ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:

There is so much information on the Internet that it is impossible to think someone doesn't know how to identify dementia of some kind. But many people don't use a computer and so they may not know how identify this disease. One of the sites I check out regularly is Alzheimer's Weekly. They always have so much information on the latest findings or a nurse that can try and answer questions. Have you heard of a song written by Kathy Mattea, called Where've You Been?

"Where've You Been" represents the first time dementia's such as Alzheimer's were captured in a mainstream song. This song is Matteas' biggest hit, winning a Grammy and Song of the Year at the Grammys, CMAs and ACMs. While Mattea had wondered to herself, "Do people want to hear this on the way to work?," the song clearly struck a deep chord.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl5Uog-MDGo&feature=player_embedded

Please check out this article on Alzheimer's Weekly called; Questions Arise on Lilly's Big Drug Setback.

The effort to develop a treatment for Alzheimer's suffered a blow yesterday when a clinical trial was halted after finding that a new drug (called Semagacestat) did more harm than good. Manufacturer Eli Lilly called off the studies after data showed the drug led to a greater risk of skin cancer and more memory loss. Please check out this article.

http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Research/questions-arise-on-lillys-big-drug-setback-a802.html

If you can't get the video on it here it the link so you can watch the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrVN1SAQA9w&feature=player_embedded#!

This was a blow to find out that this drug won't work and actually hurt you. But the good news is there are still a lot of good drugs out there. Remember that Alzheimer's Association is busy with it's memory walk. Please find one close to you, or you can donate to my site:

http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com