Tune in to the Afternoon Shmooze talk show on the Rusty Mike Internet Radio station this
Thursday, Mar 11, 12:30 pm, where Rakel Berenbaum will discuss with host Nettie Feldman how to recharge your memory banks at any age! To listen, go to www.rustymikeradio.com and click on the "Listen Live" button. Podcasts available after the show: http://bit.ly/13R2Lx
Combination of Depression and Diabetes Doubles the risk for Dementia
(Source: University of Washington) - According to a recent study, adults who have both diabetes and major depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, compared to adults with diabetes only.
Use of Psychotropics in Nursing Homes Dangerous for Dementia Patients
Greek study shows Memantine has positive effects on Alzheimer's Patients
(Source: Docguide) Cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms improved or remained the same in 80% of 1,469 Alzheimer's patients after 6 months of treatment with memantine.
After the wonderful success of the Night of Stars performance, Judy Clark, music therapist and chairman of Beit Shemesh "Friends of Melabev", is organizing yet another music night, March 10th, to benefit Melabev Beit Shemesh. Read on for all the details.
Melabev has joined forces with the telephone hot-line 109 to give telephone reassurance and a helpful hand to elders in the community - especially important for those who are alone or who are becoming forgetful. Read more about this service and learn how it can help people you know and how you can sign up as a volunteer.
Purim is a holiday of giving to others whether it's charity "matanot leiyonim" or mishloach manot food packages. While we may think that people with Alzheimer's disease will always be on the receiving end, at Melabev they are also given the opportunity to be a part of this giving.
