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“Helping Those Who Help Others”

Vol. 5, No 2

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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In this week's edition of The Caregiver's Hotline:

Alzheimer's and Diabetes Linked, and Scientists Now Say They Know Why
Researchers have discovered a molecular reaction they say is the common thread that puts diabetics at significantly higher risk of also developing Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll tell you how these two fast-growing disease conditions are tied.

Women Miss Heart Attack Signs, Expecting 'Hollywood Heart Attack'
Too many women think the first signs of a heart attack read more like a Hollywood movie script, with a tight chest, shortness of breath and dropping to one knee while clenching the chest. But that drama’s not accurate in women, who experience heart attack symptoms differently than men. Read on.

Success Reported in Small Trial of New Alzheimer's Drug
Early trials of a potential new Alzheimer’s drug are drawing interest from the medical community after results were described as promising. But much more research lies ahead. We’ll tell you all about it.

Caregiver Alert: Heart Pills Recalled
A drug commonly used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms has been recalled after learning that some tablets may have contained double the normal dose of medication. Find out what caused the FDA to issue its most urgent type of recall notice and what you should do if it affects you or a loved one.

When it Comes to Avoiding Stroke, It's All in the Money, Honey
Money can’t buy love or happiness, they say, but Dutch researchers believe it will go a long way in keeping you from having a stroke. Read the interesting findings of a study that links your risk of suffering a stroke with the size of your bank account.

New Meaning to 'Cover Charge': Give $1 from Strip Club Patrons to Seniors
In a novel twist, a Florida lawmaker thinks he may have found a way for fatten the wallets of seniors on Medicaid – by charging adult-entertainment patrons an extra $1 every time they enter an establishment and passing it on to the state’s elderly. Will it pass legislative muster?

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