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posted 07/10/2009, comments (0)

Tips for managing vascular dementia

Tips for managing vascular dementia Although there is no proof that normal function can be restored once damage has been done to brain tissue, there are ways to prevent further damage. Coping with memory loss can be challenging, but here are some practical ways to manage with those deficits: Keep a journal... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 07/08/2009, comments (0)

Study Shows Caffeine Reverses Alzheimer’s in Rats

Over thirty years ago, when I was pregnant with my first son, there were dire warnings for pregnant women to avoid caffeine. Coffee was particularly a "no no." I was told my children could be born with multiple sets of fingers if I indulged in caffeinated beverages, particularly coffee. Well, being a good earth mother, I wasn't going to... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/07/2009, comments (2)

Reducing Stress in Early Stage Alzheimer’s

Being diagnosed with a dementia like Alzheimer's is intimidating. To know that your future involves cognitive decline and lack of personal control, is very frightening. In this sharepost I have put together a few strategies that I know can help to reduce stress and help you maximize your coping strategies. Negative feelings such... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/06/2009, comment (1)

HOPE - PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE

In 1970 they did studies on Alzheimer's patients using Phosphatidyserine. The studies were amazing. It worked. Please look up the studies yourself. Here are the web-sites. ALZHEIRMER'S IS THERE HOPE ? FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY WEB ADDRESSES http://www.intelegen.com Then go to next Then to... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/06/2009, comments (2)

6 Suggestions for People Who Have Just Been Diagnosed with Dementia

I wish my mother had been willing to find out what was behind her memory loss earlier. In (my) ideal world, such a diagnosis would have allowed Mom to come to terms with her loss as well as let family members and friends know how better to help her (and to express our love and admiration for her). So based on hindsight, I’d like to... Read more Chevron

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