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- Tested Therapies for Seniors to Keep Dementia at Bay - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Aaron DyerFor seniors, dementia is one of the most feared symptoms. Fortunately, there is a wide range of therapies available to keep seniors’ memories intact and dementia at bay. Here are a few useful therapies recommended by expert live-in home caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients. Dance ...
Views: 1687 - ***Vitamin D is very good for both you and your brain - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelIn a recent study, researchers evaluated the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (better known by its simple name of vitamin D to you and me) in a group of 3,369 men between the ages of 40 and 79. They also measured the subjects' cognitive performance, based on the results of three different tests ...
Views: 1683(6 votes) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer's Disease cases have been rapidly increasing over the last half century, and are currently the seventh leading cause of death in America. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and affects our ability to form memories, communicate and perform the most common daily tasks. ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - Alzheimer's Disease Is It Hereditary - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderThere are approximately 5.3 million people living with Alzheimer's in the United States. Imagine the children and grandchildren of those sufferers who face the terrifying possibility of inheriting a predisposition to the disease. Now that there are tests in the works for early detection of brain ...
Views: 1650 - How To Exercise Your Memory - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Martin MakIf you think that you can get smarter if you use your brains more often, you are partially correct. While exercising your memory or “using your brain” more often does not boost your IQ, it can help improve your memory. And a good solid memory is the cornerstone of mental intelligence and ...
Views: 1650(3 votes) - Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care-Tips, and Long-Term Care Options - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Carolina MooreCaring for a person with Alzheimer's disease at home is a challenging task that can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new demands and opportunities as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. In any demanding situation, the better you care for ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - Fall Prevention and Home Safety - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkFALL PREVENTION Every year over 1.6 million older adults go to the emergency department for fall related injuries. The risk of falling increases with age. Falls are the main cause of fractures, loss of independence, hospital admissions and death. Hip fractures are the most common and ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Five Simple Steps To Avoiding Alzheimer's And Cognitive Decline - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenAlzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline are a growing problem in most modern societies. The stressful lifestyle, bad dietary habits and toxic environment all play a role in brain degeneration. Here are five things you can do to improve mental performance and decrease your chances ...
Views: 1643 - Get Complete Information For Shingles Disease. - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from rikhav infotechShingles contagious disease is also known as Herpes Zoster or Zoster. It is medical condition in which you get painful blisters on your skin. Shingles contagious disease is commonly caused by a virus 'Varicella Zoster Virus' which also causes chickenpox in human body. Don't be confused with ...
Views: 1637 - Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Incontinence - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Nancy WeikelUnderstanding the affects of Alzheimer's can be a difficult process and caring for someone suffering from the disease often raises a lot of questions. This article offers a simple overview of the illness along with suggestions specifically concerning incontinence management for a person ...
Views: 1634(3 votes) - Severe Head Injuries Don’t Always Lead to Dementia But You Need to Be Aware of these Signs - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Leon EdwardAfter a sever head injury, A person who may be suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as a TBI and experience mild or significant short-term memory loss. However, loss of short-term memory does not mean that the individual is automatically a candidate for developing dementia or ...
Views: 1632 - How Do Doctors Make an Alzheimer Diagnosis? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanWhen making an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, doctors would usually refer to the symptoms manifested and base it from there. The only procedure that might pinpoint the cause of Alzheimer’s disease would be a CT scan, and it would only show if the patient has suffered from any brain injury or trauma. If ...
Views: 1630 - Searching for Personhood - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Daniel PottsStep into her world. She is still there. Sometimes you wonder, don’t you? If she were still the one you knew and loved, why would she look at you that way, so blankly? How could your face and touch be so unfamiliar to her at times, when it used to be so comforting? After all you do to ...
Views: 1628 - Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Way to Deal with the Disease - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Roberto SediciasWhile a major disease usually takes its toll on the victim's family, it can especially take an extra measure on those who are closest to the victim, his or her spouse, or children which is why this groundbreaking work has been so important to caregivers and patients for the last several ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - New Home Care Guidelines Promote High-Quality Home Care for Older People - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Oliver StirkThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a new set of guidelines to promote a better standard of care and support for older people living in their own homes. The report offers a number of key recommendations for home care providers to follow when supporting ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - Dreams that Don't Leave - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelThey were after me! Dressed in army fatigues, helmeted and holding rifles with sharp bayonets extended before them, they were running up the stairs, getting closer and closer. They were barking, "Achtung! Achtung!" I was terrified. I call this dream and its variations my "Nazi dreams." They ...
Views: 1625(2 votes) - Are there any exercises that help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from dr kellyWhen people think about staying fit, they generally think from the neck down. But the health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do: thinking, feeling, remembering, working, playing and even sleeping. Research indicates that not only do we need to exercise our ...
Views: 1623 - Your Legal Rights When a Loved One Loses Thier Mind - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Eleonora InAssigning a power of attorney to a loved one can be a difficult decision because a power of attorney is usually needed when that loved one is losing the ability to make rational decisions for themselves. However, even if assigning a power of attorney may be difficult it is an important step for ...
Views: 1620 - Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention with Natural Lifestyle - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from John PhillipNo other disease stirs more fear than Alzheimer’s disease. This mind robbing affliction is presently the sixth leading cause of death in the US and rising at an alarming rate. Estimates are that by the year 2030 nearly 1 in 4 adults will be affected by this cruel form of dementia. At present ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Clinical Progress For Alzheimer's Detection - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderDoctors can usually determine if a patient has dementia, and around 90 percent of the time they can accurately identify whether the dementia is due to Alzheimer's disease. This diagnoses however, usually takes place after the disease has profoundly affected the brain and is causing severe ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - Caring Transitions - A Guide To Making a Smooth Transition to Home Care - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Gabriela BrownScenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - ***Depression linked to Alzheimer's disease - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelPeople who have had depression are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who have never had depression, according to a study published in the April 8, 2008, issue of Neurology. The study involved 486 people age 60 to 90 who had no dementia. Of those, 134 people had ...
Views: 1595(5 votes) - When to Stop Driving - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkDRIVER SAFETY Driving is an activity that demands alertness, quick reactions and quick decision-making. There is no age limit to determine when it is time to relinquish driving privileges, but there are warning signs of unsafe driving. For many seniors the thought of giving up or limiting ...
Views: 1593(5 votes) - Caring Transitions - A Guide To Making a Smooth Transition to Home Care - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Gabriela BrownScenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - In home care assistance for the elder with Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from mijlo cirejcCaring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease can be a trying experience for any household. Having members from the family taking turns to give respite to the members living with their loved one can provide great and needed relief. This however is hard to maintain for long. Seattle Home ...
Views: 1576 - Alzheimer Alternative Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2015 from Virgil PaunAlzheimer is currently at epidemic proportions, affecting 5.4 million Americans, especially those aged 65 and over and the symptoms are often seen as early as the late 40s… even younger. It is ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, but recent analyses suggest that it ...
Views: 1571 - What changes in the brain to people with Alzheimer's disease? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from mijlo cirejcAlzheimer’s disease affects the brain of a person. It incapacitates a person and makes them totally dependent gradually. The cerebral cortex reduces in size. The cerebral cortex is the external covering of the brain and it is responsible for scholarly performance. The brain undergoes many ...
Views: 1566 - Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from marie LucyAlzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects over half a million people in the UK. In this article: What is Alzheimer’s disease? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Advice & Support What is Alzheimer’s disease? If you are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease it ...
Views: 1559 - Alzheimer’s: Not Just About Memory But Ability To Plan, Organize And Reason - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderMost of us notice subtle signs of change when our parents begin to age. It is expected they begin to move more slowly, have less strength, dexterity and energy. It is also normal to have reduced hearing and vision issues or possible problems with incontinence. Even some memory changes are a ...
Views: 1556 - When Caring for a Loved One with Dementia, Safety Essentials - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardCaring for an older relative with dementia can be a bit like looking after children, just ones who are a lot more able and mobile to obtain into more problem if you do not take note of a variety of crucial safety concerns. Coping with grownups who have dementia might have you taking on ...
Views: 1552 - Is It Dementia Or Just Old Age? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Adora CollinsAs a loved one ages, it can be hard to tell whether they are developing the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s or if changes they face are a normal part of aging. However, it’s important to catch signs of dementia as soon as possible so that treatment can help slow the progression and ...
Views: 1542 - Record Breaking Memory Tips You’ll Never Want To Forget - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Marie O'RiordanHow frustrated have you felt when you’ve forgotten something or somebody’s name? Texan, Ron White, officially has one of the best memories on the Planet and he would tell you right this instant to ‘stop saying you have a terrible memory!’ In an exclusive face-to-face interview at Life ...
Views: 1541(3 votes) - A Different Kind Of Volunteering For Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderIt would be difficult to miss the headlines, commentary and information in print, on television and the Internet describing the ravages caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Scientists are gaining insight into the mechanics of what might cause the debilitating disease that ...
Views: 1533 - Home remedies for Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe like to think with age comes wisdom and life experience, and so many things to pass on to the generations to come. All this is true and worth enjoying. But age does bring its challenges, too, along with a body that’s weathered the years, the stress, and the toxins we’ve absorbed from our food ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - 10 signs of dementia you need to know about - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMemory loss is a growing concern worldwide as populations continue to age. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are climbing and are expected to double. As we age, there is some normal memory loss that we experience that is harmless. But how can you tell the difference between normal ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Canada Drugs Brings Out Convenience to Consumers - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from James DomoNow it is easy for someone to find the Canada Drugs on the web and the ones that are available are getting excellent at the solutions that they must offer. They have a variety of drugs they have marketed and just how an individual may buy those drugs. By using the web, they could reach a lot of ...
Views: 1526 - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Treatment in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanA really uncommon brain disorder, Progressive supra nuclear palsy affects your balancing, walking and eye movements. Alsocalled by the name Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, it is mainly due to the deterioration of brain cells controlling body movements (midbrain) and thinking (frontal ...
Views: 1521 - Dementia Treatment - How Institutionalized Elders with Dementia Care in Nursing Home - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Cherry GarciaNumerous of elders residing in institutionalized homes which means a social function work on the behaviour of individual obtained cognitive impairment called Alzheimer’s or dementia disease. The case of dementia professional specialist studies determined that 49% to 83% are suffering pain in ...
Views: 1520 - Confused About Juicers? A Simple Guide To Understanding Juicers - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Andrew CaseyAs a child, you probably heard the infamous parental statement, “Eat your fruits and vegetables”. Now, the National Cancer Institute is also urging that we add more fruits and vegetables to our daily diet. Researchers have found that diets that are high in fruits and vegetables can help to cure ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - *** Toxic Protein Linked to Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelAlzheimer's Disease Could Be Tackled by Treating the Liver of Sufferers, So They Can Dispose of a Toxic Protein Linked to the Illness Scientists believe that helping the liver to clear amyloid-beta protein from the blood could provide a new way of combating the devastating effects of ...
Views: 1513(4 votes) - ***Another reason to stay married - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelA study published in the July 2009 edition of the British Medical Journal finds that people who lived with a partner during middle age had much lower odds of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease later in life. Researchers in Sweden and Finland collected data on 1,449 people as part of a ...
Views: 1513(3 votes) - ***The Link between Infections and Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelA study recently in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Journal reviewed previous studies in a bid to find a link between different infections and Alzheimer's. One bacterium the researchers have stumbled upon is the Chlamydia Pneumoniae, believed to be the cause of 10 to 20 percent of pneumonia ...
Views: 1511(3 votes) - Common Neurological Conditions - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Laura Jozewicz1.Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the repeated collapse of the upper airway. Symptoms of OSA include snoring while sleeping, waking up at night, and tiredness in the morning. Sleep study may be necessary to diagnose the OSA. It is somewhat like spending a night ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - *** Mediterranean Diet Found to Have Further Alzheimer's Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelThere is yet more evidence that eating more healthily can dramatically enhance cognition. Research based on researchers’ observations of 192 Alzheimer's sufferers over a four and a half years and published in the journal Neurology shows that eating a Mediterranean diet could allow sufferers ...
Views: 1509(6 votes) - Live a Simply Fabulous Life—Whatever Your Decade! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Noelle NelsonThe recent “Longevity Issue” of Time Magazine held great promise—an entire issue devoted to the joy of longevity, how great! Then I read the very first article title on the cover: “The Alzheimer’s Pill: A radical new drug that could change old age.” My heart sank. My excitement vanished. Once ...
Views: 1502 - Why I am adding Resveratrol to my Diet - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from jamie UsseryResveratrol is regarded as the most potent antioxidants available on the market. It is shown to have many benefits concerning our health like preventing paralysis of your heart muscles, reducing blood clotting, controlling the development connected with plaque within the brain as well as ...
Views: 1499 - Warning: Your Brain May Be Shrinking Thanks To A Vitamin B12 Deficiency! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumVitamin B12 deficiency can cause dozens of health problems. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make your tongue swell, turn your skin yellow, make you incontinent and interfere with your sense of taste and smell. It can cause joint pain and give you pins and needles. It can cause depression, ...
Views: 1493 - Are you taking Resveratrol - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Bruce BrownResveratrol is amongst the strongest antioxidants available on the market. It has been shown to have many benefits concerning our wellbeing like reducing paralysis of the heart muscles, slowing blood clotting, curtailing the formation of plaque within the brain and blood vessels. It has also ...
Views: 1492 - Caring Transitions - A Guide To Making a Smooth Transition to Home Care - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Gabriela BrownScenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Stratagy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer’s disease now affects more than 5 million Americans, and research projects that number will triple to more than 15 million by 2050. This dreaded memory-robbing disease is feared more than any other disease by most people, as it hits at the core of our being, stealing treasured ...
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