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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're the medical power of attorney for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, should you consent to a flu shot this year? Here's what research says. Also, more on walking and dementia, maintaining a strong relationship in the midst of dementia and a review of some exciting research on transcranial magnetic stimulation. Flu Vaccine: To Immunize or Not to Immunize? It's that time of year again, where we'll start to see signs at the pharmacy, doctor's office and medical centers reminding us to get our annual flu shot. So, will you be getting a flu shot this year? To me, as an advocate for people with dementia and... Read more What's the Relationship between Alzheimer's and Walking? Although the emphasis in the research and study in Alzheimer's has historically been about our ability to think, there's a strong connection between our body and mind. Here's how dementia and the ability to walk are connected... Read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of alzheimer's  falls prevention  physical exercise to reduce the risk Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Relationship in Dementia Over the last several years, I've observed many families and how they've coped with the challenges of Alzheimer's in their loved one. The following suggestions are born not out of scientific research, but rather from my observations of ... Read more Search Related Topics:  caregiver overload  what to expect in middle stage alzheimer's  coping with challenging behaviors Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective in Treating Alzheimer's Disease? As researchers continue to search for effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease, they've considered some non-traditional approaches, one of which is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) . TMS is currently being explored... Read more Related Searches Dementia in Elderly Symptoms of Dementia Alzheimers Research Dementia Training Alzheimers Dementia Featured Articles Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 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