Free Educational Forum For Alzheimer's Family Caregivers- How to Create Successful Caregiving Strategies at Home
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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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