In Early Alzheimer's, When to Give Up the Car Keys

It’s one of a family’s most wrenching decisions, and as Alzheimer’s increasingly is diagnosed in its earliest stages, it can be hard to tell when a loved one is poised to become a danger

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A Surprising Sign of Dementia

Being too thin in later years-especially for those who lose weight rapidly or who had been overweight-may well be an early sign of dementia

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Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

Two new studies come to slightly different conclusions about the merit of adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet on the risk for Alzheimer’s disease

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/707404

9/20/09 Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk for Alzheimer's Disease: Mediterranean Diet Reduces Need for Diabetes Drugs

Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease: Two new studies come to slightly different conclusions about the merit of adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet on the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, Mediterranean Diet Reduces Need for Diabetes Drugs: The so-called Mediterranean diet — rich in nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables — reduces the likelihood that patients recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes will need antihyperglycemic drug treatment, a new study found.

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Management of Agitation Behavior

One of the greatest impacts on quality of life for families and their loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease is the presence of agitation behavior in the middle stages of the disease process.

http://www.ec-online.net/Knowledge/Articles/agitation.htm

Medicare Coverage for Mental Health and Alzheimer's Care

Modern medicine recognizes that many mental and emotional problems are in fact physical illnesses or related to them. So, with either Medicare Part A hospital insurance plus Medicare Part B medical insurance, or with a Part C Medicare Advantage managed care plan, your parent has extensive coverage for treatment of mental or emotional illness, including depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.

http://www.caring.com/articles/medicare-for-mental-health-and-alzheimers

7/12/09 Making Stairs a Lure for Exercise: A Surprising Sign of Dementia: In Early Alzheimer's, When to Give Up the Car Keys

Making Stairs a Lure for Exercise: Now, researchers are urging building designers to rethink their approach to stairs — even including using music — to encourage people to use them more. A Surprising Sign of Dementia: Being too thin in later years-especially for those who lose weight rapidly or who had been overweight-may well be an early sign of dementia. In Early Alzheimer’s, When to Give Up the Car Keys: It’s one of a family’s most wrenching decisions, and as Alzheimer’s increasingly is diagnosed in its earliest stages, it can be hard to tell when a loved one is poised to become a danger.

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