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If you’ve got questions about Alzheimer’s, A Quick Look at Alzheimer’s, a series of four
animated ‘pocket’ films, just might have the answers you’re seeking. The pocket films were written and directed by David Shenk, author of the acclaimed book,
The Forgetting and are narrated by Emmy- and Tony-award winning actor David Hyde
Pierce. Designed to explain the essence of the disease and its public health implications in
easy-to-understand terms, the films were developed by the Alliance for Aging Research
through a grant from MetLife Foundation.
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Click below to view the
online art gallery of the Fruity Tales class!
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
June is National Scleroderma Awareness Month
Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
The word “scleroderma” comes from two Greek words: “sclero” meaning hard, and “derma” meaning skin. Hardening of the skin is one of the most visible manifestations of the disease. The disease has been called “progressive systemic sclerosis,” but the use of that term has been discouraged since it has been found that scleroderma is not necessarily progressive. The disease may take several forms which will be explained later. There is also much variability among patients.
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"Lung Cancer: What the Patient and Family Need to Know," written by Reed Phillips, M.D.
This patient guide includes information about talking with your doctor, choosing the right doctor, choosing the right surgeon and getting a second opinion. |
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Need help organizing family and care givers to assist loved ones in need? Manage your calendar online!
It’s interactive and FREE so you can invite others to participate.
Everyone can “pitch in” with meals delivery, rides, errands, etc.
Create your own calendar today.
For more information or to get started, click below.
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Voices Who Care is a global online community, established for individuals coping with life-threatening or chronic debilitating illnesses. Emotional and social support is essential for those faced with health-related challenges and membership to this Network is free and open to anyone who wants to join: patients, caregivers, family members, medical professionals, friends. Voices Who Care provides its members with the ability to connect, make friends, share perspective, gain insight and stay in touch.
Click on the VWC tab at the
top of the page to access
the social network or click here.
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