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Life with Dementia: One Patient's Inspirational Story
(Source: HealthTalk) - Diane realized something wasn't right when she got lost driving around the city she grew up in, and again when she asked an acquaintance to teach her how to knit, only to find out from her mother that she had been knitting since she was a child.


Which Products Help with Dementia?
(Source: HealthTalk.com) - Tune in to HealthTalk.com webcast on August 13th to listen to Mark and Ellen Warner discuss products that can help people cope with the symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia.


Surprising Things That Affect Memory
(Source: Forbes) - While many know the basics when it comes to keeping their minds sharp, new research indicates that lifestyle choices may play an even bigger role than people realize, particularly in terms of memory.


Exercise versus Alzheimer's
(Source: Chicago Tribune) - Some preliminary research suggests that exercise can improve brain function, but many doctors are not ready to say that at-risk patients should begin a workout regimen.


Alzheimer's Drug Trial Shows Promise
(Source: OHSU) - Study results indicate that bapineuzumab, a drug designed to remove amyloid plaques from the brain, appears to help some patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.


Eating Fish May Prevent Memory Loss and Stroke
(Source: Newswise) - According to a study, eating tuna and other types of fish may help lower the risk of cognitive decline and stroke in healthy older adults.


Comments on "Alzheimer's Clinical Trials - One Disappointment after Another"
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
I enjoyed (or not really enjoyed) Richard's account of his disease and how he is so disappointed in the reality of a cure for Alzheimer's disease.