July 10th, 2008
Dementia Awareness Week was running in England and Wales last week and is currently running in Northern Ireland this week.
And to make people more aware of dementia, the UK Alzheimer’s Society has created a Be Head Strong website full of useful and educational information to help people understand that they can reduce their risk of […]
By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment
July 9th, 2008
Laser Could Detect Alzheimer’s Early - “a new laser that harmlessly penetrates deep into the live brain could help diagnose Alzheimer’s before its most tragic effects are apparent…” (more)
Study points to cocktail therapy for Alzheimer’s - “A dietary cocktail that includes a type of omega-3 fatty acid can improve memory and learning in gerbils, according […]
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June 17th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
More food ideas from the Food Bloggers to spark up your meals and snacks.
Sometimes it’s so difficult to get Alzheimer’s patients to eat that something different might appeal to them. Also, experiment with something new for yourself that will add variety to your menus.
Ah! Here’s something at the top of the list of the “not-so-healthy” […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
June 12th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
Planning meals during busy summer months when children may be at home full time or you simply have many activities going on can be a challenge. for Alzheimer’s caregivers.
Why not consider these ideas from the group called the Food Bloggers?
At Busy Family Meals we learn about 30-minute meals!
Here at Alzheimer’s Notes, I call your attention to […]
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May 21st, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com With summer approaching (in the Northern Hemisphere), we begin to pull our shorts and bathing suits out of the closet and see if we can can fit into them. If they’re a bit snug (a lot snug) we begin thinking of losing a few pounds.
We’re not obese, but want to be comfortable in […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
April 30th, 2008
Video report about a recent Neurology journal article discussing diet and reducing Alzheimer’s Disease.
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By Liz Lewis -- 2 comments
April 27th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
Since caregivers usually have to prepare meals for their families and their Alzheimer’s patient, I’ll share with you some food information and recipes contributed by the Food Bloggers. This group combines their talents and shares their food blogs.
I thought it would be interesting to join the group since I write a print and online newspaper […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
March 13th, 2008
The Stop.Aging.Now website has an interesting article on how you can protect your brain with supplements.
The article Natural Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease looks at the various natural supplements that you can take and their effects on your brain.
It suggests the following supplements…
- Fish Oil
- Vitamin D
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12
- Curcumin
- Green Tea
- Ginkgo
- […]
By Liz Lewis -- 0 comments
February 11th, 2008
Moss Protein Plays Role In Alzheimer’s Disease, Researchers Believe - “Preventing Alzheimer’s disease is a goal of Raphael Kopan, Ph.D., professor of molecular biology and pharmacology at the Washington University School of Medicine. The moss plant Physcomitrella patens studied in the laboratory of Ralph S. Quatrano, Ph.D., the Spencer T. Olin Professor and chair of […]
By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment
January 30th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away, “ was a saying when I was a child. So we ate raw apples in season, as well as applesauce, canned stewed apples, and apple desserts throughout the year.
I often take an apple in my lunch and have always enjoyed them. My dad raised apples, a sideline […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments
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