In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting an educational program called, “Living with Alzheimer’s for Late Stage Caregivers”. The program will be held on Tuesday, May 22 from 12-4 p.m. at the Iowa City...
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CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA is one step closer to offering more support for local cancer patients, survivors, and families after winning a spot as a LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project Finalist Wednesday. The YMCA, 207 7th Ave., was the only YMCA in Iowa selected for the contest, and will receive the prize of...
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IOWA CITY — Kyle and Madison Irish-Gorvin have taken their late mother’s advice to heart. The night before Barb Irish-Gorvin died, she gave the family a list of her hopes for them. “One was for us to go places and to live life and not sit in the house crying,” says Kyle, now 13....
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St. Luke’s Hospital invites the community to a free informational program on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Attendees will learn about: symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, causes and risk factors, the benefits of early detection, how to address a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, stages of...
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St. Luke’s Hospital has been selected as a candidate for the LIVESTRONG® Community Impact Project, which was created to bring proven cancer support programs to communities across the United States. Finalists will be determined through an online voting campaign that begins TODAY, Mar. 7 at 10 a.m. CST.  Applicants with the top votes per...
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The Alzheimer’s Association announced today the launch of ALZConnected, powered by the Alzheimer’s Association, the first social networking community designed for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. After joining ALZConnected at no cost, members can connect and communicate with people who understand their unique challenges.  They can also pose questions and offer solutions...
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Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is now taking registrations for the next session of its Chronic Disease Self Management Program.   This program is part of a structured six-week course offered once a week at various locations throughout the Cedar Rapids community.  It takes a comprehensive approach to helping patients and their caregivers learn...
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When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, friends and family have many questions. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? As the disease progresses, new questions reflect growing needs for skills, programs and services. The Alzheimer’s Association is launching a new program titled,...
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CEDAR RAPIDS — Sometimes it takes outside help to mend a heart. Members of a Cedar Rapids group have been doing that for 20 years. “You’re just one beat away from eternity,” says Carol Hayek, president of the local chapter of Mended Hearts, whose members — all heart disease survivors — visit hospitalized cardiac...
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Tune in Wed., Feb. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. for this live webinar. Join Dr. Nicholas Hodgman, cardiologist with Cedar Rapids Heart Center P.C. to learn more about treatment and prevention options that may lower your risk  for a heart attack.  Plus, you can ask Dr. Hodgman any questions you have about your own,...
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