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Fairfield County College Grad, One Of Top Golf Writers In US, Dies At 66 Fairfield County College Grad, One Of Top Golf Writers In US, Dies At 66
Fairfield County College Grad, One Of Top Golf Writers In US, Dies At 66 Native New Yorker Tim Rosaforte, one of the most prominent and popular golf writers in the country, died at the age of 66 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Northern Westchester, in Mount Kisco, and graduated from Brewster High School in Putnam County. Rosaforte was the first journalist to be awarded an honorary membership by the PGA of America in 2020 during a career that spanned more than four decades in various media including newspapers, magazines, books, and television. During his career, Rosaforte covered nearly 150 major championships and 17 Ryder Cups whi…
COVID-19: Study Discovers Link Between Virus, Brain Changes Seen In Alzheimer’s COVID-19: Study Discovers Link Between Virus, Brain Changes Seen In Alzheimer’s
Covid-19: Study Discovers Link Between Virus, Brain Changes Seen In Alzheimer’s Scientists from across the world will present their findings on how COVID-19 affects the brain this week amid a new study that has identified mechanisms by which COVID can lead to Alzheimer’s disease-like dementia. The scientists are meeting at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, which gets underway in Denver on Monday, July 26. Research that has been conducted up till now has been concerning. A Cleveland Clinic study discovered a link between infections of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and brain changes that are commonly seen in those with Alzheim…
Missing Area Man Found After Car Runs Out Of Gas In Midtown Tunnel Missing Area Man Found After Car Runs Out Of Gas In Midtown Tunnel
Missing Area Man Found After Car Runs Out Of Gas In Midtown Tunnel New update: A 71-year-old man who went missing has been found. Richard Cariddi, a vulnerable adult with Alzheimer's disease, was last seen on Miller Place in the hamlet of Levittown in Nassau County at 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 1.  He was located Sunday morning, June 2 by state police in the Midtown Tunnel in New York City after his car had run out of gas, according to the New York State Public Safety Department. Original report: A 71-year-old man has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Richard Cariddi, a vulnerable adult with…
Area Woman Plans 115-Mile Pilgrimage In Italy Area Woman Plans 115-Mile Pilgrimage In Italy
Area Woman Plans 115-Mile Pilgrimage In Italy A woman from Mahopac is embarking on a 115-mile spiritual journey throughout Italy to honor her father and raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Karen Ganis is visiting Italy this June to make a 115-mile pilgrimage on foot from Palermo to Agricento. The trip is considered a spiritual journey for many people who make it. Ganis says the journey will be a chance to honor her father, who died from Alzheimer’s Disease 20 years ago. She is turning her journey into a Longest Day fundraiser in order to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. The Longest Day …
FTC/FDA Issue An Alert For Misleading Medical Ads, Claims FTC/FDA Issue An Alert For Misleading Medical Ads, Claims
FTC/FDA Issue An Alert For Misleading Medical Ads, Claims Health officials are warning consumers of misleading advertisements for products that claim to treat or prevent serious health conditions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they issued warning letters to certain companies. The FTC and FDA said that those companies make unfounded claims that their products can treat or cure Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions. Letters were sent to  Gold Crown Natural Products, TEK Naturals, and Pure Nootropics, LLC. They were sent out Tuesday, Feb. 5. “Unfortunately, these products o…
Missing New Canaan Man Found Safe In Norwalk Missing New Canaan Man Found Safe In Norwalk
Missing New Canaan Man Found Safe In Norwalk Update: The 86-year-old man who went missing Wednesday afternoon has been located Wednesday evening in Norwalk and is safe, New Canaan Police report. Earlier report: An alert has been issued by the New Canaan Police Department following the disappearance of an 86-year-old man who went missing from an adult day care program. Graham Bryan, who was at Waveny Care Center, made comments to the staff stating that he knows his way home, New Canaan Police said. The care center had placed a Wander Guard (alarm system) on Graham which triggers when he leaves the premise.  It is unknown how he got …
Home Health Aid Sentenced For Stamford Thefts Home Health Aid Sentenced For Stamford Thefts
Home Health Aid Sentenced For Stamford Thefts A Bridgeport home health aide hired to care for an elderly Alzheimer's patient was sentenced to five years in jail Friday for stealing $26,000 from the 81-year-old woman. During sentencing in Stamford, Philliann Barnett, 39, was given a 10-year sentence, reduced by half. She will also have to pay restitution and will serve five years of probation following her release. Barnett, who was arrested in December 2015 for the crime, committed numerous acts of fraud, which led to losses of over $26,000 to the Springdale woman, the Stamford Police said following an investigation. After she was hire…
Gene Wilder's Wife Remembers Late Stamford Actor's Battle With Alzheimer's Gene Wilder's Wife Remembers Late Stamford Actor's Battle With Alzheimer's
Gene Wilder's Wife Remembers Late Stamford Actor's Battle With Alzheimer's STAMFORD, Conn. — Karen Wilder, who was married to Gene Wilder for 25 years before the Stamford actor's death, has written an essay about her husband's battle with Alzheimer's disease for ABC News.  She writes about how she cared for her husband, who died in August 2016 at the age of 83, as his condition deteriorated.  And Gene Wilder's legacy will live on in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.  A video of him in his beloved role as Willy Wonka (above) is featured in the Alzheimer’s Association's “Pure Imagination Project,” which aims to increase awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. In…