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An Alzheimer's guide, with links, news, and comments. The disease is progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia, first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech.

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People With Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Should Avoid Certain Drugs

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From: dementiaviews.blogspot.com

By Jeanine Kendle The elderly with Alzheimers or another dementia generally tolerate drugs more poorly than healthy older individuals. Increased sensitivity to certain side effects, difficulty following drug regimens and decreased ability to recognize and report adverse events are common reasons. The elderly with Alzheimers and related dementias also are susceptible to develop drug- induced cognitive impairment (loss of the ability to reason) than other healthy adults. Medications with... Read Full Story

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What a Happy Day!!

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From: wolfdogqueen.blogspot.com

Yesterday was the fourth of July, I decided I would take my Mom out of the nursing home and Dye her hair/cut it and take her out later on to see the fireworks! I was excited, it has been five years since she has seen them maybe six. Last year my dad talked me out of doing, said the noises would scare her, but I was ignorant this year. The fourth of July was always my moms favorite Holiday to celebrate, outside of Christmas. She couldnt take her eyes off of them, and the most wonderful part is... Read Full Story

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Are Odd Behaviors Signs of Alzheimer’s?

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From: www.caregrade.com

by Jacqueline Marcell Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease is a scary thought for everyone, but the good news is if it is caught early, there are several medications that can slow down the progression of the disease, delaying the need for fulltime or nursing home care. The problem is that the earliest signs come on so slowly and are so intermittent, that most people and their families just chalk them up to getting older and live in denial that anything is really wrong. A terrific... Read Full Story

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Alzheimer’s disease and dementia friendly gardens and water

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From: activitiesdirector.blogspot.com

Those with dementia like the outdoors. Planting easy to grow plants that do not need a lot of care are best. A safe place outside is best. However you can have an indoor garden or some potted plants like herbs. Herbs are edible and easy to grow. They can be harvested often and used in some recipes. You may want to have some spare plants in case the ones the dementia person grows do not do too well. Post a response if you would like more specifics The sound of water trickling somewhere... Read Full Story

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Welcome to Zimbio!

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This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant personal stories. You can also comment on and rate existing blog entries, to voice your opinion and to help the community identify which members and entries on the portal are must-reads. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this portal? Well, then put on your journalist’s... Read Full Story

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How to Decrease Forgetfulness

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From: antiagingreports.blogspot.com

The process of aging affects us physically and mentally. Forgetfulness is a normal aspect of aging, but in some individuals may progress to a more advanced disorder known as dementia. Dementia is a neurological disorder that affects the ability to speak, reason, remember, and move. Alzheimer's Disease is the most common form of dementia and as it progresses may affect language, reasoning and understanding. The first sign of Alzheimer's Disease is usually forgetfulness. The exact cause... Read Full Story

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Prion is pronounced prē'ŏn

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From: baudrunner.blogspot.com

Most people are under the impression that we do not know what causes the debilitating disease called Alzheimer's. We used to call it Senility. Doctors called it Dementia, and at one time considered it a normal part of aging. Some 50% of the population will display symptoms of this tragic disease after age eighty. The disease was first described in 1906 by Dr. Alois Alzheimer, after whom the disease is named, after he autopsied the brain of a 51 year-old patient who showed severe symptoms of... Read Full Story

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MEDLINE Accepts Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal Of The Alzheimer's Association

Elsevier and the Alzheimer's Association announced that Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has been selected for inclusion in MEDLINE.

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IQ and vascular dementia

Vascular dementia occurs when the blood flow to the brain is impaired and is the most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. A study of people in Scotland, who took an IQ test in 1932 when they were 11, has found that the people who went on to develop vascular dementia were 40% more...

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Dementia care crisis looms

National director of Alzheimers New Zealand Lucille Ogston explains why the number of Kiwis with dementia is set to double in less than 20 years

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Memory boost for dementia sufferers

People suffering from Alzheimer's disease have a greater memory than was previously thought, psychologists have announced.

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Alzheimer's Assn. Chapter Slates Ed.....

The Alzheimer's Association WNY Chapter will hold a dementia education session on ''Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia'' from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Comfort Today, 17 Gifford Ave., adjacent to ...

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Dementia Care Crisis Looms, Warns Alzheimers NZ

The Government needs to act now to prevent a crisis of care for people living with dementia in New Zealand.

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Improve Memory Loss How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Posted By : Susan Nickerson

Did you know that memory loss in old age can progress to full Alzheimers disease? There is no cure for Alzheimers, but it can be prevented. Discover how the Alzheimers Research and Prevention Foundation promotes a breakthrough treatment strategy to improve memory loss and prevent Alzheimers. More...

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Dementia is not suffered just by older generations

HEATHER Roberts was only 50 years old when she discovered she had Alzheimer's disease.

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Dementia crisis looms

The Government needs to act now to prevent a crisis of care for dementia sufferers, says Alzheimers New Zealand, which yesterday revealed the results of a ...

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New drug offers hope for Alzheimer's victims

As many as five-million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life.

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