What is Alzheimer's? A Basic Definition

Alzheimers
     n : a progressive form of presenile
         dementia that is similar to
         senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s
         or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is
         followed by impaired thought and speech and finally
         complete helplessness [syn: Alzheimer's
         disease, Alzheimer's]

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Fri Aug 8

• Rethinking Alzheimer's
• Woman raises $16-thousand for Alzheimer's research | The Week

Thu Aug 7

• wcbstv.com - Westchester Offers GPS For Alzheimer's Patients | WCSBTV
• Avoiding Alzheimer's live with someone | Philadelphia Inquirer
• "Tracking Bracelets To Help Find Alzheimer's Patients": AAHSA Member in the News, Westchester News (NY), August 6, 2008

Wed Aug 6

• Eating fish may prevent memory loss and stroke in old age | EurekAlert!
• Tau is not cause of Alzheimer's say Anavex experts | Medical News Today
• Statins 'halve' the risk of dementia - Science, News - The Independent

Tue Aug 5

• Alzheimer's Research Holds Promise - Yahoo! News
• Alzheimer's experts see progress on new drugs | Special Coverage | Reuters

Mon Aug 4

• Music for Alzheimer's and Autism All at Once
• ICAD: Pondering Over Woes in Middle Age May Save the Brain in Later Life: a study which evaluates the difference between ruminating and pondering and the significance of each in prevention of brain function loss in later life in men
• When Mom Goes Missing - Caring for Elderly Parents ? The New Old Age blog ? NYTimes.com
• Trying To Forget Alzheimer's Disappointment s // Pharmalot

Sun Aug 3

• University Of Pittsburgh Imaging Agent Study Suggests Breakthrough In Alzheimer's Research: pittsburgh compound

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