Archive for January, 2011

Chirac ‘very well’ despite Alzheimer’s claim

French former president Jacques Chirac insisted he was in good health on Monday and his wife denied reports he has Alzheimer’s disease, saying he will show up at his corruption trial next month.

Wife of France’s Chirac denies Alzheimer’s claim

The wife of former French president Jacques Chirac denied press reports Monday that he was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and insisted he would attend his corruption trial in March.

David Perlmutter, M.D.: Alzheimer’s And Herpes Simplex Virus: A Link?

Research has demonstrated a striking correlation between the amount of beta amyloid in the brain and the degree of cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s patients.

Chirac says he is well despite Alzheimer’s claim

French former president Jacques Chirac insisted he was in good health Monday and his wife denied reports he has Alzheimer’s disease, saying he will show up at his corruption trial next month.

Wife in Chirac Alzheimer’s denial

The wife of French former President Jacques Chirac denies he is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, a month before his corruption trial.

Dance honors dad, fights Alzheimer’s

After losing their father, Charles McQueen, to Alzheimer’s disease nearly seven years ago, the McQueen family found a way to both honor his memory and support the Alzheimer’s Association each year for Valentine’s Day.

Dance honors father, helps Alzheimer’s Assn.

After losing their father, Charles McQueen, to Alzheimer’s disease nearly seven years ago, the McQueen family found a way to both honor his memory and support the Alzheimer’s Association each year for Valentine’s Day.

Alzheimer Walk raises record amount

Champion Alzheimer walk fundraiser Peter Carter said people have helped him along the way and so he’s just giving back. Carter was one of the 171 walkers Saturday in Hanover, Port Elgin and Owen Sound who turned in an unprecedented fundraising performance.

Dr. Gott: Will new drug slow Alzheimer’s?

Dear Dr. Gott: What is the latest information about the early-Alzheimer’s pill?

Alzheimer’s & The Baby Boom

New report says 10-million Baby Boomers will fall victim to Alzheimer’s. Erika Edwards reports.

Alzheimer’s program at Clinton Hospital

CLINTON - “Essential Skills for Alzheimer’s Care: It Starts with Communication,” will be presented from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 18 at Clinton Hospital, 201 Highland St

Memory Minute: What’s my risk of developing Alzheimer’s if it is in my family?

“My grandfather had Alzheimer’s disease.

Canadian Alzheimer’s scientists gain funding boost

The federal government has pledged $8.6 million for new research on Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s research projects receive $8.6M from feds

More than 40 research projects looking at Alzheimer’s disease are receiving an $8.6 million boost from the federal government.

Alzheimer’s research projects receive $8.6M in funding from federal government

VAUGHAN, Ont. - Research into Alzheimer’s disease is receiving an $8.6 million boost from the federal government.

Doctors explain battle to beat Alzheimer’s

In the Colombian region of Antioquia, members of 28 extended families develop early-onset Alzheimer’s in their 40s.

Alzheimer cluster sparks dream of cure

It’s a cruel disease that strips away a person’s identity until they can no longer remember their loved ones or feed themselves. But normally, Alzheimer’s does not attack until old age.

Alzheimer’s hits baby boomer generation

Beginning this year, more than 10,000 baby boomers a day will turn 65. And as they age, one in eight will develop Alzheimer’s.

Study: 1 in 8 boomers will die of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Disease will be the defining illness of the baby boom generation as it ages, according to a report released today by the Alzheimer’s Association. The report, entitled “Generation Alzheimer’s,” warns that 10 million baby boomers will develop the disease as they edge through their senior years, and one in eight will die of it.

Study: 1 in 8 boomers will die of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Disease will be the defining illness of the baby boom generation as it ages, according to a report released today by the Alzheimer’s Association. The report, entitled “Generation Alzheimer’s,” warns that 10 million baby boomers will develop the disease as they edge through their senior years, and one in eight will die of it.