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Researchers at UCLA are using three-dimensional inaging to track the way Alzheimer’s disease spreads throughout the portion of the brain known as the hippocampus. This is the area connected with memory.
A conclusion is that with this technique it may be possible to follow the progression of Alzheimer’s in the brain of patients. Also doctors will be […]
We often hear the term, “The Long Goodby,” when referring to Alzheimer’s patients and their families. What does this mean?
If you’re caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, you’ll realize they slowly lose their memory and capabilities. They eventually become someone other than the person you’ve known as a mother, father, aunt, uncle, spouse, […]
When I see the brightly colored leaves of autumn in New Hampshire, where I live, I recall one season when Mother was in the mid stages of Alzheimer’s…before I had to move her from in her New York State home to mine. At that time my husband Jim and I traveled weekly the 275 miles to help […]
Grace, in her b5media blog, Flu Patrol (www.flupatrol.com) mentioned in a recent post that research indicates the family of viruses causing the common cold may cause Alzheimer’s in old age. This comes from a study at the Mayo Clinic.
This group of viruses is called picornaviruses. This memory loss can occur decades after a person is […]
Several years ago people were alarmed that aluminum might be the cause, or at least one of the causes, of Alzheimer’s. So they tried to discontinue using anything with aluminum. Rabbits in the laboratory apparently developed symptoms similar to those found in humans with Alzheimer’s, according to one study.
Now some research indicates that rabbits in […]
I’d heard some time ago that estrogen or hormone replacement therapy (HRT)can help prevent Alzheimer’s. My mom never took any hormone replacements after she reached menopause, and she developed Alzheimer’s disease. My mother-in-law used premarin for years and never acquired Alzheimer’s, although she developed breast cancer.
Was there any connection? I’ve wondered about this.
Recently I read an […]
Communication is one of the keys to families, spouses, friends, and even strangers getting along. What happens when the lines of communication have broken down? Sometimes this happens because of misunderstandings, disregard of other’s feelings, inability to put oneself in another’s shoes. Also, health situations can change our outlook and feelings, causing anger and resentments.
Alzheimer’s disease results in […]
Considering what I know now about Alzheimer’s and caregiving, I often wonder if I would be a better caregiver? Would I understand better what Mother and Auntie were going through? Would I have more patience? Would I learn to take better care of myself so I wasn’t so tired?
I don’t have an answer, but I […]
Patricia Lombreglia urges us to take a look at the candidates we’ll be voting for this Election Day and see which ones will be a voice for Alzheimer’s. She is President and CEO of the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Recently Ms. Lombreglia wrote a letter-to-the-editor of the Daily Record. Check for more information in the […]
ADEAR (Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center) offers much information about this disease, including free and low cost publications to help families deal with various aspects of caregiving and coping. These include anger, resource list, caregiving basics, coping with stress, long-term care questions, holiday hints for AD caregivers, and more.
You can download the free ones […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email], and Liz Lewis, RN for b5media.
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