Alzheimer's Articles

1). OH!! THE PAIN By : illich
1 in 3 adults in the United States currently suffer from chronic joint symptoms or arthritis. Arthritis is a complex disorder that has more than 100 conditions, the common symptom – persistent joint pain and inflammation. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form. 21 million adults suffer with OA in the United States. It is associated with either an injury or unusual stress to that joint, usually from a work-related repetitive injury or physical trauma.
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2). A Little Red Wine Could Take You A Long Way! By : Lawrence Stepanowicz, ND
Longevity interests a lot of people who aren't ready to give up their lives, just yet, and who look to healthy alternatives to culturally defined eating patterns and "health care." The benefits of drinking wine have been touted for a while and are thought, by some, to be the reason why the French can get away with eating a high fat diet while enjoying a low rate of coronary disease.
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3). Compassionate Touch and Alzheimer's By : Ryan Arsendatama
For the person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease who has lost memory, your compassionate touch may be the one thing with which he or she connects. Alzheimer’s massage decreases physical agitation and improves sleep patterns in people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
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4). What Happens in the Brain of an Alzheimer's Patient By : Heather Colman
What is happening in the brain of an Alzheimer's patient to cause all of the unpleasant cognitive and behavioral symptoms of the sickness? Alois Alzheimer was the first to find the strange plaques and tangles characteristic of the sickness in the brain of one of his patients during an autopsy. He gave his name to the sickness despite the contribution his associate Emil Kraepelin made by isolating and identifying the symptoms of the disease.
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5). How to Survive as a Primary Caregiver By : Lynne Taetzsch
Copyright 2006 Lynne Taetzsch When we’re under stress as caregivers, it’s important to have outlets for relief and to periodically rejuvenate ourselves. Otherwise we do harm to ourselves and everyone around us. Now, getting relief is more easily said than done. Sometimes there’s just no alternative but to buck up under the load. However, even a small gesture can often be tremendously beneficial.
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6). Without Zinc You Are Headed Towards Dementia or Alzheimer's By :
Zinc is one of those minerals that have been discovered necessary to hold off the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's. Most older people and those with dementia and other mental disorders have been found to be deficient in zinc. In most studies zinc has been shown to improve mental capacity in elders. To get zinc into your blood stream you need to have a specific acid that is excreted by the pancreas.
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7). Heavy Metal Anchor Alzheimer's In Your Brain By :
Heavy metals and aluminum are in every part of our environment and food. These elements are deadly and you will benefit if you are aware of what they do where they come from. Brain tissue has an attraction for heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and others. When heavy metals appear in the brain they can interfere with your natural brain chemistry.
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8). Paranoia and Dementia: They Often Go Hand-In-Hand By : Molly Shomer
Dementia and paranoia seem to go together hand-in-hand. Just try to imagine how frustrating and frightening it must be to live in a world where your things constantly disappear, someone else is in control of your money, conversations often don't make sense, and you wake up every morning in a strange place. This is the world of the dementia sufferer.
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9). “Being a Primary Carer for a relative with Alzheimer’s disease – The Long Goodbye” By : Stephen Morgan
“I am a Carer”. There you go, “straight off the bat” as they say, I write this article (the first in a series) in my role as a Primary Carer first and author second. At present I am the primary carer for my elderly mother who is suffering from the advance stages of Alzheimer’s disease. It is desperately cruel disease (most are, I know) in that it robs people (by and large) of their dignity and their independence at a stage in life when they need it most.
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10). Herbs to Enhance Cognition and Ward Off Dementia By : Stephanie Young
It is never too early to take preventative measures to protect your neurological health. Herbal Medicine is a great ally to us in maintaining optimum cognitive function.
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11). Alzheimer’s Disease, The Horrific Stealer By : Dave Robinson
Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that can virtually steal away the memory and the abilities of innocent people. It is tragic when it happens and, unfortunately, it happens to many people each year. Are their cures? Is there hope for individuals who are faced with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease? Let us take a closer look at it and see just what it is and why it is such a horrific disease to have.
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12). Use Ginkgo Biloba to Starve Off Alzheimer's and Dementia By :
Dementia, Alzheimer's, and other mental diseases are accelerated by the, * The lack of blood to the brain * The lack of oxygen to the brain * The lack of minerals and vitamins to the brain * The lack of glucose to the brain * Increase of toxins to the brain. The lack of blood to the brain is caused by arteriosclerosis - plack buildup along the arteries causing them to narrow.
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13). Ways To Show Your Support of the Alzheimer’s Patient and Caregiver By : James Ellison
At some period in your life, somebody you know may become impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. And if it is a close friend or family member, you can display your support of the Alzheimer’s patient and the health professional through many ways. Alzheimer’s can be a lonely disease, but with your aid and support, it does not have to be. Following are some useful tips on ways you can affect the lives of the health care provider as well as the patient with the disease.
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14). Interpersonal Communication and Alzheimer’s By : Ryan Arsendatama
During the early stages of alzheimer's disease, there is no problem of understanding of simple speech. However, difficulties in finding and expressing the correct word usage can start very early on in the disease.
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15). Maintain Your Brain - Strategies to Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease By : Deb Powers
It's almost become a joke. Forget the word you wanted to use and joke 'Must be early Alzheimer's.' Lose track of where you left your keys? "Doh! Guess I'm getting Alzheimer's." Alzheimer's Disease is no joking matter, though, and we know it even under the casual, joking jabs at our own memory problems. I suspect that more than one of us, when those occasional lapses of memory happen, wonder if we really ARE starting to lose our memories to one of the most baffling and devastating diseases we know.
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16). Alzheimers or Aging? The Signs You Need To Know By : Warren Newson
How do you know if that forgetfulness you’ve had is an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, or just normal aging? You may forget the occasional name or sometimes have trouble thinking of the right word to use. Maybe you walk into another room and wonder what you were looking for. Is it Alzheimer’s, aging, or just plain being distracted, doing one thing while you’re thinking of another? There are signs to look out for, signs that tell you it’s time to get to the specialist and get checked out.
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17). 5 Tips For Alzheimer’s Care-Givers By : Carla James
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s is a hard job. The person is changing into someone else. They no longer have control over things they think and it can be scary for everyone. Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease and currently there is no cure. Former United States President Ronald Regan is perhaps the most well-know Alzheimer’s sufferer.
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18). What Is The Alzheimer's Disease You Ask By : James Ellison
Alzheimer's disease is likely one of the causes of Dementia. It is a chronic disease of the brain which in actuality starts in the cerebral cortex. It is usually defined by the gradual and progressive decay in a person's mental abilities. It impacts both sexes normally those who are over the age of sixty. Alzheimer's has been known to happen in people as young as forty.
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19). Identifying Symptoms Of Dementia By : Mike Herman
The mental disorder known as dementia affects the mind and memory of a patient. This condition is often quite difficult to accept and symptoms of dementia are generally dismissed for "senior moments" or "brain fogs" instead of taken as legitimate signs of a potentially serious medical issue.
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20). Causes for Memory Loss By : Mike Herman
To maintain normal function, the brain must receive a certain combination of nutrients and oxygen in order to serve you properly, and that includes general health down to remembering where you left your keys.
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21). How to Improve the Quality of Institutional Care By : Lynne Taetzsch
Copyright 2006 Lynne Taetzsch How can you ensure that your loved ones (let’s call them parents for the sake of this article) are getting the best possible care at a nursing home or assisted living facility? The first step is to pick the best institution you can afford, if you have a choice in the matter, but after that you can’t simply sit back and relax.
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22). Alzheimer's Disease - A Carer's Guide By : Tony Luck
There are various definitions of Alzheimer ’s disease including: - “The slow onset of memory loss leading to a gradual progression to a loss of judgement and changes in behaviour and temperament.” - “A living death” - “The global impairment of higher functions, including memory, the capacity to solve problems of day to day living, the performance of learned percepto-motor skills (for example tasks like washing, dressing and eating), and the control of emotional reactions in the absence of gross clouding of consciousness.
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23). Caregivers--Don't Become Control Freaks By : Lynne Taetzsch
Copyright 2006 Lynne Taetzsch When you’re a primary caregiver responsible for the well-being of your father, mother or another loved one, it’s easy to become obsessed with the details. You want to make sure your Dad isn’t eating rotten food, so you smell everything in his refrigerator. You note that your Mom’s hair is oily and stringy, so you insist she let you wash it.
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24). Memory Loss And The Elusive Self By : Mary Desaulniers
Copyright 2006 Mary Desaulniers I have no fear of death, but I am deathly frightened of losing my mind and memory. The idea of being trapped in a stranger’s body, lost, adrift in thought and time is more than I can bear. Friends have laughed at my fear; they have countered with glib remarks: ”At least you wouldn’t know you are in that condition. You would be so far gone in memory loss that you wouldn’t know your body is deteriorating.
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25). Everyday 9000 Americans Become Unexpected and Unprepared Caregivers By : Dale Adams
Most all of us are or will be caregivers sometime during our lives. If you assist an injured friend buying medicine, deliver food to an elder from your church, or visit mature family members – you are a caregiver. Care giving will become a common household term in future years. Currently 6000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday, 3800 will become 85, and 10,000 turn 50 years old - daily.
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