I cringe this time of year when the first major winter storm hits the New York area, like it did last week. I think about the homeless children without warm coats - and about individuals with Alzheimer's disease who become lost.
The risk of becoming lost and the dangers it poses to someone with dementia exist year-round, of course. But during certain weather conditions, this behavior can be even more hazardous: hypothermia during extreme cold weather and dehydration during extreme heat.
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In my previous blog, I wrote about an encouraging study of a drug called Dimebon. This drug, if approved, may help people with Alzheimer's... Read more »
The Mediterranean diet is hard to beat for health reasons. In the article Is Heart-Healthy Good for the Brain? the Mediterranean diet was... Read more »
November 2008 Gingko biloba, one of the most popular herbs taken in the USA and in Europe, has been shown to have no effect in reducing... Read more »
For Alzheimer's, prevention is the best medicine. A holistic Alzheimer's disease prevention strategy involving mind, body, nutrition,... Read more »
In previous blogs, in the spring of 2008 and the fall of 2007, I discussed different behavioral strategies for which there is some support... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Alzheimer's Disease
An article appeared in 2007 in the journal International Review of Psychiatry (Volume 19, Issue 6:pp. 693-706) which reviewed the current knowledge... Read more »
1. Finish a crossword puzzle. Just like a walk exercises your body, puzzles give your brain a workout. Think how satisfying it is to fill in that... Read more »
An analysis by an independent government panel has found that there is not enough research to back the claim that games, puzzles, or eating a... Read more »
Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz) disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be overlooked because they resemble signs of natural aging. However, extreme memory loss or other... Read more »
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