved one with Alzheimer's feel more at home with some simple home design techniques? Learn how, beginning on page 8. As we head indoors, let's consider how we can make healthy meals in very little time with chef Kirk Leins (page 22). In our cover story, the U.S. Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Regina Benjamin, M.D., shares her thoughts on getting elder minority Americans with Alzheimer's and dementia the care they need (p. 18). And learn how Generations United, a national nonprofit organization, connects older Americans with the young in order to bridge a gap in a vital way (page 14). Here's hoping fall brings a healthy transition to us all! Betsey Odell
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