Helpful advice when pre planning a funeral

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  SeniorCare Homes is excited to share information from local partner businesses  who share our commitment for excellent service. Porter Funeral Homes and the Kansas City Cremation Society are owned by Rick and Ryan Wiseman who both live locally in the Kansas City area. I have been able to work with several of our families and […]

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Roche, Lilly drugs chosen for Alzheimer’s trial

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Experimental drugs from Roche Holding AG and Eli Lilly & Co have been  selected for a global Alzheimer’s disease prevention trial, and a second Lilly  drug is being considered for inclusion in the study, Washington University said  on Wednesday. The trial, expected to begin in early 2013, will enroll 160 patients with  inherited gene mutations […]

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SeniorCare Homes and Mother Nature!

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“The cooler weather this week put a smile on everyone at the Hanover House in Overland Park. Smiles abounded as the ladies were able to get out into the gardens and spend time playing games outside on the deck. Getting a break from the heat allows each SeniorCare Alzheimer’s home to explore the outdoors and […]

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Men’s role in helping women with Alzheimer’s, dementia soars

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 John Becklenberg says his wife, Mary Ann, still cooks their dinner, although her favorite recipes are simplified to one or two steps. She also hasn’t relinquished tidying up the kitchen of their Dyer, Ind., home, but there’s more clattering of pots and pans than ever before. She was diagnosed six years ago with Alzheimer’s disease, […]

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Communicating with a person with Alzheimer’s or other dementia

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Communicating with a person who has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be very challenging. Changing your approach to the way you communicate may be helpful. First, make sure the person does not have a hearing or vision problem. Sometimes a person may not respond to you because he or she cannot hear you. Not […]

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Fish Oil Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

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Excerpt from N.Y. Times article 11/06A substance found in fish oil may be associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other dementias, researchers reported yesterday. The scientists found that people with the highest blood levels of an omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, were about half as likely to develop […]

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Smoking raises Alzheimer’s risk

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Heavy smoking in midlife more than doubles your odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a Kaiser Permanente study said Monday.The study is the first to examine the long-term consequences of heavy smoking on Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, says the study’s principal investigator, Rachel Whitmer, a research scientist with Kaiser Permanente in Oakland.Researchers evaluated the records of […]

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Foods That Fight Alzheimer’s!

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most feared diseases in the world, affecting 5 million people in the United States alone. New research suggests that the power to prevent this debilitating illness may lie within the foods we eat. A recent study demonstrates how a dietary combination of 3 key nutrients might create a […]

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BRAIN FOODS THAT FIGHT ALZHEIMER’S

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Antioxidants, monounsaturated fats and omega-3s are big health buzzwords that have one thing in common – they do great things for your body and nourish your brain. Giving your brain the nutrients it needs is essential to longevity. Keep this list of foods handy and make sure to refuel your brain often. It will thank […]

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