one in eight americans over the age of 65 has alzheimer's. now, researchers are hoping they can find a more promising future by intervening well before any symptoms show. jeffrey brown has the story. >> this is my father at a father/daughter dance in high school >> reporter: at age 48, jamie tyrone decided on a whim to sign up for a study that offered genetic testing for 22 diseases. this is my mother and my father at my wedding day. >> reporter: the results were shocking and life changing. >> my genetic status is that i have a 91% lifetime risk of getting alzheimer's disease. >> reporter: alzheimer's, a debilitating form of dementia, was not even on tyrone's radar screen-- she'd had no symptoms. and hearing the news sent her into an emotional tailspin. >> i was very, very lonely and very, very isolated. at one point, i was told it was probably best not to talk about it because you might be discriminated against, so i went into a really dark hole. >> reporter: all this began five years ago. ironically, just as her father began showing signs o

they believe it protects brain cells from alzheimer's damage. patients taking vitamin e required less time with caregivers. there were no serious side effects reported. since the medication is ineffective, scientists say it could be a cost-effective treatment. elaine quijano, cbs news, new york. >>> this is the "cbs morning news." i'm anne-marie green. so what can i get you? we'll take something tasty and healthy. ♪ must be the honey! ♪ there's a party going on in your cereal bowl ♪ ♪ o's can help lower cholesterol ♪ ♪ oh why does it taste so great? ♪ ♪ hey! must be the honey! >>> a special group is using the >>> a special group is using the power of music to lift the human spirit and heal. as chip reid reports, members have a common path. ♪ >> reporter: every monday night these friends in st. louis pick up their guitars and play in an auditorium, in hallways, even a bowling alley. >> for me it's like an emotional saying. it can just calm me down. >> reporter: kender lewis has been coming here for two years. i went from being s

they believe it protects brain cells from alzheimer's damage. is that something that you'd be willing to try? vitamin "e". >> i'd be willing to try anything if it's going to help me and help other people. >> reporter: patients in the study were giving 2,000 international units of vitamin "e" a day. those patients required less time with caregivers and reported no serious side effects. maurice, since the medication is inexpensive, the authors say it could be a cost-effective treatment. >> dubois: elaine quijano, thank you. in france today, doctors said michael schumacher's condition has improved slightly. the german former race car driver had a second operation overnight to remove a blood clot from his brain. schumacher, who's 44, suffered head injuries in a skiing accident on sunday. he remains in a medically induced coma. very soon, these light bulbs were disappear from store shelves. what will replace them? that's just ahead. [ rattling ] that's one smart board. what else does it do -- reverse gravity? [ chuckles ] split atoms? [ whoooosh! ] h

because we can treat alzheimer's in the current treatment that we have, if it is alzheimer's, it works earlier the better you started. and this slows down and reduces disability and improves quality of life. gerri: this country is spending a lot of money on defeating alzheimer's. so much is spent on terror. how long can you extend the life of someone with alzheimer's,? what can you do to make them continue to function well? >> if you increase their functioning ability so they are able to feed themselves and toilet themselves and maybe clean up their room or even write a check themselves, that saves someone also doing that and so the longer you can keep them functional, that is less cost. as well as less caregiver time and stress. so it's really important, as well as economically to keep people functioning as long as we can. gerri: it is a tough topic. thank you for coming on the show tonight. we appreciate your time. >> thank you. gerri: i think everyone knows someone with alzheimer's. i know that i do. we'll be right back with my "two cents more". do higher costs mean better care? ♪

people who were in a control group and did not have alzheimer's while d.d.t. was officially banned in one thousand nine hundred eighty two centers for disease control says that the toxic pesticide is still found in seventy five to eighty percent of all the blood samples are collected in an american national health service meanwhile fifteen percent of the food that we eat is imported into the united states and of that only two percent is inspected by the government much of that imported food comes from countries that still use d.d.t. and other pesticides d.d.t. was first introduced during world war two it was used for insect control in crops and livestock production from plants diseases or insects was also used to fight instead carry diseases like malaria. it's new research highlights the role environmental factors may play in causing diseases of other health issues that makes it all the more important that we fight for a healthier and safer environment. crazy alert t.v. audiences and twitter jokesters made the site if i channel movie shark nato a runaway hit t

the alzheimer's association estimates today 5 million people 65 and older have alzheimer's. in 2025, that jumps to more than 7 million. and in 2050, a staggering 13.8 million. here's another way to look at it. today, an american develops alzheimer's every 68 seconds. by 2050, that becomes every 33 seconds. pretty sobering. so that makes a new study published this week really critical. it suggests that vitamin e could help patients with mild to moderate alzheimer's. the study shows that taking vitamin e slowed a patient's decline not with their memories but with their ability to perform daily tasks. i'm joined now by the lead author of the study, dr. maurice diskin. good to see you. does the study mean that vitamin e should be considered as a potential treatment for alzheimer's, too? >> we think so. these were patients who had mild to moderate alzheimer's disease, and they showed that benefit with vitamin e alone. over approximately 2 1/4 years, which was the average length of the trial. we saw benefit not only in slowing down the rate of progression, but also in reducing car

you discovering the first alzheimer's gene. where does treatment stand at this point? >> unfortunately the drugs in the category of better than nothing. they treat some of the symptoms but temporarily. the benefits go away after a time. what we really need is a drug that will stop the actual progress of the disease. as many people know the recent trials on those types of drugs have failed and so we're really back to square one. >> you know dr. tanzi, you started a company to develop new drugs. it really begs the question. can new detection techniques really help advance the treatments that we're seeing? >> i guess there's good news and bad news. the good news is thanks to the many genes we're discovering -- i run the program that's very useful -- we have stages of the disease going from the gooey toxic cells and even worse the brain sees all this and thinks it's an attack from the outside and start to attack the nerve cells. so you get these three stages. now, the bad news is that even with this information, when you look what we've been doing in clinical trials those

might be a break through for alzheimer's. we'll see. dr. devi, great to see you. >> thank you very much. jenna: jon? jon: well the thermometer dropping like a rock across much of the country. coming up what it will cost you to heat your home this year jenna: well, a fox extreme weather alert as millions across the country face the first big storm of 2014. watches and warnings stretching from chicago all the way to new england, high winds triggering whiteout conditions, closing roads in areas and making driving conditions downright dangerous in others. air travel is no better for lots of people heading home after the holidays with about a thousand flights canceled so far and hundreds more delayed. the hardest hit? chicago's o'hare airport and boston's logan airport set to close early tonight. the system dumping more than a foot of snow in some spots and behind the snow an arctic blast as well. get ready for some of the coldest temperatures we've seen in years. we have to fact check this. garrett tenny is braving the elements in chicago for u

. >>> and a new link between vitamin e and alzheimer's disease. we'll explain, coming up next at 5:00. >>> friends and family of oscar grant gathered in oakland to mark the 5th anniversary of his death. the annual vigil was held at the b.a.r.t. station where he was shot and killed by a b.a.r.t. police officer. director of the movie, the award winning movie about the 24 hours before the shooting and people at the vigil said they hope to make change. >> change in our law. law enforcement and how to handle day-to-day business. also, just to show that every life is precious and we should be mindful of how we treat one another. >> the b.a.r.t. police officer who shot and killed grant was found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison for that shooting. >>> in oakland, the last night of 2013 was a violent one marred by deadly and unsolved shootings. a 13-year-old boy was shot at 104th avenue near walnut street as he walked home from a recreation center after 9:00 p.m. about the same time, a 21-year-old woman was stopped in a car someone standing near

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a new study finds that taking vitamin e slows the progression of alzheimer's in people with mild or moderate cases for up to six months. >> and it was seen on the outcomes of functional abilities, activities of daly living, so that individuals who had mild disease had benefits in things like cook, planning their day, traveling, those types of activities. >> the study looks at 600 veterans. researchers aren't sure exactly how or why vitamin e helps, but they believe it protects brain cells from alzheimer's disease. >>> is the nsa using your iphone to spy on you? the secret back door reveeld. >>> the big mistake that could make your 49ers playoff tickets worthless. ,,,,,,,, plunged into the water near toma >>> one man is dead and another injured after the car they were in plunged into the water tonight. witness reported seeing the car driving erratically and weaving along the road. the car crashed near the intersection of highway 1 at marshall petaluma road. crews had a difficult time getting to one out of the passengers who was trapped inside. >> the water here is shallow water but also very

. >>> next a glimmer in hope in the fight against alzheimer's. more than 5 million americans over the age of 65 are living with the disease. a new study showing vitamin e may hold a secret benefit for some of those patience. dr. richard besser back here with us tonight. there was some good news here. >> this is good news. researchers looked at older men who had mild to moderate alzheimer's who were already taking drugs like aricept. they gave some a high dose of vitamin e and others a sugar pill. they found that those who were given the vitamin e were able to take care of themselves, take a bath and get dressed for a longer period of time. >> what was it about vitamin e? >> they don't know for sure. take a look at this. it takes place inside the brain. there are chemicals called free rad kls which damage the brain tissue. vitamin e destroys those chemicals but there is a caution. it can have serious side affects, especially in people who have heart disease. it's only shown to be beneficial in people who already have alzheimer's so don't take it w

>> no. >> with early onset of alzheimer's? >> no. >> and ira casson was asked repeatedly, "is there any link between trauma, head trauma, and the kind of dementia we're seeing in these players?" and he says, "no, no, no, no." >> is there any evidence as of today that links multiple head injuries with any long-term problem like that? >> in nfl players? no. >> narrator: then, just one month later in chicago, a dramatic gesture from commissioner goodell. at an airport hotel, the league gathered the top nfl brass, team doctors and trainers. >> the nfl convenes a summit in the summer of 2007. >> about 200 people are gathered there, and running the show is ira casson. the stakes for the nfl are obvious. it's huge business. if the business is potentially lethal, then that's going to have major implications for the game. >> narrator: on this day, the commissioner would take a front row seat to listen to the best medical minds in the league. >> all the teams are present. all the teams had to send doctors and trainers. and the league's

that was marked fairly soon with the announcement of president reagan's alzheimer's. before that, this memoir came out. this was -- in 1989, so clearly she was working on it during the latter part of the white house years. "my turn" is the name of it. er turn at what? >> she talked about some of these aides. she told her side of the story but the book does not have any surprising revelations in it. not really if you knew about her. she talks about how she supported the president. you might say she wanted it both ways. she was very powerful but if you crossed her, you would feel it, but if you said she was powerful, she would think you were dissing reagan. >> the opening of the reagan ibrary at that time. how did the reagans raise the money for the library and how id they use the library? >> they went to their friends, many of whom gave a lot of money. they went through other foundations. they worked very hard through mrs. reagan and initially through the president before he became ill. this is telling ronald reagan's story but today it is seen as a way of maintaining

a new study finds that taking vitamin e slows the progression of alzheimer's in people with mild or moderate cases for up to six months. >> and it was seen on the outcomes of functional abilities, activities of daly living, so that individuals who had mild disease had benefits in things like cook, planning their day, traveling, those types of activities. >> the study looks at 600 veterans. researchers aren't sure exactly how or why vitamin e helps, but they believe it protects brain cells from alzheimer's disease. >>> is the nsa using your iphone to spy on you? the secret back door reveeld. the secret back door reveeld. >>> the big mistake that could,, to thoseworried...ited... poked and prodded... taken risks... and lived in a state of "what if?"... welcome to a new state... of health. welcome to covered california. the place to find quality, affordable coverage. financial help for those in need. and nobody can be denied because of a pre-existing condition. enroll now at coveredca.com. outbreak in over a decade. flu before the first sneeze... help protect with a spray. before the first tiss

>> alzheimer's. >> can i take a look? >> yes. >> is this even necessary? >> yes it is sir. can you tell me why the medication was completely empty? >> yeah, i was planning on picking up some later. >> how does he have access to the medicine? >> she uses a foot stool to get up there. >> has she gotten hurt before doing that? >> no. >> what about the fridge? >> yeah, sure. >> [speaking foreign language] >> just relax. >> [speaking foreign language] >> we're going to help you. i am here to help you. you called the police today? you called me here? >> yeah, yeah. >> what happened? what made you call today? >> [speaking foreign language] >> okay. is that your son? >> yeah. my son, my son, my son. >> what happened? >> my son, my money, my money, no money. he took my money. >> how did he take your money? >> [speaking foreign language] >> can you explain why the fridge is completely empty? >> look i haven't had a chance to go food shopping all right. i am the one that takes care of her and i work. >> when did you go shopping last? >> a few days ago. >> when were you going to go sho

but certainly, dan, this goes beyond people with dementia or alzheimer's? >> yes, we all love music. when we get older, we will still love music. just because someone is old and in a nursing home and can no longer operate equipment, very often lose access to their favorite music. we want to restore that access for everyone. >> talk about how it caps on do something. they're not only just rocking out to the be, it is bringing her out memories. -- it is bringing about memories and talking when they have not talked in months. they stop speaking. when they hear music that is youth,ar from their they connect to the emotional system from the cognitive system. music, the way we connect with music is very much emotional and visceral. >> let's go to another clip from, "alive inside: a story of music & memory." therapistrecreation devon russell. >> she did not respond laying in bed. as much as i tried for two years, no matter what i tried -- assange would not work, nothing worked. when she was introduced to the ipod and the family tell me the things she liked, it was

ann mckee was a leading alzheimer's researcher. >> this is what i do. i look at brains, i'm fascinated by it. i can spend hours doing it. in fact, if i want to relax, that's one way i can relax. >> narrator: then one day, she received a phone call from the boston university medical school. >> i called her and said, "are you interested in looking at the brains of former football players?" and she didn't drop a beat, and said, "are you kidding?" i had no idea that she was a super football fan. >> i was born with football. my brothers, my dad. i played football when i was a kid. i mean, you know, it was part of life, it's part of growing up. it's, you know, it's a way of life, so i get it. >> narrator: now dr. mckee was joining a team of researchers to build on the recent discovery of a brain disease: chronic traumatic encephalopathy - cte. >> she's learnd a little bit about the work that had previously been done on this issue, and she is eager to find some brains. >> narrator: mckee and colleagues from boston university were determined to examine as many

and could a 15-minute home test reveal early on set alzheimer's, we take a look. ♪ the u.s. secretary of state john kerry has been meeting his russian counterparts in paris and the friends of the group are there to discuss the talks in swirdz land and fighting continues and around 700 people have been killed in nine days of fighting in the city of aleppo and kerry's meet willing be iran's participation in the up coming international peace conference forcier yeah in geneva due to start in ten day's time and we are in tehran to tell us more but we will go to jackie and we expect a press conference with john kerry and how far apart are they in the participation in the peace talks? >> well, there are a couple of points on which there are diverge and view of the russians and u.s. and the russians being close to the syrian regime and the western partners being close to the syrian opposition and the americans and russians are important in sponsoring these swiss talks due to take place later in the month. they argued that iran is a key player and very influential in syria and extrem

slow the progression of mild to moderate alzheimer's. it gives suffers about six months longer to perform simple tasks. the study involved more than 600 veterans. >>> a 9-year-old southern californian boy has something to brag about, when he's asked what he did over his holiday break. tyler armstrong climbed south america's tallest mountain in argentina. he's believed to be the youngest person to reach the summit. he was accompanied by his father. but it was not without a price. >> it was worth missing christmas. >> i couldn't sleep. tyler called me and said, hi, mom, merry christmas. i was just so excited. >> more than 100 climbers have lost their lives on that summit. less than a third of those obtain permits to climb that summit, actually reach the summit. tyler had to get special permission because of his very tender age and his father said that he had to keep up with tyler because he's in better shape than his father. >>> all right, we got that pesky times square ball drop thing out of the way, it's time for the tournament of roses

the new findings that could help you cut your alzheimer's risk. also ahead -- >> they place an application inside the iphone during its assembly and configuration. >> the nsa using iphones to do its spying. the program that might be giving the government total access to the smartphone. have given us a couple of gd photos of a bank robber. t'e searching for this man. he was wearing a black baseball cap and hooded sweatshirt >>> gilroy police have given us photos of a bank robbery. they are searching for this man wearing a black baseball cap, hooded sweatshirt when he robbed a union bank in gilroy yesterday afternoon. he handed a note to the teller demanding money. he is described as a white man in his mid-20s. >>> a nasty strain of the flu has returned to california and elsewhere in the country. as kpix 5's betty yu reports, the people most at risk are the ones you would least expect. >>> reporter: the number of patients showing up at bay area hospitals including this kaiser permanente in san jose with flu- like symptoms has jumped in just the last

slow the progression of mild to moderate alzheimer's. it gives suffers about six months longer to perform simple tasks. the study involved more than 600 veterans. >>> a 9-year-old southern californian boy has something to brag about, when he's asked what he did over his holiday break. tyler armstrong climbed south america's tallest mountain in argentina. he's believed to be the youngest person to reach the summit. he was accompanied by his father. but it was not without a price. >> it was worth missing christmas. >> i couldn't sleep. tyler called me and said, hi, mom, merry christmas. i was just so excited. >> more than 100 climbers have lost their lives on that summit. less than a third of those obtain permits to climb that summit, actually reach the summit. tyler had to get special permission because of his very tender age and his father said that he had to keep up with tyler because he's in better shape than his father. >>> all right, we got that pesky times square ball drop thing out of the way, it's time for the tournament of roses

the parents had alzheimer's, so we thought it was important to study patients with mild to moderate alzheimer's. >> you said you are not sure why it works. what changes did you see in the patients who are taken the vitamin? >> we saw a slowing in functional decline over the period of time the patients were in the study. functional decline refers to the ability to dress, bathe oneself and higher functions such as using a telephone, shopping, keeping track of the check book. we thought that function was the most important thing to assess in the study. that's why it was called a primary outcome measure, the most important thing we measured. >> what about healthy people. should they take vitamin e as a preventive measure. >> this is not a prevention study. all the patients, 613 were randomized, had a diagnosis of alzheimer's. it would not be correct to extrapolate from this study that vitamin e prevents alzheimer's and people who do not have the disease. >> ams is a disease without a cure. >> are there other options. >> not really. there are no prevention strategi strategies shown to be effective.

now we've been doing this for alzheimer's patients. justice department funds the program. so it seems almost obvious, you know, like a hand fits into a glove, that we could do this and people with alzheimer's as you know, wander as well. it seems like just a perfect fit to do the same thing for children with autism who tend to wander. now i understand that the program that's used for alzheimer's is not available for families of children with autism. so have you been able to identify any other streams of assistance pursuant to my request? >> well, i think the concern that you have is a very good one a legitimate one and the fact that you brought it to our attention is something that is going to help a lot of kids who deal with this issue and we have made the determination that the burn grant program can be used for the purchase of these devices, these transmitted bracelets, i think they're called. >> sometimes bracelets, sometimes around the ankle, even in the clothes because occasionally kids with autism want to take off the bracelet. >> but the grant money can be made and

a new tool in the fight against alzheimer's. the vitamin showing signs of slowing the onset of the disease. plus -- >> there's fear about it because of the attention they gathered in 2009. >> a powerful flu strain making a comeback and the people most at risk are the ones you would least expect. >> and they are ready to roll. live in pasadena ahead of today's rose parade. ,,,, female announcer: female announcer: sleep train thanks all those who helped make a difference last year for thousands of california foster kids. - thank you for helping foster kids. - thank you for the school supplies. - thank you for the new shoes. - thank you, secret santa. - and thank you for donating money. female announcer: your generosity proves that while not everyone can be a foster parent, anyone can help a foster child. - thank you. - thank you. - gracias por la ayuda. [baby chuckles] >>> good morning, san jose. let's head out to 101 in trimble where everything is moving smoothly this morning with the temperature currently in the high 30s. lots o

. >> vitamin e could slow down the progression of mild to moderate alzheimer's. this after the treatments altered at that stage. it delayed the decline of living skills such as making a meal or getting dressed over a six-month period. vitamin e didn't help thinking abilities or those who helped patients not taking alzheimer's medication. >>> starts a new year but you may be waking up with an old problem, a hangover. we have common cures to help you get out of bed. sprite, chinese researchers say should going a sprite the morning after could help the body better metable lies alcohol and speed up the ability. second a cup of joe and a pain-killer. a study from 2011 revealed the combination helps block the effects of a hangover. this remedy, would best if you do it about four-hours after drinking. third drink lots and lots of water this morning. you need to rehydrate your body. a couple of things you should not do, don't drink herbal tea. it could prolong your hangover. don't chow down or spicy greasy or fatly foods they may make you feel worse. hair of the dog, it

heart disease, cancer, stroke, osteoporosis, alzheimer's disease, probably. there's a whole range of so-called wear-and-tear diseases that are the result of prolonged strain. prolonged stress can also lead to breakdowns in relationships. we call them behavioral breakdowns. let's say you're so preoccupied with your work and all of the stresses in it that you can't open up to your family and give them empathy and support in their problems. well, you're courting divorce. - come on in, joe. - i'm sorry i'm late. let's say you're so preoccupied with your stresses that you can't meet deadlines at work. well, you might lose your job. if it happens again, i'm afraid you can look for another job. the research shows that it's not stress that does you in per se, okay? it's your ability to make use of the stressor in a way that adds to your life meaning. and what i mean by this is that we all have stress, but the organism that doesn't get undermined by stress looks at the changes in life, you know, like, "well i've been transitioned from a job," or this happened, or this

. >>> and researchers say a daily dose of vitamin e gives alzheimer's patients six months longer and helps them getting dressed and making meals. >>> and happy new year to each and every one of you, 2014 came in with a bang as more than a million people crammed into times square, the crowds braving cold temperatures ringing in the new year are with the famous ball dropping. those are some of our top stories on this wednesday, january 1st. >>> happy new year, everybody. happy new year. look at us ringing in the new year together. >> am i not the luckiest man in america right now? >> oh, how sweet are you? i will say if i had to be anywhere in new york city, this is probably where i would want to be, i don't know that i would want to do times square. >> why don't you want to do times square? >> well, it is a lot of people, it's very cold, there's nowhere to use the bathroom and nowhere to eat and you usual ly can't hear or see anything by the time you get there. >> and if you want to see anything you have to line up five hours ahead of time. >> and there are all sorts of trucks. i'm tr

and this issue, alzheimer's, an overwhelming tidal wave is coming on us and i know that in our own home, the last two years , my wife's mother's life was spent in our home. she and i, my wife and i, had night care taking care of her. fortunately we were able to have daycare come in. but this is a huge growing issue. one in which we need to provide ways to support the children taking care of their parents in their homes. i'd like now to turn to another colleague from ohio, one who has often joined me here on the floor and thank you so very, very much for joining us, marcy kaptur, who has a great deal to do with the appropriations process. congratulations on the omnibus bill just coming up. ms. kaptur: thank you, thank you, congressman garamendi, thank you for bringing us together, as you so often do. we're so fortunate that you're here and bringing us together as voices from the heart of america here in our nation's capitol to talk about what is on the minds of the vast majority of the american people. and that relates to their family life, how they're going to survive in this economy, a

the company and its partner wyeth have started advanced trials for their alzheimer's disease treatment... >> narrator: initially, the news looked good, the trials promising. >> wyeth moved up two dollars and three cents to $58.41. there's great optimism about the success of the drug. >> and over the course of 2008, sac built up a huge position that was really, really bullish on elan and wyeth. and inside sac, there was a thought that it was just too risky to be exposed to those two companies heading into the trial announcements. >> there were several analysts and traders who felt very bearish on elan and wyeth, and they could not understand why martoma and cohen were building up these pretty substantial, unhedged positions. and cohen would say, "well, martoma knows a lot about this." >> martoma told cohen that he had the greatest conviction in the stock. and cohen said, "he's my guy." and they stayed long the stock. >> narrator: in santa rosa, california, a pharmacist and private investor, greg kappes, thought the news looked good too. he had purchased more than $1.2 million worth of e

the awful consequences of alzheimer's -- my father died of those -- but it will also help our budget. when we look at medicaid, 80% of the beneficiaries on medicaid are children. but 80% of the money goes to long-term care for people who have either alzheimer's or other neurological impairment diseases like lou gehrig, like parkinson's and so on. so when we can find a breakthrough on alzheimer's, it'll also help lower the cost of medicaid, and we'll be ail to put it in other -- and we'll be able to put it in other programs. mr. president, there's many other things to be said about this bill and i will say it later. i see my vice-chairman is on the floor and he will want to speak. there are also others present who want to speefnlg speak. i want you to know that, i am really proud of this bill. we played the hand that was dumped us, what we've come up with here is a good deal for the american people. we've tried to be smart about where we spent the money, and we tried to be really smart about how we tried to save money. so, mr. president, i yield the floor and look afford to continued

. >> encouraging news for people in the beginning stages of alzheimer's. new research that a certain vitamin may slow the disease. >>> plus, workers in more than a dozen states getting a big raise today. we'll break down the minimum wage, where it's rising. >>> and then just in, james avery, who played uncle phil in the fresh prince of belaire has died. we'll have all those stories next. [poof!] [beep] [clicks mouse] nice office. how you doing? good. automatic discounts the moment you sign up. spending the day with my niece. i don't use super poligrip for hold because my dentures fit well. before those little pieces would get in between my dentures and my gum and it was uncomfortable. even well-fitting dentures let in food particles. super poligrip is zinc free. with just a few dabs, it's clinically proven to seal out more food particles so you're more comfortable and confident while you eat. so it's not about keeping my dentures in, it's about keeping the food particles out. [ charlie ] try zinc free super poligrip. >>> good news coming out of north dakot

it will authorize $10 million and that is how much i think we spend on the alzheimer's. in order to help fund the purchase of voluntary tracking devices. and what you are doing is great. it will solve the problem. and legislation would ensure this. and do you agree with the general principle of trying to enact this in statute? >> i think that given the nature of the unique issues with kids with autism issues face, in which our nations responded and they ought to be treated in much the same way. so i can't commit. and i think that it makes a great deal of sense. >> we will go through the long laborious process he has got to 40 different agencies and get their support for this legislation, which we hope will be forthcoming. now i would like to turn to media shield. and i appreciate the administration support with the free flow of information act, which would protect confidential sources by providing clear and reasonable standards. additionally it will advise guidelines governing the obtaining of evidence from members of the news media is a step in the right direction. but

look into the eyes of somebody with alzheimer's sometime, you just don't see -- the person's soul is, like, gone. bea: and it takes a toll on everyone. i mean, it's -- it's a depressing disease to watch unfold before your eyes. she actually thought those of us who were caring for her and who loved her most were her worst enemies. more and more responsibilities fell on my shoulders. lisa: this disease just ravages a family. it changes your life. the magnitude of it is indescribable. my mother taught me to be in the moment. we have to live in the moment with them. and i'm going to be with that person right now, in this moment, wherever she is. art: now is the moment. if we work together, we can stop this epidemic. grace: contact brightfocus and learn more. think it's weird to collect air? you wouldn't think so if you saw what your lungs collect every time you breathe. protect your health with life-saving air quality updates from the american lung association. get our free "state of the air" app at lung.org. >> good evening. tonight's headlines, the family of a 13-year-old oakland teen,

. >> reporter: in 1994, reagan issued a letter saying he had been diagnosed with alzheimer's disease. it was a farewell letter. in the years after, they made appearances but his step was lost. waving at no one particularly. finally failing even to recognize his loving wife. >> ronny's long journey has final taken him to a distant place. where i can no longer reach him. >> reporter: that long ordeal is over. but until ronald reagan is finally layed to rest, nancy reagan can be found where you can find her any time in the last half century. standing by her husband. >>> when we come back on a second look. george watson will recall the events that made the news in 1988. >>> well back -- welcome back everyone. today we're taking a look at when ronald reagan was in office. george watson had a recap of the events that make news in 1978 railroad -- >> reporter: how do we measure the true look of catastrophe. 1988 gave a number of opportunities for you to apply a yardstick to any sight of grief. hurricane gilbert was the biggest storm to ever hit the hemisphere. gilbert caused almost a million