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Dharma S Khalsa, MD

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Pioneer in Alzheimer Prevention via holistic medicine since 1993

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posted 09/10/2009, comments (2)

Why Taking Care of Your Brain is Just as Important as Taking Care of Your Body

I've just finished reading a pretty scientific article and want to share it with you. It highlights the importance of really focusing on taking care of your brain and not just your body. In the article, researchers uncovered an early disruption in the process of memory formation in people as they age who exhibit some early brain changes associated... Read more Chevron

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Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo

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posted 07/24/2009, comment (1)

Summer Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips Summer provides wonderful opportunities for families to create meaningful moments with loved ones diagnosed with dementia. Enjoying gardens, family cookouts, or holiday celebrations are fantastic ways to reminisce with your loved... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/15/2009, comment (1)

5 Steps to Compassionate Caregiving

Communicating with the Dementia or Alzheimer’s AfflictedBy Charlotte ParkerWe are all born with a desire to give and receive love. Circumstances we encounter throughout our lives may callous that need, but it never fully dissipates. Sadly, as we grow older, we oftentimes become more challenging to love, and illnesses such as dementia or... Read more Chevron

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butterflies88

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posted 03/27/2009, comments (8)

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I've been my moms caregiver since 2004. I have a aid for 6 hours a week and one day she goes to a daycare. My hubby and son help too. So I'm blessed to have the help. What is my gripe my brother is her power of attorney and I don't pay on any of the normal bills but I do get the goceries and satilite tv,internet. We take mom everywhere she has to... Read more Chevron

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author of monthly Wiser Now Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Tips

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posted 03/05/2009, comment (1)

Patterns of progression in Alzheimer’s disease, Part 3

One of the questions I am frequently asked by families and staff caring for people with Alzheimer's disease is how to better understand the patterns of progression during the slow deterioration of the brain. This blog entry is a continuation of excerpts from my book, Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving - an ABC Guide, as guidance on that topic. To order... Read more Chevron

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