Alzheimer's - People Who Are Caregivers

syed Iqbal Hussain shahid MD

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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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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posted 04/24/2008, comments (13)

This is harder than anything else I've dealt with.

My husband and I have been caring for his aunt for over a year now. When we first got the call that she was in the hospital due to a stoke for not taking her medication. Then we found out she had dementia, so we moved back to where she lived to care for her. Once we got to town we found out that her niece was taking her to court for... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/12/2008, comments (6)

comment on "Whites fare worst with Alzheimer's disease"

Who wants to survive longer with Alzheimer's? Put me in front of a train, drop me off the bridge - please. Studies like this a a waist of resources that should be directed at prevention and/or cures.

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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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