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) Alzheimer's group plans meeting
The Alzheimer's Support Group of Cumberland County will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Genesis Eldercare Center, 54 Sharp St., Millville. The focus of the meeting will be concerns and questions related to caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. . More>> - (
) U professorworks on new delivery method for stem cells
Frey said he got the idea of applying stem cells through the nose from similar research done with Alzheimer's patients.In the research, Alzheimer's patients were given insulin nasally, which almost immediately improved their memory, attention and functioning, Frey said.
The funding for the stem cell research came from both Frey's and Danielyan's laboratory funds; Frey said it would be hard to get outside funding for testing such an innovative theory; no University grants were involved.
Frey said stem cell intranasal delivery's benefits outweigh both the expensive hospital costs β he expects this method to be ten times cheaper β and infection risks of having the cells implanted surgically.
βIt's like a night and day difference β¦ in terms of the advantages of this [method]," Frey said. More>>
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) Alzheimer's nonprofit closes
Alzheimer's Affiliations of Wyoming is shutting down after ten years of offering education and support for families dealing with the impact of the disease. But the nonprofit's treasurer, Mike Stepp, says that many of the efforts the group began are being picked up by other institutions.Most important, he said, is the ongoing Alzheimer's Support Groups, held in locations around the state and in Casper on the first and third Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. . More>> - (
) It's Active Aging Week at The Stratford at FlatIrons
Learn how the brain ages and the link between "exercising your mind" and the lower risk of dementia/ Alzheimer's disease.Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. Help for Sun Damaged Skin. Learn skin- care habits and treatments that can help minimize or eliminate the signs of sun-damaged skin.
Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. The Mediterranean Diet, American Style. Learn how to fit the Mediterranean diet, associated with lower rates of Alzheimer's disease, obesity, heart disease, stroke and cancer healthful and disease-preventing diet into your life.
Thursday, 10-11 a.m. Advances in Treating Hearing Loss. Almost one-third of Americans over age 65 have hearing loss. Learn how new hearing-aid technology is improving the lives of those with hearing loss.
Friday, 1-2 p.m. More>>
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) Yard sale in Roswell to benefit Alzheimer's Association
19, The Veranda Alzheimer's and Memory Care Community will hold a yard sale in the name of finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
The sale will begin at 8 a.m. and run until Noon at The Veranda (located next door to Harry's Farmers Market), 11725 Pointe Place in Roswell.
Every 71 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the U.S.
100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Georgia Alzheimer's Association.
The Veranda is also in need of items to be donated to the sale, so clean out your garage, closets and cabinets for a great cause.
If you have items to donate please contact Heather Terry at 770-521-9913.
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