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Online Support for Caregivers and People with FTD
(Source: Medical News Today) - The FTD Support Forum (www.ftdsupportforum.com) has registered it's 1000th new member since opening its virtual doors nine months ago.
AMEX Card Holders Vote for Alzheimer's Awareness
Currently Alzheimer's Awareness is #1 in a competition to earn 1.5 million dollars from the American Express company. The competition is between twenty-five causes, and will be narrowed down to the top five on Oct 1st. Folks who are American Express cardholders can cast their votes at: www.membersproject.com.
A Protein Implicated in Alzheimer's Disease
(Source: Nanowerk News ) - A recent study describes the structure of the active form of BACE1, an enzyme implicated in Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers Hope Drug Reverses Alzheimer's
(Source: KPTV) - Alzheimer's disease currently affects an estimated eighteen-million people worldwide and is expected to triple in the next 30 years. Although there is no cure, researchers continue to work towards treatment that would not only slow its progression, but possibly reverse the disease.
Little Strokes, Big Trouble
(Source: Medical News Today) - "Little strokes, big trouble," is the theme of this year's World Stroke Day on October 29th.
Senate Fail to Pass Nutrition Program
(Source: NCOA) - Earlier today, the Senate failed to pass the Reid-Byrd Economic Stimulus package, which would have provided $60 million for senior nutrition programs, among other crucial investments for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.
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