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A 'Missing Link' Leading to Alzheimer's
(Source: University of Virginia) - Scientists at the University of Virginia have identified what appears to be a missing link in the process that destroys nerve cells in Alzheimer's disease. The findings may lead to new drugs that target and disrupt specific proteins that lead to Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's: Tips on Understanding the Disease
(Source: Blog Critics) - One the greatest challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer"s is dealing with fluctuating moods and difficult behaviors. Seemingly simple tasks, such as dressing, bathing, eating, visiting, walking, and even talking, can be difficult for both patient and caregiver.
Exercise Helps NH Residents with Alzheimer's
(Source: Blackwell Synergy) - An international team of researchers investigated the effectiveness of an exercise program regarding activities of daily living (ADLs), physical performance, nutritional status, behavioral disturbances and depression in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
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