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September Alzheimer's News

Charlton Heston's Battle with Alzheimer's Disease
Movie icon Charlton Heston is lost in a world of Alzheimer's Disease, according to close family friends. The Ten Commandments star, 83, is reportedly in the final stages of the insidious disease, which robs sufferers of their memories--and friends fear he'll be dead by the end of the year.
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September 27, 2007
Ending two-year waiting period for Medicare
Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007 (S 2102), offered by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), would provide much needed assistance to those under age 65 diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s who lose their jobs and their employer-based health insurance.
- Alzheimer’s Association

Related information:
Bingaman introduces three bills to strengthen Medicare
- Office of Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

September 17, 2007
Dear Abby: Join the fight against Alzheimer's
After a 10-year battle, I lost my husband to Alzheimer's disease. It isn't the funny punch line of a joke that it has been made out to be. It's the seventh-leading cause of death in this country, yet it doesn't seem to get the attention that cancer, heart disease or even AIDS does. What can I do to ensure that Alzheimer's won't affect my children and grandchildren?
- Dear Abby

September 12, 2007
SanDisk® uses purple product sales to fight Alzheimer's
SanDisk® Corporation is joining the Alzheimer's Association in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The company is introducing special, Take Action Against Alzheimer's editions of two products: a 2GB Ultra II SD card and 2GB Cruzer Micro USB flash drive.
- Alzheimer's Association

David Hyde Pierce on “The View”
Alzheimer Champion David Hyde Pierce talks about the Alzheimer’s Association and our World Alzheimer’s Day efforts on the ABC morning show.
- “The View”

September 11, 2007
Alzheimer-themed film, "Away from Her," now available on DVD
The critically acclaimed feature film, "Away from Her," starring Olympia Dukakis and Julie Christie, is now released on DVD.
- Alzheimer's Association

September 5, 2007
Drug makers push for Alzheimer breakthrough
More than a dozen drug companies are trying to crack an Alzheimer market loaded with blockbuster potential for the one that develops a breakthrough treatment.
- The Chicago Tribune (free registration required)

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