Casting Company Seeking Mother/Daughter for a Television Commercial on Alzheimer's

This is a casting call for anyone in the New York City, Los Angeles or Miami area.

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Strickman-Ripps Inc, a casting company in NYC, is looking for a daughter caregiver with a mother who has early to moderate stage Alzheimer’s disease to share their story. This is an opportunity to tell your story and help people who may be going through a similar experience. If you are interested, you can email strickmanrippscasting@gmail.com with your name, email and phone number with answers to the preliminary questions listed below. You may then be contacted by a researcher from Strickman-Ripps Inc. to see whether you and your mother qualify for an in person video interview. Or call us at 212.966.3211. If selected for the commercial, the mother/daughter pair will be compensated. Is your mother currently taking any prescription medication for Alzheimer’s? If so, which medication(s) is she currently taking?

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Good Dog, Good Rat

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For three decades, Old Man selflessly helped scientists unravel the mysteries behind Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, cancer and other age-related diseases.

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Branded Generic Aricept Price Drops 36 Percent

This is important news. Especially important for families that were unable to afford Aricept previously. This is also good news for those families using the combination of Aricept and Namenda. Please share.

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Each day, on average, over 1,200 persons are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. By the end of May, branded generic Aricept will be affordable for a greater number of patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

This new pricing is about $100 below the average pricing from last month.

The news on generic Aricept is going to get better soon. After the exclusivity period ends on May 25, the price of generic Aricept is expected to fall into the $50 - $75 area for a 30 day supply.

Second, this new pricing model for Aricept will make the combination of Namenda and Aricept more affordable for those who can benefit from this treatment. Read more at www.alzheimersreadingroom.com

 

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The Gift of Endless Memory -- They Never Forget -- Anything (Text Version)

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The Gift of Endless Memory is called "superior autobiographical memory".



The ability to recall nearly every day of one's life....

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Are Alzheimer's Caregivers the Forgotten?

If you know someone that has been touched by Alzheimer's disease you might consider sending this article to them.

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I meet and talk to Alzheimer's caregivers all the time. It is not unusual for them to tell me that as time goes on, and as Alzheimer's worsens, one by one their family and friends fade away....

Like it or not, if you are a family member or friend of an Alzheimer's caregiver and you are not helping them -- you have abandoned them. I am sure this sounds harsh. But, it's not even close to the harshness of your own behavior.

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Alzheimer's Disease Discussed on Sidewalks TV (Video)

To all my followers. Can you help me out on this one? I am trying to deliver an important message to all Alzheimer's caregivers and their families. They must continue to live their lives.

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In a special segment, Bob DeMarco, a veteran Wall Street executive whose mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and neurologist Dr. Mark Brody discuss Alzheimer's Disease with "Sidewalks Entertainment" host Cindy Rhodes....

In the video below, you get to see Dotty at the gym, see Dotty climbing on to and using the treadmill, and see her interacting with me and others at the Banana Boat restaurant. These are examples of how we live our life.

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A Secretive Banking Elite Rules Trading in Derivatives

On the third Wednesday of every month, the nine members of an elite Wall Street society gather in Midtown Manhattan.

The men share a common goal: to protect the interests of big banks in the vast market for derivatives, one of the most profitable — and controversial — fields in finance. They also share a common secret: The details of their meetings, even their identities, have been strictly confidential.

Drawn from giants like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, the bankers form a powerful committee that helps oversee trading in derivatives, instruments which, like insurance, are used to hedge risk.

In theory, this group exists to safeguard the integrity of the multitrillion-dollar market. In practice, it also defends the dominance of the big banks.

The banks in this group, which is affiliated with a new derivatives clearinghouse, have fought to block other banks from entering the market, and they are also trying to thwart efforts to make full information on prices and fees freely available. Read more at www.nytimes.com

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Quality of Care For Alzheimer's Patients, Senate Committee on Aging Forum (Video)

This is an interesting video. A lot going on right now.

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The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a forum on the current quality of care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and the impact on patients' families.

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Dr Oz Eat Curry Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

Dr.Oz's number one suggestion -- eat curry once or twice a week to help prevent Alzheimer's disease......

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Dr Oz mentioned that every 70 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. By the time you finish reading this article several more people will be suffering from Alzheimer's. Another group of Alzheimer's caregivers will come into being.

Dr Oz said:

Alzheimer's is a long slow death sentence. In the future, either you get it, or know someone that has it (Alzheimer's).

Professor Doraiswamy said: "There is very solid evidence that curcumin binds to plaques, and basic research on animals engineered to produce human amyloid plaques has shown benefits. Turmeric has been studied not just in Alzheimer's research but for a variety of conditions, such as cancer and arthritis. Turmeric is often referred to as the spice of life in ancient Indian medical lore." Read more at www.alzheimersreadingroom.com

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Generic Aricept News and Pricing

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The new generic form of Aricept has entered the market.

I am hearing conflicting news on the price.

I checked two of the national pharmacies located in Delray Beach and received the following prices for 10mg, 30 day supply of generic aricept -- $230 and $253. Both prices are near the the price for the brand drug. (see the bottom of this article for additional pricing information around the country).

Teva Introduces Generic Aricept (Donepezil Hydrochloride) Orally Disintegrating Tablets (New Generic Has Shipped)

Ranbaxy Launches Donepezil 5 mg and 10 mg Tablets to U.S. Healthcare System

A reader checked in with the following information. She found:10mg Qty-30 for $160.00 at Total Care Pharmacy in Dry Ridge, KY. Just spoke with a pharmacist at a local CVS. They have the generic in stock and said the cash price was $130 cheaper. They don't have our insurance info, so I couldn't get anything more exact. Read more at www.alzheimersreadingroom.com

 

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Alzheimer' Disease, Recurring Obsessive Behavior

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Do you have any suggestions on how to deal with a recurring obsession Mom has about leaving the house to find her kids (us, when we were little)? Read More and Comment -- Alzheimer's Disease, Recurring Obsessive Behavior