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Alzheimer’s Notes

Archive for the ‘Alzheimer's/Diet’ Category

July 10th, 2008

Dementia Awareness Week in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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

Alzheimer’s News From Around the World.

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 […]

By Liz Lewis -- 0 comments

June 17th, 2008

Healthy & Not-So-Healthy Foods from the Food Bloggers

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

Suggestions for Summer Meals in an Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Home

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

May 21st, 2008

Global Warming and it’s Connection With Shorts & Bathing Suit Weather, Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Patients

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

Diet and Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.

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

The Food Bloggers Share Recipes with Alzheimer’s Caregivers

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

Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease.

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

Alzheimer’s News from around the world.

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

Apples May Be Good for Alzheimer’s, too.

 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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