House OKs stem cell funding
Baltimore Sun - The House of Delegates passed a bill guaranteeing the use of state funds for embryonic stem cell research today after a sober and, at times, intensely personal debate on whether such work holds the promise of a better life for people with incurable
The Big A, as in Alzheimer’s
Online Journal - The Big A: Alzheimer s Disease. A dreadful looming fear that rears its ugly head every time we walk into the other room and can t remember why or momentarily can t recall where we left our car keys, or who the voice is on the other end of the
What to Expect When You Need Nuclear Imaging
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Support meetings
Pahrump Valley Times - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, open, non-smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St. 9 a.m. Thursday, open, non-smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St. 11 a.m., open, non-smoking, Pahrump Community Center. 7 p.m., open, non-smoking, Furnace Creek
Retired Cop Charged With Swindling Mother
WCCO - (AP) Duluth, Minn. Prosecutors charged a retired Duluth, Minn. police officer in the theft of more than $100,000 from his mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease. The state attorney general’s office filed a six-count felony indictment in St. Louis County
Community Calendar
Brampton Guardian - Champions For Youth Gala: at North Halton Golf and Country Club. Tickets are $75 per person, which includes dinner, silent auction and entertainment. Proceeds to the youth centres of Halton Hills. Tickets: 905-873-6502. Music show: The No Name Band
A quest for comfort
Boston Online - Jim Anthony and Bruce Steiner are like many retirees contemplating where to live out their sunset years. They have to consider illness — Anthony, 69, has Alzheimer’s disease and requires constant care — and intellectual fulfillment — Steiner, 74