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Eisai says Alzheimer's drug succeeds in slowing cognitive decline

Eisai says Alzheimer's drug succeeds in slowing cognitive decline An experimental Alzheimer's drug developed by Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen Inc significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in a large trial of patients in the early stages of the disease, the companies said on Tuesday.

98-YO Mom Moves Into Same Nursing Home as Her 80-YO Son to Take Care of Him Your son will always be your baby boy and that's exactly why this 98-year-old mom moved in with her son to take care of him.

Why the future of elder care may be fewer nursing homes

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The Hidden Drug Epidemic Among Older People [New York Times]

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/16/well/live/the-hidden-drug-epidemic-among-older-people.html

The Hidden Drug Epidemic Among Older People People in their 60s take an average of 15 prescription drugs a year. Combined with over-the-counter products, they may do more harm than good.

My Life Watching My Own Dementia Set In I notice how many more words I forget, and the speed at which I’m forgetting them.

Funny Prayer about Getting Old at the Caregiver of the Year Dinner With the timing of a professional comedian, this diminutive "little old lady" shines a very funny light on the foibles of aging, to the delight of an audienc...

Why The Wall Street Journal Is Wrong About Long-Term Care Planning

Why The WSJ Is Wrong About Long-Term Care Planning A recent WSJ article on long-term care insurance pushes two important misconceptions and ultimately misses the mark. Long-term care insurance has had issues, impacting many people, but long-term care insurance still plays a valuable role in planning for incapacity and end of life care.

As Drugs Fail, Some Researchers Urge a Return to Alzheimer’s Roots

As Drugs Fail, Some Researchers Urge a Return to Alzheimer's Roots | Xconomy As the quest to find treatments for Alzheimer's disease keeps crashing against rocks, a group of researchers in the field want their peers to pay more atte

Hard-Won Advice in Books on Aging and Elder Care

Hard-Won Advice in Books on Aging and Elder Care Readers told our columnist what they had read and found useful, and he reports back on family conversations, division of labor, Medicaid and more.

The Ethics of Adjusting Your Assets to Qualify for Medicaid

The Ethics of Adjusting Your Assets to Qualify for Medicaid People who make themselves indigent to qualify for Medicaid are sometimes criticized. But consider the nuances of the situation, and other alternatives.

A 1-Hour Walk, 3 Times a Week, Has Benefits for Dementia Regular, brisk walks improved thinking skills in older people with a common form of age-related memory loss.

How a 15-Minute Test Shows Promise for Early Alzheimer’s Detection
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Such a thoughtful interactive piece from the New York Times. This perspective is often missed.

Fraying at the Edges: Her Fight to Live With Alzheimer’s A withered person with a scrambled mind, memories sealed away: That is the familiar face of Alzheimer’s. But there is also the waiting period, which Geri Taylor has been navigating with prudence, grace and hope.

My Secret Life as Superman
BY GURNEY WILLIAMS III / TALES OF ALZHEIMER'S & CAREGIVING / MARCH 9, 2016
http://mariashriver.com/blog/2016/03/my-secret-life-as-superman-alzheimers-gurney-williams/

He Broke the Law to Build a Better Nursing Home

The Harvard Doctor Changing Nursing Homes Forever Dr. Bill Thomas's radical crusade to change how we think about aging and to rethink nursing homes.

http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/seattle-preschool-nursing-home-transforms-elderly-residents/story?id=31803817

Preschool in a Nursing Home 'Transforms' Elderly Residents What would happen if you paired the very young with the very old? It's being done at a preschool in Seattle, where child care takes place throughout a campus which is also home to more than 400 older adults. Called the Intergenerational Learning Center, the preschool is located within Providence...

Here's a thoughtful, fascinating read...

The Last Day of Her Life When Sandy Bem found out she had Alzheimer’s, she resolved that before the disease stole her mind, she would kill herself. The question was, when?

Study Of More Than 3,500 Human Brains Reveals The Cause Of Alzheimer's Disease

Study Of More Than 3,500 Human Brains Reveals The Cause Of Alzheimer's Disease After examining more than 3,500 donated brains, scientists have gathered evidence to suggest that a rogue protein, tau, which has long been suspected to play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s, is the major driver of cognitive decline in this disease. These new findings downplay the role of am…

Activities for People with Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia care is notorious for testing the limits of caregiver patience. Many caregivers feel they are at their 'wit's end' trying to find ways to keep their care recipients' occupied and active.

Activities for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Useful information for caregivers to people with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

An experimental drug from Biogen Idec became the first Alzheimer's treatment to significantly slow cognitive decline and reduce what is believed to be brain-destroying plaque in patients with early and mild forms of the disease, according to a small study likely to reignite hopes of a treatment.

Biogen's Alzheimer's drug slows mental decline in early study (Reuters) - An experimental drug from Biogen Idec became the first Alzheimer's treatment to significantly slow cognitive decline and reduce what is believed to be brain-destroying plaque in patients with

The single most important consideration in caring for someone with dementia is to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect. As a result of his or her mental decline, your care recipient may well feel vulnerable and frightened. It is important that your efforts focus on helping your care recipient retain a sense of identity and self-worth.

Managing Difficult Behaviors in a Person with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia Useful information for caregivers to people with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.