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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment From Esther Heerema, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia One of the more promising studies about a medication for treating Alzheimer's was released this past week. A skin cancer showed remarkable effects on mice with Alzheimer's. Will those benefits translate to humans? Also, the definition for "mild cognitive impairment" is changing, and this may have ripple effects for those diagnosed with early Alzheimer's. Drug Reverses Alzheimer's Symptoms & Brain Changes in Mice A drug approved for treatment of skin cancer has been shown to rapidly reverse signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine demonstrated that bexarotene (brand name Targretin) decreased the presence of...Read more New Definition of Mild Cognitive Impairment Blurs Distinction between MCI & Early Alzheimer's A recent article in Neurology reported that a revised definition of mild cognitive impairment has been developed by a work group from the Alzheimer's Association and National Institutes of Aging.... Read more The Clock-Drawing Test: Research on Scoring & Usefulness The clock-drawing test has been around for many years and is sometimes used independently to quickly screen people for signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's and other dementia. It's also been integrated as a part of other screening tests such as the Mini-Cog. Some family members have even used...Read more 82 Year Old Man Missing From Adult Foster Care Facility Is Found Safe Locally, the news reported a story about a man who is 82 years old and has a diagnosis of dementia. Do you know how to prevent wandering, what to do when your disoriented loved one is trying to go out the door, or how to search if a loved one is missing? Read more Alzheimer's / Dementia Ads Dementia Stages of Dementia Skin Cancer Symptoms Old Age Dementia Alzheimers Symptoms Featured Articles Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Signs & Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor   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> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. 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