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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale concluded a record-breaking fundraising season benefitting the Alzheimer's Association. The nation's largest operator of senior living communities raised more than $750,000 - well beyond its goal as a Platinum National Team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's(®) 2012 fundraising season, a 50 percent increase over the more than $500,000 the company raised in 2011. In 2010, Brookdale collected nearly $500,000, bringing the company's...

This book is the culmination of over 50 years of experience with the world of dementia. The book’s six sections explore topics basic to caregivers developing their own techniques and approaches to managing the day-to-day care of their loved ones. Albuquerque, New Mexico (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Barbara Michels, author of “The Alzheimer’s Journey…A Practical Perspective for Caregivers” has over 50 years of experience in the world of dementia. Over 25 years was the process of losing...

Agora Health Limited, developed by Rachael Linkie, is a new brain training program that covers guides on how to increase memory power naturally and effectively. A full Agora Health Limited review on the site Health Review Center indicates if the program is worth buying. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Agora Health Limited developed by Rachael Linkie is a new brain training program that covers guides on how to increase memory power naturally and effectively. The program also is an...

BrainTrain, Inc., announces the release of four new computerized “brain gyms” for adults. BrainTrain’s Memory and Attention Gyms can be used in conjunction with easy-to-use brainwave biofeedback training. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 BrainTrain, Inc., is proud to announce the release of four new computerized “brain gyms” designed specifically for adults. BrainTrain’s Memory and Attention Gyms are unique in that they can be used in conjunction with easy-to-use brainwave...

People who have skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to new research published in the May 15, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The link does not apply to melanoma, a less common but more aggressive type of skin cancer. The study involved 1,102 people with an average age of 79 who did not have dementia at the start of the study. The participants were followed for an average of 3.7 years. At the...

Weekly show will feature segments on Alzheimer's prevention and treatment, question and answer session for callers' questions MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. William Van Horn, a recognized expert in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, is now hosting a web radio show to share his unique experiences with listeners and answer callers' questions. The "Alzheimer's Answers" talk radio show airs every Wednesday from 7 to 8 pm EST. The webcast is...

AegisCare announces brand new training campaign to ensure its caregivers stay abreast of the latest in Alzheimer’s care Torrance, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 With specialized home health care, ailing seniors -- even those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia -- can remain in their homes instead of going into nursing homes or assisted living facilities. This is often preferable for the patients themselves and their families. AegisCare, a company that provides highly-trained in-home...

Through Ongoing Training and Certification AegisCare Ensures its Caregivers Stay Abreast of the Latest in Alzheimer's Care TORRANCE, Calif., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- With specialized home health care, ailing seniors -- even those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia -- can remain in their homes instead of going into nursing homes or assisted living facilities. This is often preferable for the patients themselves and their families. AegisCare, a company that provides...

redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Technology and other aspects of modern life are causing people to suffer from dementia earlier in life, and rising obesity rates will increase the number of individuals afflicted by the condition, according to new scientific data published over the weekend. According to the UK newspaper The Telegraph, a study presented at the European Congress on Obesity on Sunday revealed that dementia risk nearly doubles as a result of midlife...

Diet Doc's specially trained nutritionists design customized diet plans unique to each patient that trigger the body to burn trapped belly fat, helping to prevent dementia and leading to sharpened thinking skills. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 With over one third of the American population considered obese, this epidemic is among one of the greatest challenges facing the country. Countless diseases and conditions are linked to obesity, but only recently have studies revealed...