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	<title>Elder Care Cafe &#187; Dementia and Alzheimer&#8217;s</title>
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		<title>Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease &#8211; The Diagnosis You Do Not Want to Hear</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:52:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although we knew Dad was having problems with his memory, some of us actually thought he was experiencing a series of mini strokes much as my mother had prior to her death. She was diagnosed with TIA dementia, and Dad&#8217;s symptoms somewhat mirrored hers. However, yesterday we got the dreaded news that rather rocked our world. Those [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drugs for Memory Loss &#8211; Alzheimer&#8217;s Treatment Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alzheimer’s disease occurs when the brain cells of a person begin to die causing connections among cells to get lost. This disconnect causes cognitive symptoms to worsen. Cognitive involves conscious intellectual activity such as thinking, reasoning, and remembering according to Webster’s Dictionary. The sad news is that there is no drug on the market that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recognizing Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease: 3 Types of Warning Signs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Post]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living today]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boston assisted living]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Any discussion of the warning signs of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease must include a caveat. Many misconceptions or simply fears of Alzheimer&#8217;s and lists of so-called early symptoms result in the danger of overreaction by individuals evaluating themselves, their partner’s, relatives, or others. Three types of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease are defined medically as early on-set Alzheimer&#8217;s, Familial Alzheimer&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Early Warning Signs You May Have Alzheimer’s</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/7-early-warning-signs-you-may-have-alzheimer%e2%80%99s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conditions and diseases]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[early warning signs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A working definition of dementia is that it is a medical condition in which the brain loses its ability to function. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and the terms are often used interchangeably. It is often difficult to tell whether someone has Alzheimer’s or any of the other many forms of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hope for Helpers Review</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/hope-for-helpers-review/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/hope-for-helpers-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Book Review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amazon Kindle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caregiver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caregiver Support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[help for the helpers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kindle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[michael byrd]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old age]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Every once in a while a book comes across my virtual desk that just rocks my emotional world. As a long time caregiver for my elderly father, I know the stress and strain on our daily lives that care giving can exact. When I started reading this book, I knew the author was on my [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Vascular Dementia?</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/what-is-vascular-dementia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/what-is-vascular-dementia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conditions and diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Multi-infarct dementia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Neurological Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vascular dementia]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3886</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As many of us seniors know, there are many health problems associated with growing older. Because of such issues as our balance or heart, and increasing problems with our hearing and sight, we can all relate to the changes taking place in our body. However, there is one problem that usually attacks people over the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beware of Senior Dating Sites</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/beware-of-senior-dating-sites/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/beware-of-senior-dating-sites/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Website Review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online dating service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[senior dating sites]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3882</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently someone sent me an email asking if I would link to their site. When someone asks me that I always check out the site to see if it is something I would want to promote. In this case, she was honest about the fact that it was a website directed specifically to seniors who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Driving Safety for Seniors</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/driving-safety-for-seniors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/driving-safety-for-seniors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[driving safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[driving safety for seniors]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3688</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we found out with my mother, driving safety issues is one of the most sensitive topics among seniors, especially when the aging process interferes with the person’s ability to drive safely.  Mom did all the driving because of Dad’s poor eyesight and as she started losing ground due to dementia, the rest of us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Improve your Memory the Natural Way</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/improve-your-memory-the-natural-way/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/improve-your-memory-the-natural-way/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Soul]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to improve your memory]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improve your memory]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving your memory]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Memory]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mind]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural way]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the natural way]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3421</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many of us are concerned about losing our memories as we age, and rightly so.  We notice that we don’t remember details as much as we used to or we begin to forget names of people we’ve known for a long time. Although there are a number of products available, for some of us the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/november-is-national-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease-awareness-month/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/november-is-national-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease-awareness-month/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:36:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3209</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are a great tragedy in many families. It is devastating to see a loved one robbed of their memories and to watch them fade away mentally and physically over a number of years. Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s not only destroys brain cells causing irreversible memory loss, but it is ultimately [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When Should Families Seek Outside Help?</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/when-should-families-seek-outside-help/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/when-should-families-seek-outside-help/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 01:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caregiver Support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Issues]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3154</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether a person is living alone or with a spouse or adult child, early symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia are not always recognized. Often it takes even longer before family members decide they need to seek outside help. Had my sister not already been staying with our parents in the early stages of my mother’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Behavioral Management of Alzheimer&#8217;s Patient</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/behavioral-management-of-alzheimers-patient/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/behavioral-management-of-alzheimers-patient/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:06:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[behavorial management of alzheimers]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3055</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest challenges for caregivers of someone who has Alzheimer’s is managing their behavior. At times your loved one may become angry, belligerent, or exhibit aggressive behavior. There are a number of ways to handle the situation, and you will need to learn which way works best in your situation. As their disease [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding and Caring For a Loved One with Dementia</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/understanding-and-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-dementia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/understanding-and-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-dementia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3014</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[No one ever said growing older was easy. If they did, they definitely were not in their elder years. When someone is struggling with the ravages dementia can bring, life is even worse. After all, it is hard for an aging person to lose a part of themselves. When an elderly person is afflicted with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Symptoms and Tests for Alzheimer&#8217;s disease</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/symptoms-and-tests-for-alzheimers-disease/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/symptoms-and-tests-for-alzheimers-disease/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's disease]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3012</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every senior citizen and their close family members should know what the symptoms are for Alzheimer‘s whether there is a family history of the disease or not. The disease itself is devastating to the victim and his or her family and the sooner the disease is diagnosed, the quicker medications can be prescribed to slow [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Help Keep Your Memory Safe from Aging</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/how-to-help-keep-your-memory-safe-from-aging/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/how-to-help-keep-your-memory-safe-from-aging/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dementia and Alzheimer's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=2997</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The effects that aging has on the brain and memory, in particular, are caused by inconsistencies about how the brain stores information and processes it for recall. And, brain cells need some of the hormones and chemicals that begin to slow down or disappear as you age. The brain stores information in different ways, depending [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alzheimer’s – 13 Tips for Easier Mealtimes</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/alzheimer%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%93-13-tips-for-easier-mealtimes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mealtimes can sometimes be one of the most difficult aspects of caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia. Among the many challenges the disease can cause are the loss of interest in food, having a poor appetite or the lack of desire to eat, forgetting to eat, or that they have already eaten. One [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alzheimer’s and Daily Activities, Part 3</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/alzheimer%e2%80%99s-and-daily-activities-part-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/alzheimer%e2%80%99s-and-daily-activities-part-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:58:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We discussed in part one of this article how planning a structured day can help give substance and meaning to the life of someone who is struggling with Alzheimer’s or dementia. In part two we discussed how to approach each day. If your loved one awakes in the morning with little or no structure they may just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alzheimer’s and Daily Activities, Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We discussed in Part 1 of this series how having a structured day can help give substance and meaning to the life of someone who is struggling with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia. If they awake in the morning with little or no structure they may just drift throughout the day until it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alzheimer’s and Daily Activities, Part I</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/alzheimer%e2%80%99s-and-daily-activities-part-i/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who are struggling with Alzheimer’s or dementia, having a somewhat structured day can help give substance and meaning to their life. If they awoke in the morning and there was no or very little structure throughout the day, they would drift like an unmoored boat until time to go to bed. Planning and providing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alzheimer’s and the Challenge of Communication</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the devastating results of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease or related types of dementia is that it gradually diminishes a person&#8217;s ability to communicate. If you suspect that you or your loved one might be showing signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia see your doctor right away. The sooner the disease is diagnosed, the sooner you and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can Brain Games Keep You From Losing Your Memory?</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/can-brain-games-keep-you-from-losing-your-memory/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a report released earlier this year, the answer is no. The report also disputed the notion that high priced supplements or exotic herbs can also prevent the onset of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. In fact, no one has yet found a way to prevent the disease or slow mild cognitive decline. The high cost of hope [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alzheimer&#8217;s: Choosing the Best Doctor for Your Loved One</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/alzheimers-choosing-the-best-doctor-for-your-loved-one/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:17:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week we are discussing Alzheimer&#8217;s and dementia. We have noted 10 warning signs revealing your loved one might have Alzheimer&#8217;s, a corresponding list of 10 signs that may indicate they are only showing symptoms of old age, and the importance of getting an early diagnosis so that proper care and attention can take place. Today we are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Diagnosing Alzheimer’s or Dementia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week we are highlighting the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia, and whether our loved one has the disease or they are merely showing signs of old age. Today we want to take a look at the importance of early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.  Whenever you have concerns about your loved one’s loss of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alzheimer&#8217;s or Old Age?</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/alzheimers-or-old-age/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the concerns in many families is whether family members are exhibiting signs of old age or Alzheimer&#8217;s. It is important to know the difference between Alzheimer&#8217;s and old age so that appropriate treatment and care can begin as soon as possible. There are a number of treatment options to consider and decisions to make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alzheimer&#8217;s Association: 10 Signs of Alzheimer&#8217;s</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/alzheimers-association-10-signs-of-alzheimers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:44:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every once in a while it is good to revisit the Alzheimer&#8217;s Association&#8217;s list of ten signs indicating whether someone has Alzheimer&#8217;s or they are merely struggling with old age. I say merely, but as I enter into my senior years, the signs of old age are increasing at a discomforting rate. This month we [...]]]></description>
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