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Alzheimer's: The Long Goodbye

Alzheimer's: The Long GoodbyeAlzheimer's disease is a common, but often misunderstood condition. Forgetfulness is just one small symptom of a larger, more complicated disease that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain and body.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment, progressive, elderly, memory loss.

Speaking up for Alzheimer's

Speaking up for Alzheimer'sThe father of television personality Linda Dano experienced years of mental deterioration before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Hear Linda describe how her family coped.

Keywords: Linda Dano, Another World, Felicia Gallant, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil

Causes of Alzheimer's

Causes of Alzheimer'sWhile the causes of Alzheimer's are still uncertain, many experts believe the key lies in understanding plaques and tangles, lesions and knots of nerve cell fibers in the brain that are sure indicators of Alzheimer's disease. Join our panel of experts as they discuss current research and theories.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, plaques, tangles, amyloid, brain, dementia, cause, treatment, theory, Apo E, protein, cholesterol, fats, gene, family history, risk factors, genetic factor.

Caregiver Stress

Caregiver StressIt's difficult to watch a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's and caring for them can be an intense challenge. Our panel of experts will address the pressures that come with this responsibility and discuss strategies for coping with them.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, stress, depression, treatment, symptoms, dementia, degenerative, finances, patient, support network, Alzheimer's Association, coping mechanisms, wandering, legal assistance, heathcare proxy, living wills.

Bowel Symptoms and Bloating

Bowel Symptoms and BloatingMany people suffer from digestive problems that don't go away. Sometimes the problem is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This syndrome is marked by abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or alternating diarrhea and constipation. Although doctors don't know exactly what causes IBS, they have learned a great deal about the wide range of symptoms experienced by people with IBS.

Keywords: IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, stomach ache, stomach aches, laxatives, fiber, gastroenteritis, Zelnorm, tegaserod, Lotronex, alosetron, bloating, bacterial gastroenteritis, altered gut motility, enhanced gut sensitivity, brain gut axis, spastic colon, nervous stomach

Managing IBS

Managing IBSSome people with vague digestive symptoms needlessly suffer in silence believing there is no treatment. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, and either diarrhea, constipation or a combination of both, can be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Recent advances in the treatment of IBS make seeing a doctor the first step toward relief. Learn the many medical strategies used to treat this common intestinal disorder.

Keywords: IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, stomach ache, stomach aches, laxatives, fiber, gastroenteritis, Zelnorm, tegaserod, Lotronex, alosetron, bloating, bacterial gastroenteritis, altered gut motility, enhanced gut sensitivity, brain gut axis, spastic colon, nervous stomach

Diagnosing IBS

Diagnosing IBSDiagnosing irritable bowel syndrome today is often simpler than it has been in the past. Doctors used to focus on ruling out other diseases and conditions. Now, doctors turn most of their attention to a patient's symptoms. This change in approach can lead to a speedy diagnosis and quick start of therapy.

Keywords: IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, diarrhea, constipation, abominal pain, abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, stomach ache, stomach aches, laxatives, fiber, gastroenteritis, Zelnorm, tegaserod, Lotronex, alosetron, bloating, cramps, spastic colon, nervous stomach

Treating Alzheimer's Early

Treating Alzheimer's EarlyPeople with early Alzheimer's disease know that the condition gets progressively worse over time. Learn how some medications help to stabilize symptoms and slow this steady decline.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil

Life with Alzheimer's Disease

Life with Alzheimer's DiseaseAllen Willner was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease early in the disease process. With medication and the care of his wife, he's slowing the progression of symptoms.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil

Memory and Alzheimer's

Memory and Alzheimer'sPeople with early-stage Alzheimer's disease know that they will have trouble remembering things. But there are a variety of techniques that can help them cope.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil

Stroke Stories

Stroke StoriesAfter suffering a stroke, many people experience post-stroke spasticity, muscle tightness that not only impairs mobility, but also impacts the life of their family and caregivers. Find out how two couples handled the after effects of stroke, and learn what treatments helped them improve their quality of life.

Keywords: stroke, paralysis, spasticity, post-stroke spasticity, muscle tightness, spasm, trauma, caretaker, caregiver, phenol injections, botulinum toxin, Botox, Myoblock, contracted muscles, contractures, flexed, intrathecal baclofen therapy, ITB pump, ITB, botulinuum, baclafen, Myablock, interthecal baclofen


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