A moving story of an 85 year-old man caring for his 75 year-old wife, who is an Alzheimer’s patient.
SIRA: Alzheimers Disease
June 5th, 2010
Current treatment for Alzheimers disease offer symptomatic relief only, but this may soon be changing. Recent discoveries by Nazneen Dewji, PhD, UCSD School of Medicine, support the development of two totally new drugs that would potentially treat the cause. Join us for this exciting discussion of what the future may hold in treating Alzheimers disease. Series: Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) [11/2008] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 14205]
Caregivers for Alzheimer’s Patients
May 20th, 2010
Caregivers discuss what it means to take care of a family member with Alzheimer’s disease and the challenges they face.
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease (Alzheimers #1)
May 16th, 2010
Losing your memory is incredibly frightening, but Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are not alone—they have 5 million companions, a number that is expected to rise rapidly in the coming Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com
Alzheimer’s Prevention Setback
May 1st, 2010
Researchers from the National Institute of Health say that there are, as of yet, no known preventive measures which can effectively halt the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Wyatt Andrews reports.
Alzheimer’s Prevention Setback
April 29th, 2010
Researchers from the National Institute of Health say that there are, as of yet, no known preventive measures which can effectively halt the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Wyatt Andrews reports.
Alzheimer’s Disease
April 19th, 2010
The challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease for both the patient and caregiver.
Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease (Alzheimers #2)
April 16th, 2010
Alzheimer’s disease follows a general pattern as it worsens over time. Learn what to expect as this common disease runs its course.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com