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Kenny Chesney, performing at Usana Amphitheatre in July, helping seniors suffering from Alzheimer's

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:49:02 MDT

Kenny Chesney, performing at Usana Amphitheatre in July, helping seniors suffering from Alzheimer's

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 02:49PM MDT

Kenny Chesney, whose No. 1 album 'Life On A Rock' was released April 30 and who will be performing at Usana Amphitheatre in July, has collaborated with the non-profit Music and Memory to help bring iPods loaded with personalized playlists to seniors suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia in nursing homes nationwide. The practice has been found to be tremendously therapeutic, leading to improved social engagement and quality of life.Watch Chesney's PSA on behalf of Music & Memory - http://bit.ly...

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Police asking public’s help in locating missing Millcreek man

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:07:56 MDT

Police asking public’s help in locating missing Millcreek man

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 12, 2013 02:07PM MDT

Unified Police are asking the public’s help in locating a 69-year-old Millcreek area man with Alzheimer’s disease, who has been missing since 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Derald Nielson, who lives near 1350 East and 3600 South, was last seen by a neighbor walking his dog. UPD Lt. Justin Hoyal said the dog returned home without Nielson. Nielson’s wife went to check on him at noon and he was not at home. She called UPD at about 3:00 p.m. Nielson is described as Caucasian who is 6 feet tall, 185 pounds, wit...