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Alzheimer’s and the Dreaded Bowel Movement

I already wrote about how I beat urinary incontinence and bladder infections. That solution is not perfect. Poop. No enema, no pills, no laxatives. How I won the Poop-E war….. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room I really wanted to entitle this article Alzheimer’s and the Magic Elixir. However, I…

Alzheimer’s A Sudden Flash of Genius?

Like everyone in the Alzheimer’s community, I believe we need more funding for Alzheimer’s research. We need to investigate all legitimate hypotheses. We need to do it now….. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Most invention and breakthroughs in science are accompanied by what is later described as “a sudden…

New Alzheimer’s Report

From Kevin A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association called, “Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures 2010,” has been released and can be downloaded free online here: http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_facts_figures.asp?type=homepage#aa Here are some facts and figures from the report: 5.3 million people have Alzheimer’s disease. It’s the seventh leading cause of death. There…

Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures 2010

In 2009, unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers provided 12.5 billion hours of unpaid care, this healthcare service contribution to the country is estimated to be worth $144 billion….. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures 2010 5.3 million people have Alzheimer’s disease. See Sobering Statistics about Alzheimer’s Disease…

80 Percent of Medical Bills Contain Errors — 20 Percent Don’t ( + Video)

…..Or you can do nothing. This is the equivalent of going into your wallet, taking all the money out of your bill fold, and flushing the money down the toilet….. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Problems with medical billing errors drive me crazy. Not our bills, but the medical…

Diabetes and Depression: Facing Risk Factors

Diabetes is a known risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists believe this risk is due to blood vessel problems as well as tissue damage from fluctuating blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. Major depression has also been noted as a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders….

Iowa State Students Create a Memory Care Garden for Alzheimer’s Patients

You can sometimes connect with a person in the late stages of Alzheimer’s by using something from their childhood as a memory trigger–a song or porch swing….. By Bob… Make a difference.

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Hospice by the Sea Wins and Dotty Has a Good Time

We had a good time. It was a wonderful effort by ordinary people. And amazingly, Dotty was more alive and aware then she has been in quite a while…..By Bob… Make a difference.

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Suspecting Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trial (BMS-708163)

By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room This is a very interesting Phase II clinical trial. Basically, the researches are looking for people that are suspecting… Make a difference.

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Etanercept as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease — For Real This Time?

From time to time I receive emails asking me my opinion about the use of Etancercept by Dr. Edward Tobinick for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease….. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room It seems like once every year the use of Etanercept for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease pops up…