Learning How to Communicate with Someone Suffering From Alzheimer's Disease

As I thought about this I came to a simple conclusion. Instead of trying to change Alzheimer's World, instead of trying to fight Alzheimer's World, not only would I accept Alzheimer's World as a reality, I would go into Alzheimer's World and learn how to communicate effectively...

By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room

Earlier today, Carole Larkin published an interesting article -- How the Loss of Memory Works in Alzheimer’s Disease, and How Understanding This Could Help You.

Generic Aricept and Namenda Update

Good news on Aricept, major price relief coming soon.

Plus, new formulations of Aricept and Namenda offer great promise.

clipped from www.alzheimersreadingroom.com I am getting a lot of search hits from Google on the articles I wrote about generic Aricept and Namenda previously. I decided to put up an update that includes the currrent state of affairs on the patent expiration for both Aricept and Namenda and when the generic formulation will be available to consumers in the United States. Original content Bob DeMarco, the Alzheimer's Reading Room

Namenda Goes Generic in 2015, Forest Laboratories (FRX) Settles Law Suits

clipped from www.alzheimersreadingroom.com Under the settlement agreements, the first generic versions of memantine would be able to enter the market on January 11, 2015. Also see: The Combination of Aricept and Namenda Helps Slow the Rate of Decline in Alzheimer's Patients Can the Combination of Aricept and Namenda Keep You Out of a Nursing Home? Original content Bob DeMarco, the Alzheimer's Reading Room

Bratz Dolls Breathe Again After Stunning Ninth Circuit Reversal

clipped from blogs.wsj.com It’s been a while since we heard anything on the Mattel/MGA front. But the Ninth Circuit on Thursday handed down a stunning ruling, essentially reversing much of the December 2008 ruling that gave Mattel the rights to much of MGA’s Bratz products. Click here for the AP story; here for the Bloomberg story; here for the opinion, written by Judge Alex Kozinski and joined by Judges Stephen Trott and Kim Wardlaw. The ruling may force a retrial.

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Often misunderstood. Great explanation.

clipped from www.alzheimersreadingroom.com In a nutshell, dementia is a symptom, and AD is the cause of the symptom. When someone is told they have dementia, it means that they have significant memory problems as well as other cognitive difficulties, and that these problems are severe enough to get in the way of daily living.....

Working Toward a Cure for Alzheimer's: Clues from our Genes -- Live Online

Dr. Tanzi is at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and will be discussing his recent work on how genes and how this research could lead to the cure for Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Tanzi has identified several Alzheimer's disease genes, including the first Alzheimer's gene, the beta-amyloid protein precursor. His work in the Alzheimer's Genome Project, a Cure Alzheimer's Fund supported project, was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the top 10 medical breakthroughs of 2008.

clipped from www.alzheimersreadingroom.com This live presentation by Dr. Rudy Tanzi will be conducted over the Internet. You can participant through your own computer and headset or phone. This webinar is open to readers of the Alzheimer's Reading Room. Your participation is wanted and welcomed. You can ask a question or simply listen.... This is a reminder about the live webinar that is being held on Thursday, July 22, 2010, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT. In order to participate you must register in advance to your receive your entry code. Original content Bob DeMarco, the Alzheimer's Reading Room

Firefox 4 Beta 1: A Visual Tour

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