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Letter to the Editor
Alzheimer's Research Funding Cut
(Source: Alzheimer's Association) - Despite our best efforts, on June 7th, the House Labor/Health & Human Services(HHS) / Education Appropriations Subcommittee voted to CUT Alzheimer's research funding .
Questions About Home Care
(Source: Seattle Times) - Home care is the most complicated and potentially expensive elder care there is. It's one thing to need a "little help" from a son, daughter or home-care aid; it's quite another to require assistance 24/7.
Soft Foods for Swallowing Difficulties
(Source: Patriot News) - In this article Linda Rhodes talks about recipes for people who have trouble swallowing.
Alzheimer's and Diabetes Study
(Source: ContraCosta Times) - A new theory suggests that a possible cause of Alzheimer's disease may be linked to diabetes. Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline plans on testing this theory in three Phase III clinical trials this summer involving their diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone).
Chinese Moss Extract Tested as Alzheimer's Drug
(Source: HealthDay) - In a study which to take place at 28 U.S. sites, researchers will investigate huperzine A, a compound derived from a Chinese moss, to determine its safety and efficacy for the treatment of Alzheimer's patients.
Alzheimer's Disease Enzyme Identified
(Source: Southwestern Medical Center) - Dr. Gang Yu and colleagues at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have identified a key player in the over-production of beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's victims.
Finding Local Care and Resources
(Source: Alzheimer's Association) - The Alzheimer's Association "CareFinder" (www.alz.org/carefinder) is a free online tool that helps individuals and families find care options that are personalized to their abilities, needs and preferences.
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