Information and opinions on Alzheimer's from YOGESH ANAND at OurAlzheimers.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/1873 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/1873/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/1873 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/1873/13106/smoking-disease Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:22:00 -0000 YOGESH ANAND       Let's read this letter first Dear Cecil:We all know smoking cigarettes can kill you, but it seems to me that, as with most vices, there's a difference between use and abuse. People who drink too much destroy their livers, but people who have one drink of red wine per day actually help their hearts. I'll gladly accept the fact that smoking several packs a day is harmful, but what about having only... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/1873/13106/smoking-disease http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/1873/10898/tool-early Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:51:00 -0000 YOGESH ANAND  The early stage of alzheimer's  is characterised by mild dementia , loss of short term memory , decreased judgement(safety concerns) and inability to comprehend abstract ideas . Reality orientation is quiet helpful for patients in early stages . Validation therapy is most appropiate for patients in stage 2 or 3 . These patients are unable to be reoriented and need reassurance and affirmation of their feelings and thoughts .Validation... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/1873/10898/tool-early