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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia This week's newsletter contains information about a new invention, as well as the latest research connecting an active brain in our youth to a healthy mind in later years. I'd also like to encourage you to take the opportunity to comment on the National Alzheimer's Plan. The Department of Health and Human Services is accepting feedback on this plan until February 8, 2012, so there's still time. Even if your comment is an echo of what is already posted, the government needs to hear your thoughts and also get an idea of how many other people feel the same way. Please consider this as a simple way to get involved in the fight against Alzheimer's. Thank you! Babyloid: New Robotic Baby Designed to Comfort Nursing Home Residents A new robotic baby invention called a Babyloid was recently developed in Japan to "interact" with nursing home residents. The goal is to help alleviate depression in nursing home residents,... Read more Mental Exercise in Early & Middle Years = Reduced Brain Plaques Later in Life Think you're too young to try to prevent Alzheimer's disease? Think again. The latest research published in the Archives of Neurology journal concludes (as have other studies) that brain exercise is... Read more Elder Abuse: Tips on Spotting, Preventing & Responding There are several different kinds of abuse that may affect older adults. Being aware of these possibilities, as well as knowing how to identify and respond to potential concerns, can help you advocate for and protect your loved one. Read more See More About:  alzheimer's and abuse  coping with alzheimer's  caregiver burnout The Clock-Drawing Test- Uses, Scoring, & Accuracy Wondering what the clock-drawing test is, which of the many scoring systems is most accurate, or even if it's a good tool to screen for dementia?... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's diagnosis  memory loss  memory screenings Alzheimer's / Dementia Ads Dementia Stages of Dementia Old Age Dementia Nursing Home Dementia Home Care Featured Articles Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Is It Alzheimer's Disease or Vitamin B12 Deficiency? 12 Ways to Exercise Your Brain Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: ATreatable Cause of Dementia? 7 Tips on Recognizing & Preventing Caregiver Burnout What Is Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia?   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement