Alzheimer's - All People Who Are Taking "none"

syed Iqbal Hussain shahid MD

posted 05/03/2008, comments (0)

Smoking and Alzheimer's

There have been conflicting studies in the past that emphasize the beneficial effects of smoking in preventing Alzheimer's illness. It is now proven that smoking has no beneficial effect whatsoever in Alzheimer's prevention. On the contrary smokers get Alzheimer's earlier and than non smokers. Here are the results of... Read more Chevron

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Karen E Wheeler

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posted 04/03/2008, comment (1)

Speak Out

Not only are we caregivers for our loved one's with Alzheimer's, we are also their advocates, champions and the voice for those who are no longer able to speak. If you haven't done so all ready, now is the time to speak out against Alzheimer's. Last month, the Alzheimer's Association released their 2008 Facts and Figures... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/30/2008, comment (1)

Caregiving - lessons learned from caring for my parents

I am pleased to comment here, and here is my story. I took on the complete caregiving responsibilities for my parents and thus freed my sister to live her life while I gave care. I felt blessed to be able to free my sister since she had raised 4 kids on her own. My background: I cared for both my Father and Mother in my... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/21/2007, comments (3)

My Brother In Law

My Brother In law takes care of his wife 24 hours a day. He insist this is part of his Marriage vows. I do not see how he is doing it but he does. She is my twin I have offered many times to help out but he says No He can handle it.She forgets when she eats and forgets what she does. She does not register. We told him would it not be easier... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/16/2007, comments (2)

A wonderful trip to Las vegas

We have just returned from Las Vegas and all three of us had a wonderful time. My MIL was tired after the long flight to LV but held up well once she began playing the penny slot machines. She loves those crazy things. We made sure that one of us was with her at all times while playing as her eyesight is not good and we wanted her to feel... Read more Chevron

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