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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia I was excited to read about the results of a research study that explored the use of a drug designed to treat diabetes as a possible treatment for Alzheimer's. Read about the research below. We'll also talk about the value of holistic care for people with dementia- including spiritual care-, the Digit Span Test and how it can be helpful to screen for dementia, and the difficult decisions surrounding the use of feeding tubes for people with end stage dementia. Research Shows Promise for Diabetes Drug to Treat AD At the International Conference on Alzheimer's Drug Discovery, interesting research was presented about a potential new medication to treat Alzheimer's disease. The drug, MSDC-0160, is an insulin sensitizer originally developed to treat diabetes. Researchers have been focusing lately on the connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease since... Read more How Does the Digit Span Test Screen for Dementia & Delirium? The Digit Span Test is a very short test that evaluates a person's cognitive status. It is frequently used in hospitals and physicians' offices in order for a clinician to quickly evaluate whether a patient's cognitive abilities are normal... Read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of alzheimer's  types of memory  tests for alzheimer's disease Holistic Care: Spirituality and Alzheimer's Disease Holistic care is way to view a person and her health challenges in a way that recognizes the whole person- body, mind and spirit. There is an increasing emphasis on assessing and treating people holistically, and this needs to be extended to those with Alzheimer's and related dementias as well...Read more Search Related Topics:  spiritual activities  meaningful activity ideas  art for alzheimer's Q's & A's about Feeding Tubes in Late Stage Dementia As your loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia progresses into the later stages, there are often multiple treatment decisions that must be made. One that family members may face is the use of a feeding tube... Read more Search Related Topics:  end of life choices  medical decisions  power of attorney for healthcare Related Searches Stages of Dementia Alzheimers Research Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimer 'S Aging Dementia Care 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 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