Friday, March 20, 2009

Research Study: Brain Decline Starts in Late 20s

A new article out from BBC news says that research studies are finding that memory loss starts much sooner than earlier thought. Read more here.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Drink more milk to fight Alzheimer's, says study

Here's a new spin on the old ad slogan "Milk...It does a body good." Maybe they should substitute the word "body" for "mind".
A recent study says milk could help in fight against Alzheimer's disease. Click here to read more about the research.
I guess we should all get to drinkin' that milk!

Article on Music and Alzheimer's

Here's an interesting article on a new study linking music and emotion with Alzheimer's patients: Article

Monday, March 2, 2009

Happy Mardi Gras from Alzheimer's Services!

Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area celebrated the 2009 Mardi Gras Day on February 24th by the Charlie's Place clients throwing a parade at the office! Everyone had a great time!

Pictured above: Ed Picard, Charlie's Place Respite Center Coordinator, leads the clients in the parade.


Above: Staff members Julie Brewer (left), Dusty Manson (middle) and Debbie Kidder-Little (right) join in the festivities.

Staff members say: "Laissez les bon temps rouler!"