Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s
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National Alzheimer’s Plan Released!!
Today the Obama Administration announced the release of the National Alzheimer’s Plan. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius reaffirmed our nation’s commitment to conquering Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, with a specific goal of … Continue
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Alzheimer’s Care: New Study Reports 1 in 7 People with Alzheimer’s Live Alone
One in seven people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in the US live alone, and many don’t have designated caregivers or near by family members to help them judge situations as their disease progresses. That’s 800,000 Americans who … Continue
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Alzheimer’s Association Benefit: Bay Square at Yarmouth this Saturday
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Art and Alzheimers: new program fosters creativity
Studies have shown that art therapy might be particularly beneficial for people with Alzheimer’s disease because though they gradually lose the ability to express themselves with words, other parts of their brain that deal with colors and composition … Continue
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Alzheimer’s Epidemic
The Alzheimer’s Association has published their latest statistical findings on the grow of the disease in the US. They’ve made a very simple but powerful video that puts these numbers in perspective. Maine is the oldest state … Continue
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Piper Shores in Scarborough, ME Earns Ranking for Best Nursing Homes
Holbrook at Piper Shores Receives 5-Star Ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 Best Nursing Homes Holbrook Health Center at Piper Shores has received a high ranking of five stars overall in U.S. News & World Report’s … Continue
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Alzheimers: family assistance in diagnosis, and increased federal funding
Dr. Laurel Coleman, a geriatric physician at Maine Medical Center, has been on CBS and quoted in other news outlets recently for her assertion that family members should learn the symptoms and be asked to help in the … Continue