Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern California

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				Alzheimer's News: Learn the latest Alzheimer's News here at Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern California. Constantly updated facts, research and development for Alzheimer's victims as well as Caretakers.
				How Can I Help? Alzheimer's Aid Society is a non-profit organization that relies on helping victims through your contributions. There are many ways to help the Society: Donations, Memorials and the Forget Me Not Club.
				Upcoming Alzheimer's Events: Community events and seminars are fun and educational ways for the whole family to get involved, and a great way to support the cause. The 5k mile run/walk in July is going to be the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Sacramento. .

Ibuprofen Linked to Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
May 6, 2008 -Researchers in the US studying a large patient population have shown that use of the anti-inflammatory and painkiller ibuprofen is linked to lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease...
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Alzheimer's Disease Risks Gender Specific: Women With Depression, Men With Stroke
May 2, 2008 - The French researchers base their findings on almost 7000 people over the age of 65, drawn from the general population in three French cities.
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Risk Factors For Dementia Are Different Between Men And Women
May 1, 2008 - According to a study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, men and women have different risk factors that contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease and dementia....
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How Big Is Your Brain? It's Size May Protect You From Memory Loss
April 28, 2008 - From autopsies, researchers have long known that some people die with sharp minds and perfect memories, but their brains riddled with the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer's disease. New research shows that those people have a larger part of the brain called the hippocampus.
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Alzheimer's Aid Society Memorial 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, July 26, 2008 Sacramento, California

Perhaps the most unique event you will enter this year. Our 1st Annual Alzheimer’s Aid Society Memorial 5k Run/Walk and ¼ mile and ½ mile kids’ fun runs start and finish at the highest point in the City of Sacramento – in beautiful East Lawn Memorial Park in East Sacramento.
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Targeting Cell Membrane RAFTS Offers Novel Approach To Treat Alzheimer's And Other Diseases
April 25, 2008 - JADO Technologies GmbH, the leading developer of RAFT intervention therapeutics, has announced he publication of a paper in Science demonstrating a potential novel strategy for therapeutic intervention in Alzheimer's and...
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New Insight Into The Development Of Alzheimer's Disease
April 23, 2008 - According to estimates there are 85,000 Alzheimer patients in our country and approximately 20,000 new cases every year. This spectacular increase is due to the increasing ageing population.
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Alzheimer’s Drug Nothing to Sneeze At
April 17, 2008 - A nearly forgotten allergy drug first used in Russia more than two decades ago is showing promise for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
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Cup Of Coffee A Day Could Help Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease, Study Suggests
April 2, 2008 - A daily dose of caffeine blocks the disruptive effects of high cholesterol that scientists have linked to Alzheimer's disease. A study in the open access publication, Journal of Neuroinflammation revealed that caffeine equivalent to just one cup of coffee a day could protect the blood-brain barrier (BBB) from damage that occurred with a high-fat diet.
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Larger Belly In Mid-life Increases Risk Of Dementia, Study Suggests
March 27, 2008 -People with larger stomachs in their 40s are more likely to have dementia when they reach their 70s, according to a new study.
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Current Alzheimer's Events

A Drive 'Fore' The Cure V
Shotgun, Scramble, Best-Ball Golf Tournament
September 19, 2008 - Play begins at 1:00 p.m.
Check-in begins at 11:30 Mather Golf Course
4103 Eagles Nest Rd. Mather, CA 95655

Make a donation... Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern California is a non-profit organization that relies on support from the community. Visit this page to see how your efforts can help the cause.