"As Alzheimer's disease progresses, the need to nurture, love and be loved increases." American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists, 2012 conference in Washington DC
"As Alzheimer's disease progresses, the need to nurture, love and be loved increases." American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists, 2012 conference in Washington DC
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Science & Research — Alzheimer's Information

University of Kentucky Saunders Brown Research for Alzheimers

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University of Kentucky Saunders Brown Research for Alzheimers

Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia I recently attended the Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia put on by the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky. There were more than 600 scientists, researchers and laypeople joined together in Lexington Kentucky to learn about the incredible research they are doing and to share findings on slowing the disease and possible future prevention. UK is one of the original 10 research centers in the US, designated by The National Institutes of Health, (NIH). Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's diease. For me, a layperson, the Saturday presentations to...

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Myths About Alzheimer's: The Seriousness of a Fatal Disease

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(Due to a theory published by a U.S. doctor whose license was revoked, many people incorrectly believe flu vaccinations increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's.) One of the biggest (and most unfortunate) myths surrounding Alzheimer's disease is people believing that Alzheimer's is simply a natural part of aging, while many people are also under the impression that Alzheimer's is not a fatal disease. While caregivers and those who specialize in geriatrics are aware that both of the above statements are false, numerous surveys among the general populace in several countries, including the U.S., point to large-scale spreading of misinformation about...

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