Alzheimer’s Awareness month reminds all of us to take advantage of community education offerings, support groups, and the increasing amount of information available about Alzheimer’s disease. Reaching out to individuals who can offer assistance and guidance, reading about a specific topic, and understanding the disease can lead to informed…
By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Teva Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the introduction and availability of Donepezil Hydrochloride Orally Disintegrating Tablets. This product is AB rated and bioequivalent to Aricept ODT®*. Donepezil HCl Orally Disintegrating Tablets are available in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths, in sizes of…
The adoption people look at me and gently tell me, maybe you should think this over and come back…. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room I’m sitting here thinking to myself, the word “NO” got me. As many of you know, Alzheimer’s patients say NO all the time. Constantly….
By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Four separate sources in India are reporting that Ranbaxy has received approval to market a generic version of Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) in the U.S. One source indicates that the drug could launch as early as tomorrow. There is no confirmation of this news…
“You know I don’t work puzzles — why would you order me puzzles?”… By Judy Dearing A couple of weeks ago, I ordered two puzzles from Springbok puzzles that are specifically designed for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. I had them shipped directly to Chrissy as she loves opening packages….
Dementia is a symptom, and Alzheimer’s disease is the cause of the symptoms… Alzheimer’s Reading Room What is the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia? In a nutshell, dementia is a symptom, and Alzheimer’s disease is the cause of the symptom. When someone is told they have dementia, it means…
I often get asked by Alzheimer’s caregivers for advice, insight and tips. I’ve been asked in person, via email or by the media so many times that I narrowed my list down to five recommendations…. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Recently, I was asked in six different radio…
How can I sum it all up? Mostly in three words: love, dignity and respect. … By Peggy Blevins I received a call from a friend. She had a problem. Her mom, who has Alzheimer’s disease, had lost her caregiver suddenly, and she was urgently in need of another….
Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks…. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Louise commented…Happy Thanksgiving Day! (whatever that is…) So here you go. Here is how it is defined. Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Traditionally, Thanksgiving…
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