Word: sures
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...panty set. "We skate the line of historical frolic," says Carrere, delivering a line she'd never get to say on the show. "What I like is if there are children watching, maybe they will imagine going to Tibet or Berlin or any of these places." But the kids sure will be disappointed when they discover that few old churches house nude health spas...
...sure whether the issue is a supply problem or just sloppy execution? Wait a month, if not a quarter. Silence in this case is golden, because most companies would not take the extreme measure of announcing a shortfall if they had any hope, near term, that there could be a turn in fortunes. In other words, as bleak as things are, these companies usually take this extraordinary step because they believe things are even darker in the near term, and they don't want to mislead...
...dementia, or prolonged mental confusion, are indeed caused by Alzheimer's disease. But you should also look for memory problems caused by taking one or more medications. (The combination of Tagamet and Valium, for example, can trigger a mind-numbing buildup of the tranquilizer in the body.) So be sure to tell your doctor every medication you or a loved one is taking, including over-the-counter remedies and dietary supplements...
...Although there is as yet no cure, and the available drugs are basically stopgap measures, there is still a lot you can do to ensure the best quality of life. Start by having a frank conversation about treatment options, and designate someone as a health-care proxy to make sure those plans are carried out. Most patients with early Alzheimer's can still make good decisions about future care...
...caring for someone with dementia, be sure you also take care of yourself--for your own and your patient's sake. Contact the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org for support groups and adult day-care centers. It also runs an invaluable service called Safe Return, which helps with searches for Alzheimer's patients who wander from home. Whether you suffer dementia or love someone who does, the condition is difficult enough to cope with without trying to face it alone...