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2 hrs ago | ELCA.org

A disciple's approach to Alzheimer's disease

As Christians we know that God's presence works in and through God's people. We are called to a lifestyle of discipleship that imitates the way Jesus granted love, compassion and dignity to all people, regardless of condition.

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Related Topix: Health, Religion, Lutheran Church

3 hrs ago | Deseret News

Early diagnosis may be key in slowing Alzheimer's epidemic

"Someone may dismiss early memory problems as normal aging, but there's actually a fair amount of evidence to say that memory is one of our cognitive abilities that should actually stay relatively stable throughout our lifespan," said Dr.

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Related Topix: Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, University of Utah, Medicine, Dementia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sun May 19, 2013

Cleveland.com

Society: Gordon Square Arts District and Alzheimer's Association

There was nothing square about the party or the guests celebrating the arts at the annual fundraiser for the Gordon Square Arts District.

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Related Topix: Health, Cleveland, OH, Real Estate, Forest City Enterprises

Drugs.com

Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study

Sleep apnea, the condition that robs sufferers of deep sleep by endlessly and subconsciously waking them up, becomes more common as people age.

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Related Topix: Health

EurekAlert!

Study finds that sleep apnea and Alzheimer's are linked

ATS 2013, PHILADELPHIAA new study looking at sleep-disordered breathing and markers for Alzheimer's disease risk in cerebrospinal fluid and neuroimaging adds to the growing body of research linking the two.

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Related Topix: Health, Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen)

Knutsford Guardian

Call to join in Dementia awareness week activities

This year's campaign, which takes place between Sunday, May 19, and Saturday, May 25, is 'Worrying Changes Nothing, Talking Changes Everything'. The society wants people to get talking about dementia - whether online or in their local community.

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Related Topix: Health

Sun-Star

Bella Flores dies

She expired at the Quezon City General Hospital following a steep drop in blood pressure, but even before her death, the actress battled diabetes and showed signs of memory loss or Alzheimer's disease.

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Related Topix: Health

Farmington Daily Times

Support Alzheimer's research

I am representing the NARFE, Nation Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees, and have just attended the convention of the New Mexico State Federation of Chapters in Albuquerque.

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Related Topix: Health, Albuquerque, NM, Long Term Care, Opinion

Sat May 18, 2013

WBNS

CarMax founder, family hope for Alzheimer's cure

"All of my life, I've been the curious one. It's a good thing to have," Sharp said recently, adding that he always looked for new or different ways to do something.

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Related Topix: Auto Dealers, Retail, CarMax Group, Health, Circuit City Stores, Goochland County, VA, Henrico County, VA

PsychCentral

Rat Study Shows How Brain Rewires Itself After Injury

When the brain's primary learning center is damaged, new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function, a new study has found.

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Related Topix: UC Los Angeles, Health

Fri May 17, 2013

Charleston Daily Mail

Business people, Friday, May 17

Ryan Kent has joined the Bowles Rice LLP law firm as an associate practicing in the areas of energy, oil, natural gas, real estate, and tax law.

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Related Topix: West Virginia University, Parkersburg, WV, West Virginia, Long Term Care, Health

Minnesota Monthly

Shining Bright

Event: The annual Alzheimer's Association Remembering Our Stars gala was held Saturday, April 13, at the Depot in downtown Minneapolis.

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Related Topix: Health, Minneapolis, MN

ReporterHerald.com

Alzheimer's patients share memories through annual Memories in the Making

Angie Ahnstedt's "Memories on the Farm" will be auctioned at the Alzheimer's Association Memories in the Making art auction.

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Related Topix: Health, Colorado, Dance, Adele, Pop/Rock

Times Herald-Record

Program dealing with Dementia pain Monday at Sullivan CCE

The Alzheimer's Association and the Caregiver Resource Center of Sullivan County will present Pain Assessment and Management for Individual's with Dementia, sharing information and problem-solving to assess and manage pain when an individual is coping with dementia.

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Related Topix: Health, Sullivan County, NY, Liberty, NY

Thu May 16, 2013

Ivanhoe

Having Skin Cancer Could Lower Alzheimer's Risk

Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, have found that people who have skin cancer are 80 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who do not have skin cancer.

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Related Topix: Health

The Motley Fool

Any Light at the End of the Tunnel for Alzheimer's Disease?

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WKYC-TV Cleveland

Stark County: Homeworth man with Alzheimer's reported missing

Stark County authorities need help finding an 82-year-old Homeworth man with Alzheimer's Disease who has been missing since Wednesday evening.

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Related Topix: Stark County, OH, Homeworth, OH, Health

McGill Reporter

May 30: Molson Lecture Series on Alzheimer's Disease

The McGill Centre for Studies in Aging & the Knowledge Transfer Office of the Douglas Mental Health University Institute present the Molson Lecture Series on Alzheimer's Disease, sponsored by the Molson Knowledge Exchange Fund.

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Related Topix: Health

Griffin Daily News

Woman missing since July

The Spalding County Sheriff's Office and the family of woman first reporting missing last July are asking for the help from the public to locate her.

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Related Topix: Spalding County, GA, Health

The Oregonian

2013 new plants: Agastache 'Licorice Candy' sales help Alzheimer's Association

Agastache 'Licorice Candy' is a special plant, not only because of its beauty. 'Licorice Candy' was raised by Andy and Melissa Van Hevelingen, who are donating proceeds from the plant to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Melissa's uncle, Orlin Roth, and Andy's mother, Frances Van Hevelingen.

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Related Topix: Health, Home Gardening, Home