Alzheimer’s disease in Florida

Boomers find aging parents can be a chore
Ft. Myers News-Press
Caregivers who choose to provide care for their family members with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease are placed under a lot of stress.

Know the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
WWSB-TV ABC Sarasota
People should encourage their loved ones age 55 and older to get screenings for Alzheimer’s.

Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease
WPTV-TV NBC West Palm Beach
There’s hope that bapineuzumab, an Alzheimer’s drug currently undergoing trials, could help many people who suffer from the disease.

Scientist pushed Alzheimer’s study
The Miami Herald (The Los Angeles Times)
Dr. Robert Katzman, an active members of the Alzheimer’s research community, has died.

YOU Docs: What alcohol really does to your body
Pensacola News Journal
Drinking one-half to one alcoholic drink a night might help ward off Alzheimer’s disease.

Get Educated On World Alzheimer’s Day
The Tampa Tribune
Nursing home staff members are likely instructed to make sure that patients with Alzheimer’s are not feeling any untreatable pain or discomfort.

Report: 46 Million Affected By Drugs In Drinking Water
WOLF-TV FOX Orlando (The Associated Press)
Several studies have linked fluoride to Alzheimer’s disease.

Burnham medical researcher describes the challenge of brain illnesses
Orlando Sentinel
Researchers are looking at commonalities between different brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s, hoping that they can exploit them for treatments for these conditions.

Exercise may prevent age-related memory loss, research says
Ft. Myers News-Press
Research in Australia suggests that exercise can help stave off Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Vitamin B12 Key to Aging Brain
WWSB-TV ABC Sarasota
Researchers think that low levels of Vitamin B12 may contribute to brain atrophy or shrinkages.  Alzheimer’s disease is associated with brain atrophy.

Brain function gets a boost from walking
South Florida Sun-Sentinel (The Los Angeles Times)
Results of a new study suggest that walking and other exercises using repetitive actions can help improve an Alzheimer’s patient’s mental ability.

Study catches us in the act of summoning memories
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (The New York Times)
A study monitoring brain cells summoning memories could help with Alzheimer’s research.

Modest brain test benefit seen with brisk walking
Charlotte Sun-Herald (The Associated Press)
A new test suggests that exercise can help boost brain function in people who have Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s the most common form of dementia
Orlando Sentinel
Between 60 and 80 percent of dementia cases are Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientists Probe Goo’s Role In Alzheimer’s Disease
The Tampa Tribune (The Associated Press)
Some new research is helping scientist understand’s beta-amyloid role in Alzheimer’s disease.