http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com Alzheimer's disease News in Florida Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:09:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lee County rises to battle Alzheimer’sFt. Myers News-PressTwo Lee County doctors are participating in a clinical trial for the promising Alzheimer’s drug bapineuzamab. http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/25/p109/ Therapists have new tool to improve seniors’ health: Nintendo WiiBradenton HeraldSeniors like to use the Nintendo Wii since it is a fun way to stay both physically and mentally active.  Such activity can help stave off conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Hispanics at higher risk for Alzheimer’s, experts sayOrlando SentinelThe Hispanic population ... http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/20/p108/ Love and patience help caregivers get byJacksonville Times-UnionSome employers allow those who need to care for loved ones with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease adjust their work schedules. Aging gracefully: Lewy body dementia not as recognized as Alzheimer’sFt. Myers News PressAlzheimer’s disease is one of many forms of dementia. http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/19/p107/ Routine Memory Screening can Ensure Prompt Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s DiseaseWWSB ABC Sarasota CountyEisai Inc. and Pfizer Inc. think that people 65 years and older should get their memory screened regularly to check for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/18/p106/ Project LifesaverWJHG-TV NBC Panama CityThe Walton County Sheriff’s is now using Project Lifesaver to help track people who disappear.  It is geared to placing electronic wristbands on those who are prone to disappear — those with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions — so that they can be more easily located. http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/14/p105/ Roskamp Institute’s Associate Clinic Director Named Chairperson of the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Advisory CommitteeMiami HeraldDr. Cheryl Luis of The Roskamp Institute is the new chairperson of the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Advisory Committee (ADIAC), which is part of Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs’ (DOEA). http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/13/p104/ Gene Treatment in Mice Makes Old Liver Cells YoungWWSB-TV ABC SarasotaResearchers who are trying to improve a cell’s protein disposal process hope to develop a treatment that could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Reclaiming her life from Alzheimer’sFlorida TodaySome people with normal pressure hydrocephalus are misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but correcting ... http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/12/p103/ Alzheimer’s looms as huge Medicare threatCharlotte Sun-HeraldExperts are concerned about the financial viability of Medicare.  Results from a recent Mayo Clinic study bring more concern since the study suggests that likely twice as many people 70 years old and older have Alzheimer’s symptoms than previously thought.  More people suffering from ... http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/11/p102/ Does aluminum cause Alzheimer’s or breast cancer?Bradenton HeraldWhile there is no proven link between aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease, there is some research that suggests that there might be one. http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/05/p101/ Scientists create first personalized stem cells in ALS patientsSouth Florida Sun-SentinelScientists are making important steps in stem cell research that might lead to the ability to reprogram specific cells to help treat conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. http://alzheimersflorida.blogsome.com/2008/08/04/p100/