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Getting Siblings to Help with Caregiving
(Source: Agingcare.com) - Linda Hepler writes: "When an elderly parent's health begins to fail, one adult child generally becomes the primary caregiver. And while this may work well for a time, it can eventually cause resentment when you find yourself shouldering most of the burden - especially if other siblings live nearby yet don't help out."
A Link Between Dementia and Sound Processing
(Source: Medical News Today) - Researchers at the University of Washington report that people who find it difficult to hear in complex situations with competing noise (such as one conversation among many) are also likely to have mild memory impairment.
What I Wish I'd Done Differently
(Source: NY Times) - In this article writer Jane Gross reflects on her biggest mistakes caring for her aging mother. She says:
Alzheimer's Grief
(Source: Advance) - The hardest part of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's-type disorders is not the everyday practical challenge, but rather the emotional impact of losing the patients' support and companionship.
Alzheimer's Patients Sought for Drug Study
(Source: Tucson Citizen) - Researchers at Northwest Neuro Specialists (Tucson, AZ) are seeking people with Alzheimer's disease to volunteer for a drug study.
AAAA Nationwide Senior Housing Resource Launched
(Source: dBusiness News) - For more than 50 million family caregivers across the country, the Internet is becoming a first-line resource for support. This week the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) is introducing an online navigational tool that can simplify the search for senior housing - for seniors and caregivers, no matter where they live.
Webcast To Discuss Bapineuzumab Clinical Trial Results
(Source: PR-inside.com) - Elan Corporation and Wyeth announced that a webcast will be held at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 to discuss the results of the Phase 2 clinical trial of bapineuzumab for Alzheimer's disease.
Controlling Blood Pressure May Reduce Risk of Dementia
(Source: Heart and Stroke Fdn.) - For very elderly individuals, controlling high blood pressure is an important step to protect them from heart problems and stroke, but it may also help reduce the risk of dementia.
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