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It has been said that the eyes are the windows of your soul. Well there is nothing more devastating than looking into a loved ones eyes, and not seeing anyone home. Instead you encounter the sadness, fear and devastation of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Alzheimer Statistics
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Alzheimer’s care for aging adults can be a scary time for both the patient and the family.
Medications
Orange County at home Care states that there are two classes of medication that can be used to help care for aging adults with Alzheimer’s. The first class of medication is ... Views: 1468
Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes people to lose nerve cells in the brain, causing the symptoms of the disease to appear.
As symptoms get worse, Parkinson's Disease can cause people to be robbed of control in their day-to-day lives. Some examples of ... Views: 1461
Creativity and intuition are both right brain hemisphere qualities that have been ignored and disrespected for generations now. Finally, thanks to neuroscience research the importance of respecting the contributions of both of our brain hemispheres is coming into vogue. I have advocated trusting ... Views: 1452
All too often people consider elderly care in response to an accident, illness or significant decline in health which can result in decisions having to be made under extreme pressure and at short notice. It is therefore encouraged that individuals and their families consider elderly care options ... Views: 1451
If you are taking care of someone who is elderly and suffers from Alzheimer's disease, first you need to remember that there are many stages of the disease and it is important to determine which stage they are in before you proceed with your care.
Sometimes a person will only show signs of ... Views: 1449
A person with this condition can have many mood swings and behavioral changes and these can cause problems with their nutrition. Due to the fact that they are agitated, apathetic and anxious [to name but a few] their ability to eat will be inhibited and they will end up with an unbalanced diet ... Views: 1448
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting about 5.4 million Americans last year. The statistic includes 5.2 million individuals aged 65 and above as well as 200,000 people under age 65 with a family history or early-onset Alzheimer’s. Women are more likely to have the ... Views: 1443
Medical Marijuana is becoming more and more popular as an alternative treatment for some diseases and their associated side effects. As new countries legalize the use of cannabis as medicine, patients are finding relief from a number of previously unbearable illnesses.
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A new study indicates that the midlife factors for vascular risk are linked to a heightened risk for dementia later on in life. In particular, hypertension, smoking and diabetes in midlife are tied to a higher risk for dementia. In fact, diabetes in middle age heightens the risk nearly as much ... Views: 1433
A report has been released in the UK indicating that thousands of elderly people in England are struggling at home with little or no help with day-to-day living.
The Independent Age and Strategic Society Centre think tank report, ‘The Bigger Picture’, has found that there are over 2 million ... Views: 1425
Many countries in the world are facing a potential health crisis as the population ages. In North America, millions of Baby Boomers are turning sixty every day.
Aging can bring with it many benefits such as increased wisdom and experience, but aging also increases the risk of serious health ... Views: 1410
Currently 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia. This number is more than the total population of Canada. By 2031 it is estimated that 1.4 million Canadians will be living with this disease.
Although a diagnosis of dementia can come as a shock not only for the person, but for ... Views: 1406
You want to overcome asthma but no treatment is working on you? Find out which asthma treatments works to overcome asthma.
Asthma is a chronic disease and inflammatory condition of the lung airways. It is a disorder which obstructs the airways and is characterized by difficulty in breathing. ... Views: 1387
In life, we all have risks, which we can take measures to reduce a vast majority of those risks. Alzheimer’s disease is claiming the minds of more than 4 million US citizens without mentioning those in the foreign lands. The disease is actually claiming more than 8 million minds combined. ... Views: 1386
A report has been released in the UK indicating that thousands of elderly people in England are struggling at home with little or no help with day-to-day living.
The Independent Age and Strategic Society Centre think tank report, ‘The Bigger Picture’, has found that there are over 2 million ... Views: 1386
Hemorrhoids also known as piles, is not an uncommon problem. It currently affects nearly three out of four adults from time to time with or without apparent symptoms. What is it then? Hemorrhoids are actually swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, very similar to varicose veins. Mostly ... Views: 1365
Europe is experiencing higher than normal temperatures during summary 2015. As a result, a health warning has been issued with particular concern raised for the safety of vulnerable groups including older people, young children and people with breathing difficulties.
Higher temperatures ... Views: 1362
Exercise helps to increase levels of blood and oxygen to the brain which improves the overall health of your brain. It helps to clear away brain fog and increases cognitive ability so that you have clearer thinking and better memory.
Regular exercise also creates new brain cells. Studies have ... Views: 1356
Alzheimer's, a debilitating disease that affects 1 in 8 older adults in America, is the sixth leading cause of death and causes 5.4 million adults to suffer daily. It robs people of their ability to remember, to communicate and to concentrate on the simplest of things. The good news is that the ... Views: 1353
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common disease of brain and it is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer's is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, which causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired. Dementia is a disease that includes a group of symptoms ... Views: 1351
Till date, doctors and scientists have not found a way to cure Alzheimer’s disease. The disease keeps progressing thereby causing great harm to the patient. The person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease finds it difficult to remember recent events and generally get confused. The person ... Views: 1350
There are more new Alzheimer's drug treatments being developed now than ever before. The advancement in the understanding of the changes the disease causes in the brain has led to a new generation of potential treatments. There are dozens of trials going on right now for various drugs that aim ... Views: 1339
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Aricept medicine is belong to the group of drugs called as cholinesterase inhibitors. This medication is used to treat symptoms in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. In the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease there is a progressive degeneration of nerve cells, particularly ... Views: 1324
Forgetting is a natural part of aging, not remembering the little things, the big things to follow, but when a person has Alzheimer's or any other number of mental degeneration that causes them to forget, it can be a trying thing on loved ones and something that really takes a toll on those ... Views: 1297
I don’t care if Dylan Thomas was drinking himself to death while that was being written. It is a sentiment close to my heart, and undoubtedly the stanza of poetry I quote most often.
Do not go gentle into that good night
Old age should burn and rage at close of day
Rage, rage against the ... Views: 1292
A disease in which the person gradually loses his entire memory is known as Alzheimer's disease. There are certain factors which can cause Alzheimer's disease such as past head injuries, environmental factors, heart diseases, family history, virus, imbalance of chemicals and many more. Some of ... Views: 1286
Alzheimer's is a medical condition that results in problems with memory, thinking ability and physical behavior and has adverse effects on daily life. Most people diagnosed with Alzheimer's are older than 65. The symptoms develop slowly and become worse over time. Alzheimer's deteriorates the ... Views: 1266
Asthma is a chronic lung disease which cannot be cured completely but you can control so that you can have minimum symptoms and can lead a normal and active life.
If you have asthma, asthma management is an important part of your life. Asthma management means staying away from asthma ... Views: 1262
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common disease of brain and it is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer's is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, which causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired. Dementia is a disease that includes a group of symptoms ... Views: 1261
Alzheimer disease is one of the most deadly diseases, which related to problems in brain and mental abilities. According to a recent research, it is found that Alzheimer is one of leading causes of deaths in various countries. It disturbs the brain functionality that slowly becomes worse at the ... Views: 1252
If you have an aging loved one that is showing signs of Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, then you will need to come up with an elder care treatment plan very quickly. If you suspect that Alzheimer’s may be setting in, the first thing you want to do is confirm this condition with a ... Views: 1249
While most people immediately go to memory loss as a primary deficit of dementia, there are other issues which can create havoc for coping be it by the affected person or support persons. Chief among those other issues are anosognosia, confabulation and disinhibition.
Anosognosia is the ... Views: 1232
Most of us can say that our lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia in some way, and with the aging of America, the number of people affected by this condition continues to increase. The term dementia describes a variety of diseases and conditions that develop when neurons in ... Views: 1222
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Caregiving in any form is highly stressful and emotionally draining, but Alzheimer’s disease can be particularly challenging because of the mental deterioration it causes. You are not only contending with a decline in physical health, but a host of other difficult issues such as hallucinations, ... Views: 1211
Do you remember your child’s second birthday? How about what you ate last week? If your memory is starting to fog, don’t hit the panic button! It’s not too late to give it a boost. In fact, there are many different things you can do every day to improve your memory.
With memory being so ... Views: 1204
Up until now, causes of Alzheimer’s have only been speculated. Current ideas surround genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. One thing is for certain, though, Alzheimer’s disease has a huge impact on the brain – killing brain cells which leads to memory loss and impaired ability to ... Views: 1204
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk are lower in seniors who exercise as physical activity has been shown to protect brain’s gray matter. A new study found that seniors who exercise regularly have larger amounts of gray matter associated with better memory and cognition.
Numerous studies ... Views: 1195
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Recently, an 82-year-old woman who suffered from dementia, and didn’t recognize her own son has miraculously gotten her memory back ... Views: 1191
At the same time the country’s population is aging, the incidence of overweight and diabetes is rising in epidemic numbers. Major research studies now link diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.
If we learn to modify our lifestyle to appropriately control blood sugar and insulin, can we break the ... Views: 1191
Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night, that old Dylan Thomas poem, is a favorite of many mature adults, including me.
Do not go gentle into that good night
Rage, Rage against the dying of the light
Let’s face it — none of us is getting any younger. And as we age, we’ve got to ... Views: 1184
Many people think that it is an easy process to get their website to rank for Search Words and become successful, by getting search engine rankings on websites like Google. The truth is, there is a lot involved with the process and getting search engine rankings is more difficult than it seems. ... Views: 1178
Imagine this scenario: You get up in the morning, A strange person walks into your room and starts talking to you. The person makes your bed, and basically behaves in a very helpful amiable manner. The face seems familiar, but you just cannot seem to remember who it is.
Ordinarily it wouldn’t ... Views: 1164
There are circumstances in which we are forced to stay strong and be patient. Alzheimer's is one of those circumstances. In our generation today, Alzheimer's is slowly climbing its way up to the deadliest diseases list. Thousands of people are dying each year, while millions are suffering from ... Views: 1158
Research suggests that moderate drinking can help benefit seniors with early Alzheimer’s disease. The study consisted of over 320 seniors from Denmark with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers found that those who had two to three drinks daily had a 77 percent lower risk of death ... Views: 1141