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State And Nation

Alzheimer’s drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors

In the weeks since a new Alzheimer’s drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with ... Read more

State And Nation

Medicare copays for new Alzheimer’s drug could reach $11,500

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly, and some patients who are ... Read more

Lifestyles

FOR SEASONED FOLKS: Tourism association to host dance, health festival

Local seniors looking to learn more about health care or just enjoy a day of dancing and festivities ... Read more

State And Nation

Scientists rethink Alzheimer’s, diversifying the drug search

WASHINGTON (AP) — When researchers at the University of Kentucky compare brains donated from people who died with ... Read more

Local News

PROJECT LIFESAVER: Limestone Sheriff’s Office finds Alzheimer’s patient

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office successfully located a patient with Alzheimer’s who had wandered nearly a mile from ... Read more

State And Nation

Medicaid cut in GOP health bill worries the nursing home set

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Amy Bernard and her brother kept their mother out of a nursing home ... Read more

Limestone Ledger

Limestone Ledger for 4/25/17

TODAY Gardening questions answered Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is available every Tuesday and the first Saturday of ... Read more

Cnhi Network

A Texas family suspected a caregiver was abusing an Alzheimer’s patient. So they installed a camera.

Brenda Floyd was turning out lights, getting her 94-year-old patient ready for bed, when she noticed the plate ... Read more