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HEALTHBEAT The memory gap
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Posted on 8/8/11 at 12:37 PM
THE NEW FORTY The power of sleep...
Sleep, I have come to conclude is a good thing. I have known that for quite a long time, but it is reiterated in my mind as I move back into my 5:00 AM wake up norm. Over the semester break I stayed...
Posted on 1/12/10 at 1:43 AM
Woman's Alzheimer's program uses art to bring back memories 
The Museum Moments program uses specially trained tour guides to help people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s connect to art.
By Helena Oliviero , May 18, 2012
Clock ticking with new plan to fight Alzheimer's
The Obama administration declared Alzheimer's one of the country's biggest health challenges on Tuesday, adopting a national strategy that sets the clock ticking toward better treatments by 2025 — along with help for suffering families today.
By Lauran Neergaard , May 15, 2012
‘We never got an apology,’ says family
After the false imprisonment charge against Jennings Sunderland was dropped, the family waited for an apology.
By Bethany Wesley , January 26, 2012
U.S. government aims for effective Alzheimer's treatment by 2025
The federal government is setting what it calls an ambitious goal for Alzheimer's disease: Development of effective ways to treat and prevent the mind-destroying illness by 2025. The Obama administration is developing the first National Alzheimer's Plan to find better treatments for the disease and offer better day-to-day care for those afflicted.
By Lauran Neergaard , January 17, 2012
Minnesota's Robina Foundation gives $10 million for end-of-life study
The Robina Foundation is funding a multi-year program at the Twin Cities-based Allina Hospitals and Clinics. The program is designed to improve support for patients in the later stages of illnesses such as cancer, heart failure and Alzheimer's.
By Associated Press , December 12, 2011
SI selects college basketball's Summitt, Krzyzewski as sportswoman, sportstman of year
Hall of Famers Pat Summitt and Mike Krzyzewski are the winningest coaches in women's and men's college basketball. Tennessee's Summitt announced in August that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type, but pledged to continue coaching.
By Associated Press , December 05, 2011
Roseville, Minn., minister accused of fleecing elderly church member
Hennepin County prosecutors say the Rev. Gregory Oats convinced Vernon Rollins, a deacon, to grant him power of attorney over his finances. Family members say Rollins suffers from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
By Associated Press , November 10, 2011
Pat Robertson: Divorcing a spouse with Alzheimer's an option
Evangelist Pat Robertson said that despite marriage's vow of "til death do us part," divorce can be an option for couples torn over Alzheimer's disease, which he called "a kind of death."
By Houston Chronicle / MCT , September 15, 2011
Bismarck man pleads not guilty to killing Alzheimer's-afflicated dad
Authorities say Lawrence Winter, 75, died March 30 of head injuries and a stab wound to the chest. David Winter, 47, is charged with murder. The two shared an apartment.
By Associated Press , June 29, 2011
Glen Campbell diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
Country music legend Glen Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and plans to put out his final album this summer. Scroll down the article to view Glen Campbell's live performance of "Wichita Lineman" in 2006.
By KLTA-TV / MCT , June 23, 2011
Starting young with Alzheimer's
Now 56, Twin Citian John Frei is part of an unusual but growing group: roughly 200,000 Americans under age 65 with young-onset Alzheimer's disease. They represent about 4 percent of the 5.4 million people diagnosed with the progressive brain disease, for which there is no known cure.
By Warren Wolfe , April 25, 2011
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