with alzheimer's for 25 years. to donate to the alzheimer's family day center, call our volunteers working right now, 202-686-nbc4. >>> visit to our area to make sure drivers and pedestrians stay off the naughty list this year, maryland law enforcement officials escorted santa by motorcade through langley park yesterday. they usually see a spike in pedestrian traffic deaths through the holiday, so they and santa want to make sure everyone stays safe. santa even got out of his ford model "c" to let some of the youngsters know how to properly cross the street. >> always look left and then turn to your right and make sure the road is clear both ways. as far as drivers are concerned, always look for pedestrians, because in the case of an accident, you win, they lose. >> like those sunglasses. police say their safety and awareness efforts have brought pedestrian deaths near a five-year low now. >>> well, santa has his sleigh and his reindeer, christmas tree shoppers in vermont have a different mode of transportation. lo

the genes are found in a significant proportion ofs alzheimers sufferers. for both of these genes we're looking at just under 20% and when we put it together with a french study, it was published for the same time, we had the third gene and that takes us up to 20% so we can remove 20% of future alzheimer's disease if in an ideal world we can find treatments that suggest the effects of these genes. the researchers analyze the dna for more than 16,000 people with and without alzheimer's, the largest-ever genetic stud of its kind. they discover areas of genes strongly linked tozheimer's. brain cells are thought to be involving clearing clumps of abnormal proteins that build up in the brain of alzheimer's suffer sufferers. clu makes clusterin which has a similar role in clearing clumps, but it is also crucial in reducing inflammation. cr1, the gene discovered by the french researcher is ivolved long thought to be a symptom of alzheimer's is now one of the possible causes of the skis. right now there's no point in testing for the genes as there's no treatment fo

and the other is going to be alzheimer's. we know that. this bill is about health care costs in the future. and if you -- you know, all the other diseases can make a unique case. yes, they drive -- a lot of them can. but nothing -- but they all pale compared to obesity and alzheimer's. cancer is such a diffuse disease. it's not a -- it's not a single homogenous disease event. so i just think in this area, long-term potential for cost is so dramatic that a statement that we're willing to try to push on a policy which will reduce the institutionalization is important. rchlt >> i'm not going to debate you on your point you make. i think it's a legitimate one. in the sense of the senate, has some appeal. i have a feeling somebody else is going to approach me in five minutes and ask for something else to be included as well. because it doesn't require anything but highlighting it. i just -- i say respectfully, i kind of -- i'll do whatever you want to do, but it's one of those matters. >> if the chairman doesn't want to entertain this, i can ap

alzheimer's isn't waiting. shepard: top stories coming up. first he was a number one draft pick, a super bowl m.v.p. he led his team to an nfl title and has just come off his first pro bowl season. tonight crack one open for eli. another notch in his belt. he is now the highest player in the national football league. number 10 has agreed to a six-year, $97 million contract extension with the new york football giants. that puts him in the position to make more money than any other player, including big brother peyton. top stories updated now. president obama says he expects to hear some interesting observations from president bill clinton after his trip to north korea to bring home those two american journalists. and the gunman who killed three people at a gym before he killed himself left behind a blog. police say he wrote about his plans and that in january, he chickened out after bringing guns to that same gym. and a jury has now convicted the former louisiana congressman william jefferson of bribery after he was caught with almost $100,000

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green measured apo-e, one variant increases alzheimers risk. one in four americans carry one copy of the gene. if they carry one copy, they are three times as likely as the general population to get alzheimers disease. if they carry two copies they're ten times as likely. tonya got the worst news possible, a very high risk. her reaction? >> it is not depressing. it is a piece of information. i chose not to be depressed or react in a negative way. it's just how i am. >> reporter: dr. green says none of those in the first 162 people he tested had bad reactions. although he points out all were screened for any previous psychological problems. >> under those circumstances we found that there was no harm in providing this information. >> reporter: even if it was bad? >> even if it was bad. >> reporter: chris got good news but says if it were different he too would have been okay. >> so that was a relief. i was willing to accept the result. >> reporter: tonya says knowledge about her future empowers her as it may well help millions of others. robert

they scovered errors in two genes strongly lind to alzheimer's. this moves around brain cells around and it i thought to clear proteins in the brains of people who suffer from alzheimer's. and clu makes substance which has a similar role in clears the clumps,ut its crucialn reducing inflammation. cr 1 the gene discovered by the french researchers is involved in inflammation and long thought to b one of the possible cses of t disease. right now, there isno point to test for the genes, becae the is no trement for alzheimer's, b they will lead to drugs at willwork. d companies are eyeinghe new ges with interest. >> if we can understand what these genes do, and produce preventive measures, the next generation mayell in their 40s and 50se going to their doctor and havi a ri profile done wich will include genes and lifestyle factors d prably other things, too, and given aof developin zheimer's disease and possibly treatmts then. >> reporter: scitists are in a race against the ang populationand it is expeed that by the 2050s more than 1 million britains

>> the alzheimer's association is readily available. we have a 24-hour helpline where someone can talk to a live person 24 hours a day. the first thing is to make that first call, if you are dealing with it, concerned with yourself or a family member. >> thank you so much for coming in. >>> how often do you go to your parents' home, open the cupboard or refrigerator and there's nothing there? so you cook for them, worry about them, cook some more. our man david dickens has come up with cooking under pressure. a great idea. i'm going to open up the book and what it is, it's a guide for those who are taking care of elderly parents. on what we should do, how we should cook, how we should go to the grocery store. you even have a thing in here, 83% of family caregivers help with the groceries. >> that's right. 83% and actually 65% prepare meals for loved ones as well. it's a pretty high number. >> you also give warning signs like if we see mom or dad lose 10 pounds or more in a couple of weeks it's a warning sign. >> yes, those are signs of

doctors are calling it a breakthrough in the fight against alzheimer's disease. what this means. >> it blows me away. it is so shocking that i would do something like that. >> and the two brothers convicted of murdering their father say they owe the public an update. you'll hear their answer to critics to question if they have really c hey, i'm worried about mrs. lowenberg next door. why? i don't know, she's running around the lobby, yammering about fios tv, internet and phone all for $79.99 a month? seems crazy... actually, fios customers get that price for 6 months. it's like getting three services for the price of two. so am i the one that's crazy? no? (announcer) now get three amazing fios services for the price of two. tv, internet and phone for only $79.99 a month for 6 months. plus a free multi-room dvr for three months. record shows in one room-- watch them in up to six other rooms. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v before september 19th, and get fios tv-- ranked highest in overall customer satisfaction by j.d.

. >> reporter: alzheimer's disease is a global concern. in fact, the poorest countries will see the most increases. regions like south asia, followed by north africa and the middle east. in contrast, growth is lower in north america and europe but devastating to all. >> the rapid increase is based upon the aging of the population around the world, rticularly now in developing countries. later in lesser developed countries. >> reporter: simons is dealing with the early stages of her disease but already taking five pills a day. >> i know at what i'm going to have to go through is going to be very costly, and it scares me. >> reporter: the cost of treating alzheimer's and other dementia is staggering. it's estimated that it will be over the next 40 years $20 trillion, and that's just for medicare and medicaid costs here in the united states. health care reform, this is the budget buster. >> every aspect is scary. nancy, thank you. >> you're welcome, brian. >> good to see you. >>> when "nightly news" continues in just a moment -- what were you

. >>> and lastly, we're going to be talking about alzheimer's. next month is alzheimer's awareness month so state senator jones is here. she started a forum because this is a disease that affected her personally. actually, both her parents had it. so she's now using that to empower others. we'll tell but that. >> fantastic. >> it is. >> before we go to weather we want to show you something that happened this morning. looks like flamingo heaven out there. sea of pink outside of city hall as hundreds of pink flamingos littered the area. this is obviously stemming from the controversy surrounding the pink flamingo that was taken down atop the cafe hon. we hear, however, that bird is coming back. the flamingos were put up as part of a stunt by a local radio station. mayor sheila dixon and the owner of cafe hon met last week where the mayor agreed to lower the licensing fee. the two talked about it this morning. >> dental services has come up with a procedure and policy where she already currently has a minor privilege. they are going to connect that

today we talk about alzheimer's. it takes a terrible toll on individuals and families, and the alzheimer's family day care center here in the washington area helps to ease some of the burden for those individuals and their families. it is a one-of-a-kind center for those suffering from early to late-stage dementia. and our volunteers at the phone bank are taking your calls this hour. 202-686-nbc4 is the number to call. nancy is the executive director. tell us more about what makes your center unique. >> alzheimer's family day center is a special place where people who have alzheimer's disease can come during the day to receive medical oversight, meaningful activity, therapies, physical therapy, occupational therapy and meals, and an opportunity to socialize with others during the day. >> and how is your center one-of-a-kind? >> we are the only center in the washington area that specializes in caring for people who have alzheimer's disease. we are also the only center that continues to care for people well into the la

about the early signs of alzheimer's disease. these include problems with short-term memory, unpredictable mood changes, and losing interest in activities. >> if you think a family member has alzheimer's disease, you are usually right. you do not want to wait and do nothing. >> although there is no cure for alzheimer's disease, doctors stressed earlier the diagnosis, the better. it allows patients to participate in financial and legal decisions, slow the disease, and relieve patients and caregivers by identifying a physical problem. >> the color of my entire world changed the day i was told. >> this woman said her 59-year- old husband's diagnosis left her on her own. >> he does not understand the impact on me, the children, the safety impact. >> it also explains the many changes that sheet and hurt 10- year-old daughter noticed. >> it is hard to watch him go through this. >> although this is a nationwide awareness effort, the district is the focus because 9000 residents are expected to suffer by alzheimer's disease next year. >>>

for all stages of alzheimer's. studies showed aricept slows the progression... of alzheimer's symptoms. it improves cognition... and slows the decline of overall function. aricept is well tolerated but not for everyone. people at risk for stomach ulcers... or who take certain other medicines... should tell their doctors... because serious stomach problems... such as bleeding may get worse. some people may experience fainting. some people may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bruising, or not sleep well. some people may have muscle cramps... or loss of appetite or may feel tired. in studies, these were usually mild and temporary. mom. talk to your doctor about aricept. don't wait. alzheimer's isn't waiting. >>> you're watching baltimore's station that works for you. now abc 2 news at 5. >> great expectations that two captive u.s. journalists will be free and home. we awoke today to discover that former president bill clinton was in north korea on an unannounced visit, a rescue mission in fact to bring home the two women who have been held since march. tonight it a

it is a prevention plan for alzheimer's. a new study backs that up, but bobbling a certain diet and exercising, -- by following a certain diet and exercising, you can reduce your chances of getting alzheimer's. >> they say it could be good for a healthy brain. a new study published in the journal of the american medical association shows the elderly people who were active and consumed a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and fish showed a lower risk of alzheimer's disease. >> there is a genetic component in terms of risk for alzheimer's disease but certainly there is some part of the risk that may be related to our lifestyle and our behavior. >> this doctor of columbia university medical center observed over 1800 people over a five-year period. they had up to a 44% relative risk reduction for alzheimer's. while more research is needed to see how closely diet and exercise are linked to alzheimer's, many nutritionists say eating a -- eating this diet makes sense. >> the mediterranean diet can help maintain healthy blood cells an

the largest cause is alzheimer's in those over 65. many of the other types of dementia occur as well aids -- and with aids, in much under people. the vascular complications that a company alzheimer's can be the main cause for dementia in the aging. host: good morning, caller. caller: i just have one question. people living by themselves, they have a tendency to go into dementia sooner than others, do they? guest: i do not know of any evidence of that. it largely depends more on risk factors come age, and other reasons. although it is widely believed that socialization is very important to maintain some normal functions. it is always wise to have a social network. host: in terms of other environmental factors, what else might be of concern? guest: the correct buy it, the same kinds you would have for heart disease. exercise, maintaining blood pressure, loring cholesterol -- all these things. host: are their proven ways to improve the brain? you also read about older people doing more in terms of crossword puzzles, stimulating activitie

." >>> the simple device helping alzheimer's patients live more independent lives. >>> and talk about a bad day at the umpires blowing call after is it time for instant replay in caused by a completely blocked artery, another heart attack could be lurking, waiting to strike. a heart attack caused by a clot, one that could be fatal. plavix, taken with other heart medicines goes beyond what other heart medicines do alone to provide greater protection against heart attack or stroke and even death by helping to keep blood platelets from sticking together and forming clots. ask your doctor about plavix, protection that helps save lives. (female announcer) if you have stomach ulcer or other condition that causes bleeding, you should not use plavix. taking plavix alone or with some other medicines including aspirin, tell your doctor before planning surgery or taking aspirin or other medicines with plavix, especially if you've had a stroke. some medicines that are used to treat heartburn may affect how plavix works, so tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines. if fever, unexplained

how could he have alzheimer's? >> jay, you need to take your pills. >> reporter: today as his memory slowly dims. his family come to accept and adapt. jay's schedule is posted in the morning. >> forgetfulness is most of it. >> forget what? forget how to do something or where you left something? >> yeah. i mean -- >> or forget how to finish a sentence. >> really high. >> reporter: perhaps most frustrating for jay, he's fading away from his 6-year-old daughter. >> i think about her all of the time. how long i'm going to be able to be with her. >> does she understand? >> sure, she knows, she knows. she knows. >>. >> reporter: and for jay, there are still moments to savor. >> i think we've gotten really good at living in today and being happy with what we have. life is not over. >> been a long day. but it was good. >> reporter: john mckenzie, abc new, windsor, connecticut. >> one brave husband and father. when we come back here on the broadcast, the mother of a marine who said she always taught her son to do the right

the enemy is alzheimer's disease. sketch-year-old beth -- 67-year- old beth is playing the hand she's been dealt. a diagnosis of alzheimer's, three years ago. >> she couldn't remember what we thought were normal things. she couldn't remember like what day of the week it was. what month it was. >> reporter: the mother of six and wife of 45 years has alzheimer's, the disease that attacks her brain, slowly robbing her of memory, function, and eventually her life. >> it's fatal. it's progressive. it's the 7th leading cause of death in america. it does get worse. >> reporter: in anist to-- an effort to keep her at home and happy as long as possible, her husband lee involves beth in daily mind games, like a word search that keep her happy in the moment and hopefully sharper longer. while the leflams are open about beth's illness, it isn't that way for many families. >> they don't necessarily speak up. it's still almost in the closet a little bit. >> in maryland, an estimated 86,000 people have alzheimer's disease. the lefla

. >>> still g withlo coping with alzheimer's. a family on the edge when their loved one wandered away. the lifesaver that could make all the difference. >> flu fears continue to rise with the number of patients on local college campuses. >> i'm liz crenshaw. remember clash for clunkers? dealers want the $4,500 back comheme tsuonacr. >>> welcome back. i'm craig melvin in for jim handly today. >> i'm wendy rieger. the mclawsuit. who took mcdonald's to court and one. property tax sales, the schemes to take money right out of your pocket. and the life saver in coping with alzheimer's. >> we start with the latest on swine flu. it will be a few more weeks befo the vaccine is ready. today the centers for disease control said anti-viral drugs can and should be used to keep the bug in check. drugs like that won't prevent the h1n1 virus. officials say if taken early, they may very well shorten the length of the illness. >> it's really important to recognize anti-virals are one important part in our arsenal, but there are other things that

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they have alzheimer's and heart disease, diabetes and cancer. and they've heard that biomedical research offers hope, that it could control, maybe even cure, their disease. senator barbara mikulski understands the importance of innovative biomedical research, for patients, their families, and our economy here in maryland. call senator mikulski today. tell her, thanks for protecting the promise of biomedical research and the maryland jobs it provides. it's not just the future, it's life. when she started forgetting things, i was hoping it was nothing. grandma! what a nice surprise! mom, it's sunday. that's when i knew i couldn't wait. mom's doctor said these were signs of alzheimer's, a type of dementia, and that prescription aricept could help. he said it's the only treatment proven effective... for all stages of alzheimer's. studies showed aricept slows the progression... of alzheimer's symptoms. it improves cognition... and slows the decline of overall function. aricept is well tolerated but not for everyone. people at risk for stomach ulcers.

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today we know that she had alzheimer's. if we would have put her on the medicine that helps the disease and the symptoms and all. it was 2000 when it was diagnosed. she had gotten into things where she couldn't remember so we took her to the doctor and said yes, she had alzheimer's but she was midway through the mental stage. she had had at least five years. >> mike: in the book you talk about three stages, early middle and in the late stages of alzheimer's and how that affects and the symptoms to look for and also the expectations. i think that is one of the things that i saw as a great value because at each stage there are very different levels that you have to i guess deal with. >> yes. that is one of the things that we tried to do. when we were in the hidle of it we didn't have any idea what we were doing. in the tips and strategies that goes along with the book it teaches you how to communicate with them. and what do to expect and what to say and if i could make two quick points. communication is the key to everything.

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for all stages of alzheimer's. studies showed aricept slows the progression... of alzheimer's symptoms. it improves cognition... and slows the decline of overall function. aricept is well tolerated but not for everyone. people at risk for stomach ulcers... or who take certain other medicines... should tell their doctors... because serious stomach problems... such as bleeding may get worse. some people may experience fainting. some people may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bruising, or not sleep well. some people may have muscle cramps... or loss of appetite or may feel tired. in studies, these were usually mild and temporary. mom. talk to your doctor about aricept. don't wait. alzheimer's isn't waiting. >>> finally tonight, where have you gone miss manners? from the u.s. capitol to the u.s. open to a music awards show, america has just witnessed in recent days a trio of tirades. angry outbursts that may be instant hits on youtube, but that raise the question why is there such an epidemic of incivility. here's dan harris. >> reporter: we are a nation apparently

he's with blanchett, rockefeller neuro sciences institute and they are here to talk about alzheimer's disease. retirement living has been in the forefront of promoting alzheimer's disease, trying to get the information out. you have a special last month. >> that's right. we filmed a special working with the institute on the whole issue to kind of raise awareness about ail timers across the country. >> how serious is the disease right now, lane? >> it is really a massive problem for this country. 5.3million americans have alzheimer's disease today and the problem is there is no known diagnostic for the disease. no treatment that is reliable and there's no cure. so this is a disease that is having a major impact on our nation. >> exactly what is your nonprofit center doing? >> well, the institute was founded by senator j. rockefeller of west virginia and we are currently doing research to find a diagnostic and treatments and cures for the disease. one of the most important things we are doing is to try to raise awareness of the disease and that's where our ltv and m eric zorn have been

. >>> and a possible break flu in the fight against alzheimer's disease. chuck how is that labor day forecast? >>> well, still looks like a day off. showers out there right now in mitchellville and unnear annapolis but no rain down it will ballpark. dan, over to you. >>> rye gran zimmer man is helping and they finally smile about something. chase daniel picked up by another team. >>> and what went wrong for maryland as thel bearsou deev b >>> here's something you don't see every day. an suv in the house. the truck hit a bump and got catapulted into the long island home and then the car dropped down to the first floor. the homeowner was asleep on the couch and formally he was not hurt. the driver was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless endangment and criminal mischief. >>> at least nine are dead and 33 missing after a ferry sank in the philippines early today. there's almost 1,000 people on the ferry and they began to capsize before dawn. officials said many of the terrified passengers jumped into the water to escape the sinking vessel. rescuer

alzheimer's isn't waiting. >>> we mentioned this a minute ago. a story out about cell phones getting attention. researchers are debating whether the radiation from cell phones poses a health risk. our report from rehema ellis. >> reporter: almost everywhere you turn, someone is on the cell phone. >> i wouldn't give up my cell phone. >> reporter: there 270 million cell phones nationwide. many have been concerned about whatcoms with this convenience. there's a level of radiation, the same kind that comes from microwave ovens. it's a less intense energy than that from x-rays. the environmental working group is pushing for more federal regulation. it's compiled data tr cell phone manufacturers and posted it on their website. they get 300,000 visitors a month to their site. traffic spiked to 100,000 visitors in one day. >> i think that speaks to the fact that consumers are obviously very interested in whether or not their cell phones are safe. >> reporter: a spokesman says the industry complies with all safety guidelines. >> we are not scientists. we

today we know that she had alzheimer's. if we would have put her on the medicine that helps the disease and the symptoms and all. it was 2000 when it was diagnosed. she had gotten into things where she couldn't remember so we took her to the doctor and said yes, she had alzheimer's but she was midway through the mental stage. she had had at least five years. >> mike: in the book you talk about three stages, early middle and in the late stages of alzheimer's and how that affects and the symptoms to look for and also the expectations. i think that is one of the things that i saw as a great value because at each stage there are very different levels that you have to i guess deal with. >> yes. that is one of the things that we tried to do. when we were in the hidle of it we didn't have any idea what we were doing. in the tips and strategies that goes along with the book it teaches you how to communicate with them. and what do to expect and what to say and if i could make two quick points. communication is the key to everything.

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alzheimer's isn't waiting. there's a big reason to lower high cholesterol... dangerous plaque that can build up in arteries. it's called atherosclerosis--or athero. and high cholesterol is a major factor. but crestor can help slow the buildup of plaque in arteries. go to arterytour.com and take an interactive tour to learn how plaque builds up. and then ask your doctor if crestor is right for you. along with diet, crestor does more than lower bad cholesterol and raise good. crestor is proven to slow the buildup of plaque in arteries. crestor isn't for everyone, like people with liver disease, or women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant. simple blood tests will check for liver problems. you should tell your doctor about other medicines you're taking or if you have muscle pain or weakness. that could be a sign of serious side effects. learn more about plaque buildup at arterytour.com. then ask your doctor if it's time for crestor. if you can't afford your medication, astrazeneca may be able to help. >>> in the b >>> in the bible it says, when i be

more people have alzheimer's disease than the medical community first estimated. a new study out today finds more than 35 million people around the world have the fatal brain wasting disease. that's about the size of the population of canada. but as peggy fox reports, caretakers are not surprised the disease is underreported. >> reporter: you find people of various abilities at the alzheimer's family day center in maryfield. there is lucy ho can talk about today as -- who can talk about today as easily as the day she was married and then lynn lion, a former psychiatrist diagnosed with early onset alzheimer's five years ago when she was 51. >> it is something that woipt change -- won't change and something you have to deal with. >> i think it is a disease that nobody wants to talk about. and that people are deathly afraid of it. it is almost like the scarlet letter. >> reporter: he believes the same fear is behind the underreporting of the disease. the zig ma in the united states has -- the stigma in the united states is becoming less and less over time but we stil

people with cancer are less likely to develop alzheimer's. a study of more than 3,000 elderly people found those who already have the disease reduce their cancer risk by 70%. cancer patients lowered their chances of developing alzheimer's by more than 40%. >>> got wrinkles? don't blame your genes, dilated blood vessels and smoking and too much time in the sun is the reason. when it comes to skin cancer, researchers say the environment and those genes play a role. check in with eyewitness news at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00. >>> a predator behind bars. a pediatrician is accused of videotaping himself raping and sexually assaulting more than 100 children. >>> and more reaction from passengers aboard the american airlines flight that overshot the runway in jamaica. join us for these stories and all the day's breaking news at 4:00 after "dr. phil." >>> stay >>> welcome back. here is the five-day forecast. we have a chance of trace amounts of frozen precipitation tomorrow morning. i think we need to replace that with the rain. 40 is the high. we will have

residents are expected to suffer from alzheimer's through next year. early warning signs include problems with short-term memory. >> if you think a family member has alzheimer's disease, you are usually right. you do not want to ignore something that is a problem. >> there is no cure for alzheimer's, but early treatment can slow down the progress of the disease. >>> 6:13 is your time on this thursday morning, 73 degrees outside. a day of mourning at one of the nation's biggest fast-food train -- chains. we will explain. >> you're watching "good morning morning ba >> you are watching abc 7's "good morning washington," with doug mckelway, alison starling, meteorologist brian van de graaff, weather, and lisa baden, traffic. this is "good morning washington," on your side. >>> in our top stories come out dozens of homes have been destroyed after a terrible fire in france. if forced the evacuation of several residences. shelling caused the wildfire. >> hillary clinton says north korea s no friends laughed to shield it from un penalties. she was responding t

have alzheimer's. doctors siedah men sha triples health care costs for anyone over the age of 65. >> problems balancing your checkbook. something as simple as that could be a early sign of alzheimer's according to doctors. university of alabama survey said poor money management may indicate that a person could be at-risk for alzheimer's disease. . >> fans got a double dose of house tonight. the new season house finished right before the news at 10:00. actors went to a viewing of the season premiere. and hugh laurie said he knows how to diagnose a audience. >> the deadliest thing you can hear with an audience is a cough. first cough. when someone does this. you know you are in trouble. so that's always any time you face an audience with anything, that's always going to be -- set the pulse racing a bit. >> watch house monday's at 8:00, right here on fox 45. . >> maryland head basketball coach gary williams . >> final look at the forecast. starting with the bay cast. looks like mostly cloudy skies tomorro

alzheimer's isn't waiting. >>> welcome back. this may not sound like serious business but in wisconsin it is an issue that went all the way to the city council in madison. they are talking about naming a new official the city bird. >> reporter: it might seem odd in a city like madison that a pink flamingoe can fly. >> it comes down to the plastic bird. >> reporter: most members said yes to the idea but four did say no to the bird. >> i respectfully ask somehow for this city council to devote more time to more serious business at hand. >> reporter: the proposal cropped up on one leg by a person saying it isn't a bird- brained idea. >> we are capable of multitasking in life and if you don't have a little fun it is not worth living. i spent 20 minutes on this since april. >> reporter: if your curiosity is out of control he is some history. in 1979 a photographer snapped this famous photo of the birds. >> it is a really fun thing. >> reporter: journal columnist calling on them to recognize the event this weekend proving if nothing e

she died with alzheimer's disease. he has a uncle diagnosed with it last year. to ride s bike coast-to-coast, living in assisted living centers. they raised more than $10,000 on their bikes. >> way to go. >> my dad died of alzheimer's. you know somebody gets alzheimer's every 70 seconds? >> that often? >> absolutely. >> tragic. we have to do something about that. >> the redskins have to cut 22 guys by saturday. who's in and who's out? it will all be decided thursday night in jacksonville. at the orioles game tonight, what the heck was jorge posada doing? i've got it for i've got it 3-1 count on jorge posada. he thinks he has struck out. come on back, jorge. that is only two. guys give him a hard time. he comes back to the plate, posada goes to deep left center, and that baby is gone. that makes it 5-3 yankees. the yanks beat the bird, 9-6. in minnesota, white sox and twins, bottom of the second. brendan harris, fly ball to gap. scott podsednik, difings catch for the out. scott podsednik with our catch of the day. out, big fella. for tennis fans, it is the u.s. o

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for all stages of alzheimer's. studies showed aricept slows the progression... of alzheimer's symptoms. it improves cognition... and slows the decline of overall function. aricept is well tolerated but not for everyone. people at risk for stomach ulcers... or who take certain other medicines... should tell their doctors... because serious stomach problems... such as bleeding may get worse. some people may experience fainting. some people may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bruising, or not sleep well. some people may have muscle cramps... or loss of appetite or may feel tired. in studies, these were usually mild and temporary. mom. talk to your doctor about aricept. don't wait. alzheimer's isn't waiting. >>> we're going to take a "closer look" tonight at obsessive compulsive disorder in children. as many as 5 million americans battle ocd, about 1 million of them are children. this week at a conference in minneapolis, exploring new tools, including an mri that could hold clues. this suburban office building. a small yellow room, where a battle's about to play ou

alzheimer's isn't waiting. >> copper is not the only metal on the move. a combination of the metals move that we talked about and strong car sales. aluminum an important component of cars. google's ceo is stepping down. does his resignation mark the beginning of a war between apple and google? let's talk about it with jim. applied technology analyst. once again, the main story is that mr. schmidt is leaving the board of apple. was anybody expecting it? >> the surprise is not that he is gone, but it took as long as it did for this meeting of the minds, if you will. apple's board and people around eric schmidt. you have android, the mobile operating system and the other systems for net books. the g 1, g 2 and the smart phones as far as competition for i phone. she set in these meetings and recused himself with 1 flikts of interest. you wonder why he shows up in the first place. >> it seems like it would be a conflict on everything. is safari conversation and more and more the os combinations. we have into a huge new battle with apple and google. apple was w