There are so many facets of Alzheimer’s that can be draining for both the patient and the caregiver. At dusk or during the early hours of the evening, an individual with Alzheimer’s disease may experience an increase in anxiety, agitation, and disorientation. These episodes are referred to as sundowning or […]
There is a new innovative prescription product on the market for the mild to moderate Alzheimer patient. Axona is unique because it works differently for patients than other Alzheimer’s disease products on the market. What is Axona? Axona is a simple once-a-day medical food for people with the early stages […]
Many caregivers in the “sandwich generation” initially heard about Alzheimer’s disease when former President Ronald Reagan announced his condition in a heartfelt letter to the American people on November 5, 1994. Reagan’s ten- year journey brought awareness to a disease that experts suggest affects as many as 5.1 million Americans. […]
Imagine a new drug that would help prevent Alzheimer’s in an age group that is susceptible to the disease. Indianapolis based Eli Lilly & Co will have an opportunity to make a breakthrough by their recent selection for a large scale federally funded study. Lilly’s drug called solanezumab has been […]
Detecting Alzheimer’s disease, as well as developing medications to ease the symptoms, has made some advancement during 2012. This is positive news since scientists have noted that by the year 2050; close to 14 million people will have Alzheimer’s disease, at an annual cost of more than $1 trillion. Dr. […]
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