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<td valign="top"><a href="http://www.agenet.com/intropage.html">AgeNet</a> is an
information and referral network designed to "Bridge the Distance" between aging
parents and adult children by providing actionable information about products and services
that are important to enhancing the quality of life of older adults and their families.
Topic areas include: geriatric health, geriatric drugs, legal, insurance, financial,
helpful products and caregiver support. <p><font size="4"><strong>Focus on Parkinson's
Disease</strong></font></p>
<p><strong>Parkinson's Drug Review</strong><br>
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<p>AgeNet has developed a <a href="http://www.agenet.com/drug_review_parkinsons.html">Parkinson's
Drug Review</a>, an innovative tool to assess the most common drugs utilized in treatment
based on safety, effectiveness and cost. All the major drug categories utilized in the
treatment of Parkinson's Disease are included in the review.</p>
<p>Drugs are listed as preferred acceptable, non-preferred and excluded agents with an
explanation. The preferred medications are considered the safest to use by older adults,
offer significant benefits in managing the condition while considering cost. </p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>The Healing Touch - Dr. David Cram</strong></font></p>
<p><font size="3">Dr. David L. Cram is the author of Understanding Parkinson's Disease,
and The Healing Touch. Through stories, articles and his e-mail question column, Dr. Cram,<br>
both a physician and a patient with Parkinson's Disease, will discuss a wide range of
topics including, how to improve your life if you have Parkinson's Disease, the benefit of
self-help, choosing your doctor in today's managed care environment, diagnosing
Parkinson's disease and changing its course, overcoming depression, adapting to a changing
lifestyle, the overwhelming benefit of exercise, when to select surgery as the treatment
of choice and the emotional and physical challenges of the caregiver. To ask Dr. Cram a
question by e-mail <a href="http://www.agenet.com/cram/dr_cram.html#form">click here</a>.</font><ul>
<li><font size="3">To learn more about Dr. Cram's books "The Healing Touch" and
"Understanding Parkinson's Disease", <a
href="http://www.agenet.com/cram/cram_books.html">click here</a>.</font></li>
<li><font size="3"><a href="http://www.agenet.com/cram/cram_parkinsons.html">"My
Parkinson's Disease. The Story Behind the Story"</a> - a special ten part series.</font></li>
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<p><strong>Pharmacologic Management Practices</strong></p>
<p>AgeNet pharmacist Alan Lukazewski, RPh, CDE, FASCP, has written an article on the <a
href="http://www.agenet.com/parkinson_management.html">medication management options</a>
of Parkinson's Disease. The article summarizes the current pharmacy treatment strategies
for Parkinson's Disease.</p>
<p><strong>Parkinson's Disease Drug Search</strong></p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.agenet.com/drug_review_parkinsons.html">Parkinson's Disease drug
search</a> is available if you would like information related to a specific medication.</p>
<p><strong>Ask a Pharmacist</strong></p>
<p>One of AgeNet's most popular features, Alan Lukazewski is a Registered Pharmacist
(R.Ph.), a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and AgeNet's geriatric drug specialist will
answer questions by e-mail about the use and misuse of drugs specific to the needs of
older adults. <a href="http://www.agenet.com/ask_a_pharmacist.html">Click here</a> to
submit a question to Alan.</p>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="368"><font size="2" face="Helvetica,Arial"><a
href="http://www.agenet.com/med_assess_form.html"><strong>Geriatric Medication Assessment</strong></a><br>
A simple and effective step to assess the potential for problems with adverse drug
reactions is a thorough assessment of both prescription and over the counter drugs,
including dietary supplements, vitamins and herbal remedies combined with a targeted
discussion with your primary physician relative to the issues which are identified.<br>
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<a href="http://www.agenet.com/medminders_form.html"><b>MedReminders</b></a><br>
A new service to help remind people to take needed medications.<br>
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<a href="http://www.agenet.com/helpful_prods_page.html"><b>Helpful Products</b></a><br>
Accessories and products that help make a home "age friendly" and assist older
adults with daily living activities. </font><p><font size="2" face="Helvetica,Arial"><a
href="http://www.agenet.com/nobodys_business.html"><b><i>It's Nobody's Business</i></b></a><br>
A discreet, economical home deliver service for incontinence supplies. </font></td>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="401"><font size="2" face="Helvetica,Arial"><a
href="http://www.agenet.com/parkinson_book_store.html"><b>Books on Parkinson's Disease</b></a><br>
Over 1,500 titles related to topics specific to the needs of older adults and caregivers.</font><p><font
size="2" face="Helvetica,Arial"><a href="http://www.agenet.com/parkinson_book_store.html"><b>AgeNet
Bookstore</b></a><br>
An extensive list of books on <a href="http://www.agenet.com/aging_book_store.html">Aging</a>,
<a href="http://www.agenet.com/caregiver_book_store.html">Caregiving</a> and other related
topics through Amazon.com.</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Helvetica,Arial"><a
href="http://www.agenet.com/agenet_solutions.html"><b>AgeNet Solutions</b></a><br>
Products and Services that help bridge the distance between adult caregivers and aging
parents by offering long distance caregiving solutions.</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Helvetica,Arial"><a
href="http://www.agenet.com/ensure_nutritionals.html"><b>Ensure Nutritionals</b></a><br>
Drinks and puddings.</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Helvetica,Arial"><a
href="http://www.agenet.com/willworks/willworks.html"><b>WillWorks</b></a><br>
An on-line will service. An individual can complete a will on-line for $49 and a
couple for $79.</font></p>
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<td bgcolor="#FFFF99" height="651" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.agenet.com/watchful_neural_stem_cells.html"><font size="2"
face="Helvetica,Arial">Discovery of Neural Stem Cells may be able to treat Parkinson's
Disease</font></a><p><a
href="http://www.agenet.com/media/1999/05/20/us/0000-39392-stem-cell-research.html"><font
size="2" face="Helvetica,Arial">Patients Announce Coalition to Support Life-Saving Stem
Cell Research</font></a></td>
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