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Alzheimer’s Notes

January 22nd, 2008

Dogs get Alzheimer’s Disease too…

Does your dog…
get ‘lost’ when wandering around the house and seem to get stuck in corners and behind furniture?
isn’t deaf but starts to ignore you when you call his/her name?
start having ‘accidents’ around the house even right after having been outside ?
he cocker spaniel who gets “stuck” in corners or behind furniture…
It could be that […]

By Liz Lewis -- 3 comments

January 21st, 2008

Alzheimer’s Disease: One family’s story.

My mother stuck her head into the basement office of the house I shared with my parents in St. Catharines, Ont. “Don’t tell your father,” she said timidly, “but I can’t remember how to use the washing machine.”
So begins an article that is featured in the February 2008 issue of Canadian Living. Written by […]

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January 19th, 2008

All About Alzheimer’s Carnival…

Hi everyone and welcome to this month’s ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival. We have some great posts for you to check out.

Doug Green over at My-Caboodle has written about Two Things I’m Learning about Alzheimer’s.

Chris Christensen from Inside Chris’s Head looks at why Education Does Not Prevent Alzheimer’s. In fact, Chris tells us that […]

By Liz Lewis -- 3 comments

January 18th, 2008

Ways to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Prevention is always better than cure so have a read of this article 30 Ways To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease to get some great ways to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.
1. Take Fish Oil Supplements
2. Exercise Daily
3. Do Sudoku’s & Crossword Puzzles
4. Read Something Challenging Daily
5. Eat Healthy
6) Engage In A Debate
read the […]

By Liz Lewis -- 2 comments

January 17th, 2008

Camera as memory for Alzheimer’s patients ?

Can a wearable digital camera help jog the memory of those with memory problems.
It’s an idea that is gaining momentum. Sensecam, a camera produced by Microsoft, is currently being tested by a number of universities in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Sensacam fits in the palm of your hand and can store […]

By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment

January 10th, 2008

‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival Reminder.

Well, it’s almost time again for the monthly ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival.
Remember last months carnival.
Well, this second one looks to be bigger and better…
So what are you waiting for.
Come and join the fun.
Send in your submission now on the official submission form…
Tags: Alzheimers, Alzheimers+awareness, alzheimers+carnival, Alzheimers+education, Alzheimers+information, Alzheimers+news+stories, General

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January 7th, 2008

NYC Museum of Modern Art used for Alzheimer’s therapy.

Documentary by NHK (Japanese Public Broadcasting) that looks at the use of art as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

Tags: Alzheimers, Alzheimers+art, Alzheimers+awareness, Alzheimers+Daily+News, Alzheimers+education, Alzheimers+information, Alzheimers+news+stories, Alzheimers+NFL, alzheimers+therapy, General, News

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January 5th, 2008

New York Times looks at Alzheimer’s Disease.

Just after Christmas, the New York Times ran number of articles on Alzheimer’s Disease as part of their Six Killers series. The Six Killers series looks aat the leading causes of illness and death in the United States - heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Here’s the links to the […]

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January 2nd, 2008

MIT AgeLab provides tools to help families deal with drivers with dementia.

Discussion on warning signs that indicate that it’s time for someone with Alzheimer’s to stop driving and how to approach the subject.

Tags: Alzheimers, Alzheimers+assistance, Alzheimers+driving, Alzheimers+education, Alzheimers+family+relations, General

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December 31st, 2007

Tackling the Myths of Alzheimer’s Disease.

A four part short film series created by Dr. Peter Whitehouse and Danny George, the authors of “The Myth of Alzheimer’s”.
Tackling the Myth of Alzheimer’s Disease

Myth 1: Alzheimer’s is a Singular Disease

Myth 2: People ‘Get’ Alzheimer’s in Old Age

Myth 3: We Can Cure Alzheimer’s Disease

Tags: Alzheimers, Alzheimers+awareness, Alzheimers+communication, Alzheimers+Daily+News, Alzheimers+education, Alzheimers+information, Alzheimers+news+stories, Alzheimers+questions, General, […]

By Liz Lewis -- 3 comments