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Hydration Lacking In Older Adults
(Source: Medical News Today) - According to the American Journal of Nursing, greater awareness is needed in preventing, recognizing, and treating dehydration.
Early Study Findings Possibly Misleading
(Source: Sun-Sentinel) - A study on the use of injections of the arthritis drug Enbrel to treat AD has sparked concern among physicians.
Acting Study Shows Hope For Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
(Source: NBC5) - A recent study showed that the art of acting somehow seems to keep Alzheimer's disease from taking
Drivers with Dementia Keep Renewing Licenses
(Source: Mainichi Daily News) - A Japanese government research team has found that elderly people suffering from dementia are the cause of a significant number of traffic accidents. The causes are often because they don't understand traffic lights or road signs, yet many are successfully renewing their drivers' licenses.
Richard's Views - Living with Alzheimer's: Don't Ignore Me
June, 2006
Below is the second monthly column by Richard Taylor. He has been living with the diagnosis of Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (DAT) for almost five years. Many of you know him from his thoughtful responses to articles in The Alzheimer's Daily News. His column reflects only his feelings and thoughts. He does not claim to represent anyone else with the disease nor how they may think or feel. However, we do believe his words resonate with deep wisdom and inform all of us, whether we are caring for a loved one, living first hand with the disease or trying to learn more about Alzheimer's disease. We encourage you to respond to Richard's views.
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