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		<title>Spinal tap may predict Alzheimer&#8217;s years ahead</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Scientists are finding more clues to help determine whether people with mild dementia symptoms are at risk for Alzheimer&#8217;s. A new study suggests that biomarkers found in cerebrospinal fluid (fluid that surrounds the spinal cord and brain and acts as a protective cushion) could predict who would develop Alzheimer&#8217;s disease 90% of the time among... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/disease-info/spinal-tap-may-predict-alzheimers-years-ahead/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How much do you know about Parkinson’s disease?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Folate (folic acid)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
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    Folate (Vitamin B9) is another vitamin that is important for brain health and good memory.
    It is vital for the development of the nervous system and insuring adequate amounts during pregnancy can prevent certain types of birth d]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Celebration for Hope</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Newsdesk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us this year as we celebrate members of the Parkinson's community and the HOPE they bring to patients and their families.
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		<title>23andMe</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Newsdesk</dc:creator>
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		<title>Are there other conditions that can mimic PD?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:05:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Essential Tremor (ET)

    Short for Essential Tremor, ET, is fairly common amongst the elderly population, yet may begin at any age.
    ET is different from the PD tremor in that it affects both hands, often involves head tre]]></description>
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		<title>Can you have Parkinsonism without having PD?</title>
		<link>http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/disease-info/can-you-have-parkinsonism-without-having-pd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Newsdesk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[YES. Parkinsonism is an inclusive term, which means that the patient has symptoms similar to Parkinson&#8217;s disease (like tremor, rigidity, slowness of movements and balance problems), although a doctor is not sure whether those symp]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Centers Leadership Conference Poster Session</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Newsdesk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 Centers Leadership Conference Poster Session
To foster a stimulating exchange of ideas, and to keep each other up-to-date on the latest research findings and projects ongoing at Centers of Excellence, physicians and center leaders display]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Needing Elder Care When Family is Missing.&#8221;~ A touching video and news story today via KPBS</title>
		<link>http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/other/needing-elder-care-when-family-is-missing-a-touching-video-and-news-story-today-via-kpbs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josie Kopecky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KPBS has provided a touching video and a great news segment today on seniors &#8220;Needing Elder Care When Family is Missing.&#8221; The sad reality is that there are many seniors who live alone and live below poverty level with no one to care for them. They have no spouse nor children who they can rely... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/other/needing-elder-care-when-family-is-missing-a-touching-video-and-news-story-today-via-kpbs/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>What are the different types of atypical Parkinsonism Syndromes?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I. Drug-induced Parkinsonism

    Side effects of some drugs, especially those that affect dopamine levels in the brain, can actually cause symptoms of Parkinsonism.
    Although tremor and postural instability may be less seve]]></description>
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