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Alzheimer's disease, stroke and arthritis rank as the top causes of for long term care insurance claims according to research. Insurers paid $6.1 billion in claims according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

Bob Summer and Bob Gorman of the Alzheimer’s Community Services Council were on-hand to receive the donation

It is now being suggested that a chronic infection of Herpes (HSV-1) may be a contributing factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Visiting Angels Senior Homecare is pleased to announce the start of another one of our popular series of classes called the “Alzheimer’s Caregiver Project”

Come Back Early Today: A Memoir of Love, Alzheimer’s, and Joy by Marie Marley has just been released. This compelling love story presents novel information, advice and hope to exhausted caregivers moving along the path of an overwhelming journey.

In the U.S. over five percent of adults over age 65 have one or more cognitive disorders according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. A new study finds that high blood pressure and smoking in middle age increases future risk.

Alzheimer’s Association Long Island is reminding all walkers to register for the2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s/Oktoberfest, if they have not already done so.

Visiting Angels Senior Homecare is pleased to announce the start of another one of our popular series of classes called the “Alzheimer’s Caregiver Project”

Residents, along with their friends and family, were recently hosted to a special seminar on brain aging presented by a memory expert for the Village at Gleannloch Farms, an active aging community in Spring, Texas.

Ninty (90) minutes of guided visioning, goal setting strategies and relaxing massage that will transform your life! mental massage™ workshop

Brothers hold 11th annual golf tournament to support Sanborn Place, Home Care & Day Center and Alzheimer's disease research.

Northport Resident Bryan Proctor Raises Awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease at the 8th Annual Distant Memories Swim Money Raised Will Benefit Alzheimer’s Association Long Island

Grape seed may help ward off Alzheimer's Disease which is one of the most common reasons aging seniors require costly long-term care.

Alzheimer's disease, the largest cause of costly long-term care, could be preventable in the majority of aging Americans according to a new study by San Francisco researchers.

Dodge Park Rest Home is very please tp introduce Mrs. Carol Weinstock APRN, who joined Dodge Park Rest Home medical team. Mrs. Carol Weinstock will join Dr. David Weinstock, medical director and Dr. Philip Gotlieb, Mental Health Director

Today's Caregiver magazine and caregiver.com, celebrating 16 years of service to family and professional caregivers, joins with The Area Agency on Aging of PB/TC to presents the 110th Fearless Caregiver Conference on July 14th at Embassy Suites Boca.

StemGenex™ launches a campaign to shed light on the various medical benefits associated with stem cell treatment.

Physician Will Share Latest On Alzheimer’s Disease, Joint and Spine Pain, Cardiovascular Health and Cancer)

Shafique Virani, Global Head of CNS Business Development & Licensing at F. Hoffmann-La Roche, to give featured presentation at 4th CNS Partnering and Deal-making Conference (Sept 22-23, 2011 in San Francisco, CA)

Prominent Orlando caregiving experts will answer questions from families during June 29th Fearless Caregiver Conference in Maitland. Complimentary tickets are available for family caregivers. CEU’s are available.

Dr. Jamie Huysman, leading expert on Caregiving Burnout of Boomers and Seniors will speak with caregivers at Orlando's Fearless Caregiver Conference on June 29. CEU’s are available. Limited complementary tickets are available for family caregivers.

Brain Research Foundation sees new initiative backed by Congressman Kennedy as a promising means to continue early-stage research and support seed grants.

Wealthy Russians are seeking comfort, safety and quality of service to place their ageing and handicapped relatives, and Finland is a preferred choice.

Twin Cities family caregivers concerned with aging, disability, legal, Veteran Caregiving and Social Security will come together at seminar/ lunch on May 19th in Bloomington. Visit FearlessCaregiver.com or call 877-829-2734 for free tickets

Mike Pritchard has released a great new book for carers of parents with Alzheimer’s disease: “Fading From Memory”, providing helpful insight and inspiration to families dealing with dementia.

Author of “Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s”, Joanne Koenig Coste is our Featured Guest on North Ohio’s WHBC 1480 Talk Radio Show, Wriggling in the Middle, On Monday, May 15th at 9am (Eastern Time).

Complimentary tickets are available for Grandparent Caregivers, family and professional caregivers and Veteran caregivers to May 19th Fearless Caregiver in Bloomington. Register: FearlessCaregiver.com or 877-829-2734.

May is Older Americans Month and America's #1 Caregiving Expert, Dr. Sandra Haymon, author of Baby Boomers-Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving will donate 50% of profits from May on-line sales of her book to the Alzheimer's Association.

Today’s Caregiver magazine to award Family Fearless Caregiver with hundreds of dollars in recognition of their caregiving efforts. Nominations and registration for free tickets to conference are available at FearlessCaregiver.com or 877-829-2734.

Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter Event Set for June 3 at Westin Hotel, Mount Laurel, N.J.

A new consumer guide from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance addresses an individual's real risk of needing long term care and explores how long claims really last.

Dr. Russ Buss shares eight inspirational stories of "Optimism in the News." For each story he explains why it is optimistic. These stories have a "feel good" quality to them, but mostly they are about overcoming challenges and difficulties.

11th annual tournament at Woodcrest Country Club to honor Dr. Thomas A Cavalieri, Dean of UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine and George Sowa, executive vice president and senior managing director at Brandywine Realty Trust.

Western Connecticut Family caregivers concerned with aging, disability, legal, Social Security issues as well as learning to get help from family members will come together at seminar/ lunch on May 25th. Visit FearlessCaregiver.com for free tickets

Fulfilling a promise to her dying sister, Ann Squire has launched the website AwareOfYourCare.com to help patients and their caregivers navigate an often overwhelming health care maze.

Miami-Dade AHEC’s 3rd Annual Women’s Health Conference will include three enriching days of entertainment, education, and inspiration designed to help women from all walks of life become architects of change.

Aging Expert & Author, David Solie is our Featured Guest on North Ohio’s WHBC 1480 Talk Radio Show, Wriggling in the Middle, On Monday, April 11th at 9am (Eastern Time).

Family caregivers concerned with aging, disability, legal, Social Security issues as well as learning to get help from family members will come together at seminar/ lunch on May 25th. Tickets sponsored by the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging.

The law firm of Domnick & Shevin, PL warns parents, children of parents, caregivers and the community that elder abuse is on the rise and is a bigger problem than many people realize.

Promising Assays and Technologies for Better Pre-Clinical Predictions

Autumn Leaves of Pearland part of significant growth trend in senior care sector

Ottawa’s Seniors Now Have Premiere Local Choice for In-Home Care

Family caregivers will get face-to-face time with aging and disability experts, medication and insurance advisors and Social Security specialists, plus dozens of caregiver support organizations

“Appearing on ‘The Balancing Act’ is a wonderful opportunity to educate viewers on helping manage the metabolic process associated with Alzheimer’s”...

Caregiving conference brings together caregiver advocates, aging and disability experts, insurance advisor and Social Security specialist, plus support organizations for one day event. Tickets are sponsored by the Greater Nashville Regional Council.

“Elder Rage, or Take My Father… Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents” is now also available as an eBook at Amazon.com for the Kindle and at BarnesAndNoble.com for the Nook.

“Appearing on ‘The Balancing Act’ is a wonderful opportunity to educate viewers on helping manage the metabolic process associated with Alzheimer’s"...

Family caregivers concerned with aging, disability, legal and Social Security issues, as well as, learning to get help from family members can take part in seminar/lunch on Feb 10th. Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach Treasure Coast.

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. (OTC.BB:PWRM) is a leading edge biotechnology company engaged in the early detection, monitoring, and targeting of diseases through the analysis of proteins.

Community Supports and Cares for Those Affected by Memory Impairments