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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Thanksgiving and Alzheimer's disease. At first glance, the two don't seem to go together very well. However, researchers have repeatedly found that thankfulness helps people cope with life's challenges by providing a more positive attitude and an overall sense of well-being, despite their circumstances. Today's newsletter highlights that research, as well as offers some other current information about coping with Alzheimer's. How Can Thankfulness and Alzheimer's Go Together? As we approach Thanksgiving, I'm pondering the art of thankfulness in the midst of challenging circumstances. For some of you, that may be a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's or another dementia. For others, it's the stretching of your time and... Read more End-of-Life Decisions for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's Disease As a social worker, I've had the privilege to speak with many people with dementia as well as their families about end-of-life care. Some people have everything planned and written... Read more TauRx Therapeutics to Trial Drug for Alzheimer's and Frontotemporal Dementia According to the Alzheimer Research Forum, TauRx, a company based in Singapore, recently announced plans to conduct a phase three clinical trial for a drug called LMTX. LMTX is an... Read more November is National AD Awareness/Family Caregiver Month Know someone with Alzheimer's Disease? Are you an Alzheimer's caregiver? Have you or a family member been diagnosed recently with Alzheimer's? Chances are, you answered yes to at least one of... Read more Related Searches Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimers Disease Alzheimer 'S Alzheimers Stages Featured Articles Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement