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Whenever you read articles concerning health conditions that might accelerate Alzheimer’s, do you see if you can discover any connection to your family member?
I often do that…try to seek answers for Mother and Auntie’s affliction with this disease, even though they passed away several years ago. When I learn that a specific food, medicine, health condition may […]
A recent article at BBC News highlights a connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
According to Professor Clive Ballard, director of research at the Alzheimer’s Society, “Obesity is a huge risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. People who are obese at 60 are twice as likely to develop dementia by the time they are 75. If we’re […]
There are so many interesting blogs out in cyberspace that tackle the issues of Alzheimer’s Disease. Most focus on research, education, and resources. But many have evolved because the blogger has someone in their life who has Alzheimer’s disease. These types of blogs are similar to the old fashioned diary or journal and offer a […]
In the news, you’ll find recent reports concerning Omega-3 supplements and the possibility that they may, in some instances, help decrease depression and the agitation that’s often associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ruth, at b5media’s Eating Fabulous blog wrote about this, Omega-3 Supplements Against Alzheimer’s Symptoms. She also refers to the research being done on this at […]
Isn’t is fascinating that people can work together from all parts of the globe these days whether it’s to exchange views on a topic, collaborate on research, give encouragement, provide news, or simply chat? This has become such a “shrinking” world as far as people forming business and personal friendships and collaborating on […]
In case you’ve ever wanted to know more about the bloggers who write Alzheimer’s Notes, you can stop by Yvonne Russell’s blog. Recently she interviewed me for the article, The Web - Your Partner in Promotion, at Grow Your Writing Business. Although this interview refers to one of my other b5media’s blogs, Home Biz Notes, it provides […]
So many people consider caring for an Alzheimer’s patient a hopeless situation, one filled with saddness and dispair. Frequently whatever is written or filmed contains the aura of hopelessness.
I’m glad there’s an increasing awareness of Alzheimer’s and it’s devastation to family members, victims, and society. However, I like people to realize that, since we can’t, at […]
A two minute slideshow of people living in an Alzheimer’s facility in Orange County. This project by Mary Amor was done for the 2005 OCC Social Issues Documentary Photography Scholarship.
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As I researched buttons for a post on my Quilting and Patchwork blog, I recalled how buttons and other mementos entertained my mom and often brought back memories after she developed Alzheimer’s.
“Do you know, we had buttons on our shoes,” Mother informed me as she played with the buttons I was sewing on a blouse. […]
A federally funded project run by Oregon Health and Science University is placing sensor monitors in 300 homes around Portland, Oregon.
Why ?
To see if round-the-clock tracking of older person’s activities can provide clues to impeding Alzheimer’s disease.
As Dr Jeffery Kaye explained at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Prevention of Dementia, “measuring how […]
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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