March 16, 2010
Port St. Lucie, Florida -Being aware of 4 simple facts about Alzheimer’s Disease can extend the quality of life for patients and caregivers. The Alzheimer Spouse website, www.thealzheimerspouse.com wants to raise awareness of the disease by dispelling the myths of Alzheimer’s Disease. Physicians and the public need to know:
• Alzheimer’s Disease is NOT normal aging. […]
January 2, 2010
A student is using music to comfort patients who are nearing the end of their lives.
Alabama (WiredPNews.com) – A University of Alabama student is using music therapy to comfort dying patients. As reported by HealthDay News, Sarah Pitts, who is majoring in music therapy at the University of Alabama, plays guitar and sings for patients […]
November 16, 2009
A new study suggests oral care may be linked to cognitive skills.
New York (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study suggests practicing good oral hygiene may help the aging brain. As reported by Reuters, the study by Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, proposes a possible link between gum disease and mental function.
The researchers […]
September 9, 2009
Scientists find new links to genes that may be beneficial in better understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Scientists have reportedly found three genes in addition to APOE4 that are links to Alzheimer’s, which may contribute to better understanding of and treatment for the disease. As reported by Reuters, researchers […]
June 13, 2009
Companies are teaming up to create a shoe with a built in GPS tracking device.
Wired PR News – The development of a unique type of shoe is in the works, which will benefit those with dementia diseases and their families. As reported by AFP, technology company GTX Corp. and shoe manufacturer Aetrex Worldwide plan […]
May 18, 2009
A new study suggests a link exists between irregular heartbeat and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Wired PR News – A new study finds that irregular heartbeat may be tied to the development of Alzheimer’s Disease. As reported by Health Day News, a study conducted on 37,000 individuals showed there to be a relationship between atrial fibrillation, an abnormal […]
February 10, 2009
Numerous dogs were removed from a car after being found with a woman.
Wired PR News.com – The SPCA removed 22 small dogs from a car after receiving a call about the animals from an area neighbor. As reported by CBS 11 News, the dogs were found in a car parked on a dirt road with […]
January 25, 2009
Many caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients admit to being abusive towards them in new study.
Wired PR News.com – A new British study reveals that many relatives providing care to family members with Alzheimer’s or dementia have acted abusively towards them. As reported by HealthDay News, the study found that more than 50 percent of the caregivers […]
January 16, 2009
Drugmaker pleads guilty to illegal marketing charge and will pay to settle civil lawsuits.
Wired PR News.com — Eli Lilly, a well-known drug manufacturer, has recently pled guilty to illegally marketing Zyprexa, an anti-psychotic drug, for off-label use. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Eli Lilly will pay an estimated $1.42 billion in settlements as […]
December 8, 2008
Wired PR News.com – Two teenagers have been charged in the abuse cases of patients at a Minnesota nursing home. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Brianna Broitzman, 19, and Ashton Larson, 18, were stated in a complaint filed on Monday to have taunted, spit on, and molested Alzheimer’s patients at the Good Samaritan […]
