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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 01/09/2009, comments (0)

Dementia – There Ought to Be a Law

I'm proud to say that the legislature of my home state of North Dakota will, during this session, be looking at a bill concerning Alzheimer's that, if passed, could become a model for the rest of the country.    In a letter to the editor published in The Forum and on their Web site In-forum titled, "Landmark proposal for... Read moreChevron
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Leah

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posted 01/06/2009, comments (2)

Wii...What a Success!

I knew I needed to get more exercise, but I got a real wake up call when my Wii Fitness called me “Unbalanced” and a “Couch Potato” over and over again…  Whoa…I don’t need an electronic game to call me names—or do I?  Is this the psychological impetus behind the success of this... Read moreChevron
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posted 01/06/2009, comment (1)

The First Step on the Final Caregiving Journey as We Prepared to Spread Mom's Ashes

            As we end each year and start a new one, I often try to reflect on what has happened and the impact that it had on me. Therefore, I hope you’ll indulge me in the next few columns as I (finally) cover Mom’s last journey. That journey officially began on July 31, 2008... Read moreChevron
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posted 01/05/2009, comments (0)

A Few Drinks Can Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's

Following a review of 44 studies, researchers at Loyola University Chicago Strick School of Medicine, headed by Michael Collins, Ph.D., have found that a moderate amount of alcohol is good for you and can reduce your risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.   There has been a lot of recent research looking at the risks and... Read moreChevron
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posted 01/08/2009, comments (0)

Care Connection

Hello Friends,    Please join us this Thursday evening for Care Connection, a free telephone support network for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and Ask Dr. Jamie. You and other caregivers can participate in this informative and interactive... Read moreChevron
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