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On Friday, April 11th, the Alzheimers Foundation of America is hosting a symposium for patients, caregivers and health professionals to talk about the growing number of people under 65 diagnosed with Alzheimers disease.

About Smart Genetics:
Smart GeneticsSmart Genetics is a Philadelphia-based, direct-to-consumer genetic testing firm dedicated to providing consumers with meaningful and relevant health-risk assessments. For more information about Alzheimer's Mirror, visit www.ALZmirror.com or call 1-877-ALZ-RISK (877-259-7475).

About the Mckeown Foundation: The McKeown Foundation was established to raise funds for Alzheimer's care, research and education. Local nonprofit organizations that support the foundation's mission can visit www.mckeownfoundation.org or call 215-669-7999 to apply for a grant.

The YouTube channel features UCSF's renowned clinical-researchers discussing disease characteristics–which are often subtle and not well known, even among members of the medical community. Personal stories of patients and family members are also featured, together with practical advice and coping strategies from health care professionals.

Kiara and Monique English's Story - Special Needs
Friday, 5/30, 11:00am
Tuesday, 6/3, 2:00pm
Thursday, 6/5, 9:00pm

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The Alzheimer's Legal Resource Center provides a tremendous amount of practical information, such as caregiver tips and ways to deal with the gripping emotional stress a family faces when their loved one has been diagnosed. It also provides practical, everyday legal information on how Medicaid works, the different traps that can be involved and alternate forms of benefits, such as the Veteran's Benefit discussed above.

About Brian Willie:
Brian Willie (www.williedasherlaw.com) is an Elder Law attorney and partner with the Law Offices of Willie & Dasher, an Austin, TX based firm. He provides long-term care strategies for seniors and those who love them.

Memory Condition — Normal Age-Related Forgetfulness:

• Sometimes misplaces keys, eyeglasses, or other items.
• Momentarily forgets an acquaintance's name.
• Occasionally has to "search" for a word.
• Occasionally forgets to run an errand.
• May forget an event from the distant past.
• When driving, may momentarily forget where to turn. Quickly orients self.
• Jokes about memory loss.

Memory Condition — Mild Cognitive Impairment:

• Frequently misplaces items.
• Frequently forgets people's names and is slow to recall them.
• Finding words becomes more difficult.
• Begins to forget important events and appointments.
• May forget more recent events or newly learned information.
• May temporarily become lost more often.
• May have trouble understanding and following a map.
• Worries about memory loss. Family and friends notice the lapses.

Memory Condition -Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia:

• Forgets what an item is used for or puts it in an inappropriate place.
• May not remember knowing a person.
• Begins to lose language skills. May withdraw from social interaction.
• Loses sense of time. Doesn't know what day it is.
• Short-term memory is seriously impaired. Has difficulty learning and remembering new information.
• Becomes easily disoriented or lost in familiar places, sometimes for hours.
• May have little or no awareness of cognitive problems.

If you are concerned about memory loss in yourself or a loved one, there can be a variety of underlying causes too which can be treated, for example, temporary memory loss due to depression, or certain prescription or over the counter medications. You should discuss such concerns with your doctor.

The researchers found a significant reduction in hippocampal volume in both the Alzheimer’s and cognitively impaired patients when compared to the healthy adults. Alzheimer’s patients and those with mild cognitive impairment had an average volume loss in the hippocampus of 32 percent and 19 percent, respectively. Studies using manual segmentation methods have reported similar results.

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Occasional memory lapses, such as forgetting why you walked into a room or having difficulty recalling a person's name, become more common as we approach our 50s and 60s. It's comforting to know that this minor forgetfulness is a normal sign of aging, not a sign of dementia.

About The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Headquartered in Manhasset, NY, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research is home to international scientific leaders in Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer’s disease, psychiatric disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sepsis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, human genetics, leukemia, lymphoma, neuroimmunology, and medicinal chemistry. The Feinstein Institute, part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, ranks in the top 6th percentile of all National Institutes of Health grants awarded to research centers. For more information: www.FeinsteinInstitute.org or www.feinsteininstitute.typepad.com.

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Patient reported to have symptoms similar to Alzheimers dementia, resolves after discontinuation of Tylenol PM. Typically anticholinergic side effects are thought of as mainly a concern for elderly patients, however, in this case, my patient was in her 50s. If you think about how many patients in midlife are on medications with like Tylenol PM that have anticholinergic side effects, its astounding, and that has major implications for evaluation of memory loss in this age group

Reno, NV (PRWEB) April 22, 2008 — DayClocks Inc. designed and released an analog wall clock with patented technology to accurately keep track of the day of the week. The simple invention caters to a niche market and provides a helpful solution for senior citizens as well as Alzheimer's and dementia patients. The DayClock is also gaining popularity as a humorous retirement gift and is revolutionizing the wall clock industry with its clever and practical functions.

This premier golf event attracts more than 230 golfers to the beautiful North and South courses at Philmont Country Club, a private exclusive country club located at 301 Tomlinson Road in Huntingdon Valley. The North course, designed by famed architect William S. Flynn, is well known for its immaculate condition and fast greens. The South course, designed by Willie Park Jr., is slightly less difficult, but still offers a challenge for golfers of all levels. The ninth hole on the North course was listed in the Top 100 Holes in America by Golf Magazine. Philmont has hosted numerous GAP, PA, USGA, and Philadelphia section events and previously hosted two NIKE Tour Events.

Dr. Dave' directs a memory clinic and sees many patients frequently with complaints of memory problems and they are often on medications that can cause memory problems. Dr. Dave', said, "Memory problems are so common and the big concern for most patients is, am I developing Alzheimer's dementia? However, I find that many of these patients are on medications that have anticholinergic properties that can cause memory problems, and by eliminating them, the memory problems can sometimes lessen or improve, and sometimes improve dramatically."

Family Comes First™ is about sharing, educating, relating and responding to life's challenges. Each episode focuses on one topic - Arthritis, Elder Care, Alzheimer's, Special Needs - profiles the challenges and triumphs of one family, offers viewers information on resources available to them from local community organizations and is highlighted by a spiritual message given by Monsignor James M. Mc Namara, pastor of Holy Cross Church in Nesconset, NY. Monsignor McNamara embraces the storyline of each episode with spiritual reflections and practical advice.

He added that a lot more basic science work is needed before such drugs are developed. They want to figure out what this newly identified modulator of calcium channel does in the normal brain, and then how it precisely works to increase the risk for Alzheimer’s.
   
"This is a robust genetic risk factor that was identified now in four different populations,” said Dr. Marambaud. “Having this risk gene can cause a functional problem. It may not only affect the balance of calcium in the brain, which is key to normal cellular processing in memory formation, but also increases the formation of the amyloid peptide, a key player in the pathogenic process of the disease”. He said that the gene, located on chromosome 10, is restricted primarily to the brain. This new work not only provides a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms leading to the disease but also identifies CALHM1 as a potentially important new target for therapy.

Gloria & David Richmond's Story - Alzheimer's
Friday, 5/23, 11:00am
Tuesday, 5/27, 2:00pm
Thursday, 5/29, 9:00pm

Dr. Amarish Dave is a board certified neurologist who sees patients for memory loss and is author of the audio book, Total Memory Care. More information available at www.helpmemoryloss.com.

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DayClocks Inc. released the first analog wall clock with patented technology to accurately keep track of the day of the week. The simple invention caters to a niche market and provides a helpful solution for senior citizens as well as Alzheimers and dementia patients. The DayClock is also gaining popularity as a humorous retirement gift and is revolutionizing the wall clock industry with its clever and practical functions.

Dr. MacDonald discusses his research in a well-documented case study at Stony Brook Hospital, which showed spirochetal DNA in the brain tissue of a man who was diagnosed with Lyme and eventually succumbed to Alzheimer's disease, therefore "connecting the link between Lyme disease and Alzheimer's in some patients," he says.

Developing medicines is like doing a puzzle. You stare at it and gamble. Then you test it and if you are lucky you succeed. We were lucky.

Dr. Al-Abed looked at the assembly of amyloids in this toxic form and saw a way to change the molecular machinery so that a substance could drive the amyloid into a new form that does not aggregate to form plaques in the brain. The medicine he has tested is called CNI-1493 and studies in the laboratory have found that that it facilitates the clearance of amyloid (so it doesn’t clump) and it also neutralized the toxicity of the amyloid on its way to becoming a plaque.

Scientists working in the Davies lab at the Feinstein Institute are identifying new risk genes for Alzheimer's. A risk gene is different from the PS1, PS2 and APP mutations in patients with a family history of early-onset disease. These inherited mutations, while rare, cause the disease. Risk genes, by contrast, tip the scales in the direction of disease, but having a risk gene does not mean a person will develop Alzheimer's.

About Alzheimer's Mirror:
Alzheimer's Mirror™ is a comprehensive service providing risk assessment, education and personalized tools to help individuals plan for the possibility of developing Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's Mirror™ is the only Alzheimer's risk assessment service to examine all three parts of the APOE gene, each of which is critical to assessing an individual's overall risk. It is also the only service of its kind that takes into consideration non-genetic risk factors, such as family history, age and gender so that individuals have a more complete understanding of their risk profile.

Learn more about the Lyme expert audio interview series-
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Family Comes First™ is a four-part television series that focuses on challenges real-life Long Island families are facing and offers viewers advice and resources from leading Long Island community organizations including the Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter; Alzheimer's Association, Long Island; and United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County. Vincent J. Russo, Managing Shareholder, Vincent J. Russo & Associates, P.C. and Kim Berk, of KJOY-FM's Jim and Kim in the Morning show, co-host.

Home Health careThe Classic 7 Day Clock depicting only the day of the week, is available in rich oak and mahogany finishes and retails for $39.95. The Contemporary DayClock depicting both the time of day and day of the week, are available in sleek oak and silver finishes and retail for $49.95. The clocks can be purchased online at DayClocks.com or at select retailers nationwide. For more information on DayClocks, visit http://www.dayclocks.com

Family Comes First” is a four-part television series that focuses on challenges real-life Long Island families are facing and offers viewers advice and resources from leading Long Island community organizations including the Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter; Alzheimers Association, Long Island; and United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County. Vincent J. Russo, Managing Shareholder, Vincent J. Russo & Associates, P.C. and Kim Berk, of KJOY-FMs Jim and Kim in the Morning show, co-host. I have met so many special and inspirational people doing this program. If we can help just one person or one family through this effort, then it is a complete success.

"Preparing for the Crisis: Diagnosing & Caring for People in Their 30's, 40's & 50's with Young Onset Alzheimer's Disease" is being sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) and the Sid Jacobson JCC, which is located in East Hills, Long Island. The symposium will be held at The Lighthouse Executive Conference Center located at 111 East 59th St. in Manhattan from 8 am to 1 pm. The Sid Jacobson Center has an innovative program for young people diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Some of the clients and their families will be speaking at the meeting, as well. To register for the symposium call 866-232-8484.

Kiara and Monique English's Story - How many single mothers are out there like Monique English whose heart is bursting with joy because her twenty-one-year-old daughter, Kiara, is graduating? Kiara is graduating from the Children's Learning Center at United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County (UCPN), Roosevelt, Long Island, where she has been a student since the age of three. Monique tells their story and Mr. Kurt Murgo of UCPN offers viewers advice and information about resources.
    
When asked about how he conceived both the title and the content of the series, Vincent J. Russo states, "The time is always right for family. All of us can relate, in one way or another, to the real families in our series. You realize that if you change a name or a face, it could be YOU. Family Comes First™ affirms that family and community are the answers. We need each other as we journey together through life."

In the study, the researchers used an automated segmentation process with computer software developed in their laboratory by Marie Chupin, Ph.D., to measure the volume of the hippocampus in 25 patients with Alzheimer’s disease, 24 patients with mild cognitive impairment and 25 healthy older adults. The MRI volume measurements were then compared with those reported in studies of similar patient groups using the visual, or manual, segmentation method.

To sign up for the free Town Hall Forum, please contact Health Care Group at (858) 565-4424.

Read the interview transcript.
http://www.lyme-disease-research-database.com/alan-macdonald-transcription.html

"The findings of these two recently released scientific studies illuminate the fact that the air in American homes needs to be vastly improved without using a consumer electronic device containing lead," said Peter Mann, CEO of Alen Corporation. "Paralda will be the first and only air purifier in America available for consumer purchase that is completely lead-free. Alen Corporation has spent years on its development and the result is a compact, modern design featuring the most advanced HEPA filtration system, a UV lamp set to last 3 to 5 years, and ionizer - all while being Energy Star qualified and ozone-safe," concluded Mann.

Alzheimer's Mirror is based on the National Institutes of Health's landmark REVEAL study, which found that with proper education and screening, APOE disclosure is safe and beneficial.

The 'Interviews with Experts' series, available online at the Lyme Disease Research Database, provides health experts with a platform for reaching patients and others affected by the disease. In other interviews, renowned physician and medical researcher Dr. Lee Cowden discusses his Lyme protocol, and master herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner talks about the politics of Lyme and his book, Healing Lyme: Natural Healing and Prevention of Borreliosis and its Coinfections.

He also describes the recent discovery of biofilms, which hide and protect colonies of spirochetes. Biofilms are one of the various stealth forms taken by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria to evade antibiotics.

Paralda has a 24-hour programmable timer, weighs 17 lbs., measures 8"W x 11"D x 28"H, with a low power consumption of 55 watts. It features a translucent outer core with two color choices for the inner core - bamboo green or white. It will be available July 2008 and the retail price is $499 U.S.

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) April 14, 2008 — Alan MacDonald, MD, talks about his research into the link between Lyme disease and Alzheimer's in the audio series 'Interviews with Experts,' on the Lyme Disease Research Database. Lyme is sometimes misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's, as the two diseases share common symptoms. Recent research also includes the discovery of biofilms, another of the stealth forms taken by the Lyme bacteria. The interview series provides medical experts an online platform for reaching people affected by Lyme.

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Scott Eckenhoff, owner of Eckenhoff Buick of Jenkintown, has been involved in the event for the past ten years. "I was invited to the golf tournament as a guest at first, and I loved it," Eckenhoff said. "I thought it was such an amazing event, not just because of the quality of the golf, but because of the passion of the organizers and the volunteers for Alzheimer's. I have been a major sponsor ever since and I have seen other businesses and individuals continue to support this event for the same reason over the years."

THE JOHNS HOPKINS GUIDE TO MEMORY LOSS AND AGING
Johns Hopkins Health Alerts has recently published a free special report, "The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging." It in you will learn more about the reasons for memory loss as we age, and how to distinguish between Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, versus the normal changes in memory we can all expect as a result of the aging process.
This Special Report also offers 8 Memory Preserving Tips.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than five million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease. One of the goals of modern neuroimaging is to help in the early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, which can be challenging. When the disease is diagnosed early, drug treatment can help improve or stabilize patient symptoms.

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Toxins in the home may be more harmful than previously thought, according to the conclusions of two recent scientific studies. In an effort to reduce lead exposure in the home and combat indoor air pollution, Alen Corporation is launching nationwide this July the first and only lead-free portable home air purifier ever available for purchase in the U.S. marketplace called “Paralda”. The findings of these two recently released scientific studies illuminate the fact that the air in American homes needs to be vastly improved without using a consumer electronic device containing lead

Many people can pay privately, at least for awhile. However, with nursing home costs across the country at $4,000-8,000 per month, a family can find themselves out of money and options very quickly. Willie stated that "it is my job to help families create peace of mind by finding legal and financial solutions that will not only help their loved one get the best possible care, but be able to pay for that care without going broke."

“It’s very exciting,” said Dr. Al-Abed. “Developing medicines is like doing a puzzle. You stare at it and gamble. Then you test it and if you are lucky you succeed. We were lucky.”

Visit www.alencorp.com for more information. Wholesale inquiries are welcome - contact Jason Welsh at 727-230-0684.

For additional information on the Lyme Disease Research Database, visit www.lyme-disease-research-database.com. Access to the cutting edge news from experts on Lyme disease is available immediately.

There will also be opportunities to win a number of prizes at this event. The top golf foursome will receive trophies, individual Callaway Golf gift cards and invitations to participate in the Cadillac Invitational National Finals at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl.
The 17th Annual William J. McKeown, Jr. Cadillac Golf Invitational for Alzheimer's Care is being held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2008, at Philmont Country Club, 301 Tomlinson Road, Huntingdon Valley. For information, contact Joe McKeown at 215-669-7999 or visit: http://mckeowngolfclassic.com/.

To further support the initiative, UCSF's Internet campaign is comprised of these other elements:

• UCSF Memory and Aging Center CJD Web site: First in a series of comprehensive informational sites offering disease-specific informational resources on dementias, the CJD site features physician-researchers and nurses discussing CJD, caregiver information and testimonials, advice for physicians, and resources for basic and translational scientists. Videos on CJD and related topics are featured as well.
• "Defeat Dementia–Know More Now" Widget: The widget facilitates viral information sharing and an immediate call-to-action for patients, families, friends, caregivers and health professionals. It links to educational videos; clinical trial information; donation opportunities; the YouTube channel, and Facebook group. It is promoted to advocacy groups, and caregiver and professional healthcare organizations for emailing and posting on blogs, Web sites and ad networks.
• "Defeat Dementia" Facebook Group: To galvanize the younger generation in the fight against degenerative brain disease, UCSF has created a 'Defeat Dementia' Facebook group providing a place to interact, share information, and find or offer support.
• Veodia Partnership: Veodia's live, real time video broadcasting technology will be used to expand outreach nationally and reinforce relationships with caregivers, patients and healthcare professionals. Important announcements and caregiver conferences featuring UCSF's leading clinicians, physicians and nurses will facilitate remote participation.

UCSF is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

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A team of scientists has identified a novel gene that puts people at risk for Alzheimers disease and the genes surprising identity  it is a calcium channel modulator  suggests a potentially new way to treat or even prevent the mind-robbing disorder.

The YouTube collaboration was inspired by the 'Fight for Mike', an initiative by Silicon Valley leaders to save the life of former Apple/Netscape marketing ace Mike Homer, who was diagnosed last spring with CJD and is being treated at UCSF. Homer's close friends, Silicon Valley investor, Ron Conway, and Intuit Chairman William V. Campbell lead the initiative.

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San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 16, 2008 — YouTube and The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) today launched a comprehensive Internet video channel dedicated to the improved understanding of incurable neurodegenerative brain diseases. The UCSF Memory and Aging Center YouTube channel can be found at http://www.youtube.com/UCSFMemoryandAging. The multimedia offering represents the latest step by one of the world's leading neuroscience research teams to engage the public and the medical community in an aggressive search for the causes and cures of debilitating brain conditions known as 'dementias'.

DayClock customers often have the freedom, flexibility and luxury to live life one day at a time and many are occupants of retirement homes, vacation homes, hotels, boats, RV's, or cruise ships.

Here are examples of the types of memory problems common in normal age-related forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia.

There are a number of tests your doctor can administer right in the office which can help determine whether it is cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's Sisease or another form of dementia.

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is an association of more than 41,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists committed to excellence in patient care through education and research. (RSNA.org)

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Yousef Al-Abed, PhD, designs medicines like an artful tailor, stitching pieces of molecules together to create novel compounds that may ultimately save lives. And his latest work has paid off in laboratory studies that could pay major dividends in staving off Alzheimers disease.

"Science flourishes in an environment that fosters communication, and one of the great things about the YouTube channel is that it gives us a rapid mechanism for communicating with physicians and caregivers who suspect that their patients or loved ones may suffer from one of these illnesses," says Bruce Miller, MD, director of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. "All of the dementias–including Alzheimer's disease, Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), Huntington’s disease and others–share common features. Our goal is to increase awareness of the earliest signs of these diseases, so they can be accurately diagnosed, and patients can get into clinical trials sooner. We believe that early intervention with novel therapies will be key to stalling and halting these diseases."

As people live longer and longer, this becomes the main question, and one that must be answered. Through proper long-term care planning, a person can legally and ethically protect their assets so that they don't outlive them and can pass them on as an inheritance.

New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 10, 2008 — They are too young to forget the faces of loved ones. They are too young for missed appointments and shattered memories. They are too young for Alzheimer's disease. But maybe not. While Alzheimer's has long been associated with old age, new evidence is mounting that the disease can and does appear in mid-life, though it is rare.

This free educational forum for family caregivers will address the issues facing a family caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. A panel of experts will discuss various issues facing those assuming the role of the caregiver and how to empower and protect yourself and your loved one.

The forum will take place at the Lake San Marcos Resort Conference Center at 1025 La Bonita Drive in San Marcos, CA 92078 from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Thursday, July 24th, 2008. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30am.

“Visually evaluating the atrophy of the hippocampus is not only difficult and prone to subjectivity, it is time-consuming,” explained the study’s lead author, Olivier Colliot, Ph.D, from the Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Imaging Laboratory in Paris, France. “As a result, it hasn’t become part of clinical routine.”

Dr. Al-Abed has evidence that the molecule changes the assembly of amyloid and protects against it forming plaques. The researchers also know that inflammation is a characteristic feature of amyloid deposition and found that microglial activation was virtually gone in the brains of the lab models. Microglial activation is a measure of inflammation in the brain. It also doesn’t interfere with the normal processing of amyloid.

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Alzheimers Legal Resource Centers goal is to provide answers to the long-term care crisis facing millions of Americans. the question is no longer what should I do with my assets when I die? The most important question these days, and one which very few lawyers are prepared to deal with is: what happens when I outlive my money and my assets?

Smart Genetics has the exclusive rights to test for the APOE gene, the only clinically accepted genetic risk factor for late onset Alzheimer's.

Golfers can support the McKeown Foundation by purchasing tickets to the event for $325. In addition, there are a wide variety of attractive individual and corporate sponsorship packages ranging from $150 to $15,000 that include a variety of extras such as advertisement and acknowledgement on the event Web site. Golfers will receive gift packs that include a variety of useful golf accessories.

Dr. Dave' is author of 'Total Memory Care' (www.helpmemoryloss.com), and recommends that all patients with memory problems should first ask their doctor if any of the medications they are on have anticholinergic side effects, if so, ask if there is an alternative.

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Unfortunately, Willie noted "there are two sets of laws out there: one for the unrepresented and one for the represented and well informed. That's why I created the Alzheimer's Legal Resource Center-so that the public is informed." He went on to add that "while the laws applicable to long-term care planning such as Medicaid vary from state to state, the message is the same: seek out a qualified Elder Law attorney in your area to assist you with your planning, and always plan as early as possible."

The Haubner Family Story - Arthritis
Friday, 5/9, 11:00am
Tuesday, 5/13, 2:00pm
Thursday, 5/15, 9:00pm

About The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Headquartered in Manhasset, NY, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research is home to international scientific leaders in Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer’s disease, psychiatric disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sepsis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, human genetics, leukemia, lymphoma, neuroimmunology, and medicinal chemistry. The Feinstein Institute, part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, ranks in the top 6th percentile of all National Institutes of Health grants awarded to research centers. Feinstein researchers are developing new drugs and drug targets, and producing results where science meets the patient. For more information, please visit www.FeinsteinInstitute.org or www.feinsteininstitute.typepad.com. The institute also publishes the scientific journal Molecular Medicine and a monthly podcast of the latest findings in the journal at www.molmed.org.

The strongest risk gene identified for late-onset Alzheimer’s is Apo-E4. Just one copy of this gene variant triples the risk of the disease. No one knows precisely why or how it works to increase the risk for the disease. Dr. Marambaud and his colleagues are excited by their discovery, because there are medicines that block calcium channels and it would be easier to develop targeted therapies.

For interviews with Mr. Awad, contact Al Shaine at (202) 478-3562

“The performance of automated segmentation is not only similar to that of the manual method, it is much faster,” Dr. Colliot said. “It can be performed within a few minutes versus an hour.”

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Are you concerned about your memory? Johns Hopkins Health Alerts compares the symptoms of normal memory loss as a result of aging, with memory loss caused by Alzheimers disease or more serious dementia. Learn how to distinguish between memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia. Also learn two of the other main causes for memory loss. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging.

Woodstock, IL (PRWEB) May 19, 2008 — A 57 year old patient with complaint of loss of memory, confusion, and difficulty concentrating, for over a year, presented for neurological evaluation to Dr. Amarish Dave', board certified neurologist and author of audio book, 'Total Memory Care' (www.helpmemoryloss.com). Initially the symptoms were suggestive of early onset of dementia. After further review of the medication list, Tylenol PM was being taken as a sleep aid. Due to its anticholinergic side effects, Dr. Dave', eliminated the medication from the patient's regimen, and the symptoms which were suggestive of dementia, resolved after 1 week. The patient herself described 'coming out of a fog' after stopping the Tylenol PM.

The Classic 7 Day Clock depicting only the day of the week, is available in rich oak and mahogany finishes and retails for $39.95. The Contemporary DayClock depicting both the time of day and day of the week, are available in sleek oak and silver finishes and retail for $49.95. The clocks can be purchased online at DayClocks.com or at select retailers nationwide. For more information on DayClocks, visit http://www.dayclocks.com

Tylenol PM shares some properties of Ditropan, which is a medication used for bladder problems and has recently been found to cause memory loss in the elderly. Both Tylenol PM and medications like Ditropan have what are called anticholinergic properties.

Combined with other clinical and neurospychological evaluations, automated segmentation of the hippocampus on MR images can contribute to a more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

In Alzheimer’s disease, nerve cell death and tissue loss cause all areas of the brain, especially the hippocampus region, to shrink. MRI with high spatial resolution allows radiologists to visualize subtle anatomic changes in the brain that signal atrophy, or shrinkage. But the standard practice for measuring brain tissue volume with MRI, called segmentation, is a complicated, lengthy process.

Private health and wellness advocates have been gathering information on conventional and integrative approaches to heal from Lyme disease since 2005.

"Smart Genetics is honored to have participated in the CBS Evening News' series, because it asks a vital question: How can our genetic code help us make decisions about our health?" said Mr. Awad. "We believe that as people learn more about genetic risk assessment services, such as Alzheimer's Mirror, they will appreciate the value that genetic information can bring to their lives."

Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 16, 2008 — Brian T. Willie, an Elder Law Attorney, licensed in Texas and California, creates an on-line, Alzheimer's Legal Resource Center to provide much needed, free information to the public about options available to the Alzheimer's patient to pay for long term care.

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Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with tee-off at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and beverages will be served all day. After a day of golf, the event features a silent auction and a live auction with a fantastic array of items such as airline tickets, vacation home stays, and much more. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will begin at 4:15 p.m., followed by dinner and an open bar at 5:30 p.m.

Manhasset, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 25, 2008 — A team of scientists has identified a novel gene that puts people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease and the gene’s surprising identity – it is a calcium channel modulator – suggests a potentially new way to treat or even prevent the mind-robbing disorder.

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A Town Hall Forum titled, “How to Create Successful Caregiving Strategies at Home” is being held Thursday, July 24th, 2008 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Lake San Marcos Resort Conference Center in North County. This free educational forum for family caregivers will address the issues facing a family caring for a loved one with Alzheimers Disease. A panel of experts will discuss various issues facing those assuming the role of the caregiver and how to empower and protect yourself and your loved one.

The researchers conducted the study using DNA from American deceased Alzheimer’s and age-matched controls with no pathological signs of the disease. They also collaborated with French researcher Jean Charles Lambert, PhD, who had access to DNA samples from patients in France, Italy and the United Kingdom. In total, they ran tests on 3,404 samples. The gene variant showed up more often in the Alzheimer’s samples. People who have the genetic variant have 1.5 times higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 7, 2008 — Tonight the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric profiled Smart Genetics Co-founder and CEO Julian Award using the Alzheimer's Mirror™ genetic testing service to learn his own genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease. CBS Correspondent Nancy Cordes interviewed Mr. Awad just moments after he received his risk profile from a certified genetic counselor. The segment is part of a week-long series by the CBS Evening News examining the growing use of genetic testing.

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The YouTube channel is part of an overall Internet campaign that will help UCSF's researchers and clinicians reach out to a global audience in the fight against these devastating diseases. With this novel use of technology, the UCSF Memory and Aging Center stands at the forefront of a vitally important, and potentially groundbreaking, new paradigm for addressing serious public health issues, patient advocacy, and medical research and fundraising.

Gloria & David Richmond's Story - Gloria's story about her husband, David, is heart-warming and heart-breaking, emotions not unknown to those who suffer silently through the effects of Alzheimer's on a loved one. What are her emotions, experiences, support system? Ms. MaryAnn Malach-Ragona, Executive Director and CEO, Alzhiemer's Association, Long Island shares information, resources and the latest news in research for treatment with viewers.

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