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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia As we head into the second week of October, I've been hearing quite a bit about flu shots. "Get your shot here!" "Get your groceries and your flu shot at the same location." You've probably seen the signs? But, then came the question: "Do flu shots make me more likely to get Alzheimer's?" Read below for more information about this question, as well as other recent research on dementia and benzodiazepines. Do Flu Shots Affect Your Chances of Developing Alzheimer's? 'Tis the season for flu shots, apparently. Everywhere I go, I see signs reminding people to get immunized against influenza. But is a flu shot right for you? Is it good for everyone? Does it have risks? Some people are... Read more Study: Are Mothers Who Give Birth to Male Children Less Likely to Develop Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's and giving birth to boys- two topics that generally aren't in the same sentence. However, I came across an interesting study published this past week that found a potential... Read more Reacting to Catastrophic Reactions in Alzheimer's Disease Have you ever witnessed someone with dementia become very upset suddenly? You may not have observed any understandable reason why they began sobbing or tried to strike out at you... Read more Study Links Benzodiazepines to Higher Rates of Dementia A study published this week in the British Medical Journal reported that use of benzodiazepines increased the risk of developing dementia. Researchers followed over 1000 participants who had been free... Read more Alzheimer's / Dementia Ads Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimer 'S Alzheimers Research Alzheimers Diagnosis Featured Articles Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease   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