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April 12, 2021April 8, 2021

Alzheimer’s Disease, Clinical Trials, and You

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

The Alzheimer’s Association cites recruitment for clinical trials, and then retaining those recruits, as one of the greatest obstacles to Alzheimer’s research. Without participants, it is very difficult to find ... Read more

April 5, 2021April 1, 2021

Agent Orange Exposure Increases Risk of Dementia in Vietnam Veterans

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act, signed into law in 2017, designates March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. In 1973, the last U.S. combat troops ... Read more

March 29, 2021March 25, 2021

Alzheimer’s Organization Delivers Grim Statistics in Annual Report

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

The Alzheimer’s Association recently released its 2021 Facts and Figures report. Compared to the 2020 report, there are a few grim changes regarding the most common form of dementia. Primarily, ... Read more

March 15, 2021March 11, 2021

Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines Lessen Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

Most people only have to contract the flu once to be convinced that skipping a vaccination the next season isn’t a good idea. Cheers to those who choose to avoid ... Read more

March 8, 2021March 4, 2021

Caregivers Must Protect Seniors from Scammers, Especially During Tax Season

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

‘Tis the season! What season you ask? Well, sure, it’s tax season, but saddling right up next to it is prey on seniors season. This predatory season remains open all ... Read more

February 22, 2021February 18, 2021

Dementia Patients Have a Greater Risk of Contracting COVID-19

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

We’re continually faced with news about COVID-19. It’s impossible to open a newspaper, read a magazine, or watch television without being bombarded with news and pertinent information about the virus ... Read more

February 15, 2021February 11, 2021

Remaining in the Moment Is the Best Strategy for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

We in the Alzheimer’s community talk a lot about the disappointing and challenging aspects of the disease. One thing we particularly talk about is loss. A family’s shared loss is ... Read more

February 8, 2021February 4, 2021

Seniors Lack Easy Access to Important Health Information

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

I have a bone to pick with someone, though I am not certain with whom. We must do a better job at reaching the senior population with information that specifically ... Read more

February 1, 2021January 28, 2021

New Legislation Is a Positive Step Toward Preventing Elder Abuse

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

Sadly, approximately one in 10 senior adults experience elder abuse in the United States. Each year, according to the National Council on Aging, it is estimated that up to 5 ... Read more

January 25, 2021January 21, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be a Priority for Alzheimer’s Patients and Caregivers

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

The first COVID-19 vaccine was kicked off in the U.S. in mid-December, following an arduous developmental journey. The Wall Street Journal referred to the first rollout of COVID-19 immunizations as ... Read more