Alzheimer's - All People Who Are Interested In "Alzheimer's"

Sandy

I have vascular dementia. Living with faith and determination.

posted 09/27/2008, comments (4)

Caregiver with dementia....comparable differences

I have been a caregiver to my son who has Learning differences and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Many of his learning differences are comparable to my deficits. Auditory memory,short term memory and written language. I had researched and found anything and everything to help my child. I always tried to put myself in his shoes...now, I am walking... Read more Chevron

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Spotted Dog

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I am 57 diagnosed in March 08 with Early Onset Alzheimer's

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (4)

The Responsibility Police Are Gone

Hello Everyone, Amazing, the Responsibility Police, sometimes known as the Guilt Patrol, or the You Gotta Guys, are gone from my life as I knew it. I realized this wonderful fact this morning when I woke. It just popped into my head. They are gone! I only have to take care of myself today. I am only responsible for me. Me... Read more Chevron

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Sofia

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posted 08/29/2008, comment (1)

More Amyloid Beta Protein News

Researchers tracking protein in the brain have noticed hourly changes in the amyloid beta protein, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists used samples of brain fluid from the cells of 18 patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries. Researchers found that the recovery from these brain injuries was... Read more Chevron

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syed Iqbal Hussain shahid MD

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posted 05/04/2008, 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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Caring kb

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posted 05/16/2008, comments (2)

Another understaffed, sad, situation.

Dad fell and broke his hip Christmas night. To make a long story short...it was frustrating both in the hospital and rehabilitation, with the lack of knowledge that the staff in both facilities were equipped with in regards to Dementia. One good thing that happened, was that a Nurse from the Nursing Service now comes by twice a week and checks on... Read more Chevron

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