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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia If you or your loved one has Alzheimer's or a related dementia, you don't need me to tell you that there are lots of difficult decisions to be made. One of those involves end-of-life care and the decision to receive CPR or have a DNR order. This choice can be an emotionally challenging one, so I compiled some information that hopefully can be helpful. Alzheimer's and End of Life Choices: DNR or Full Code? Alzheimer's and End-of-Life Decisions: DNR or Full Code? 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 out, and have distributed copies of their directives to their physician, attorney and family members. Others have not even considered 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 It's National Alzheimer's 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 Helpful (and Not So Helpful) Responses to a Loved One's News of Alzheimer's Have you ever been in the position of hearing the surprising news from a friend or family member that he has dementia? Or, perhaps you're in the early stages of... Read more Related Searches Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimers Research Alzheimer 'S Alzheimers Disease Featured Articles Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers   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