Scientists at Cambridge University’s Department of Chemistry believe they might have found a key which could help lead to an earlier diagnosis of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. These scientists have attempted to map the pathway which creates the “aberrant” proteins at the root of such conditions. This research, which was published in …
If you have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, chances are that you are trying to do everything that you can to avoid it. The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease published a special supplemental finding suggesting that caffeine may help to keep the brain functioning properly and help ward off Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here …
A new report finds that one in every three seniors now dies while suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. The rate of deaths related to Alzheimer’s disease rose 68% from 2000 to 2010, according to the report. At the same time, deaths from other major diseases, such as heart disease and HIV/AIDs, have …
As the disease progresses, people with Alzheimer’s become less and less able to take care of themselves. For this reason, it’s important for their caregivers and family to take preventive measures to ensure that their home and surroundings are as hazard-free as possible. Here are some steps that you can take to make your home …
Alzheimer’s symptoms vary. Not everyone will experience the same symptoms or progress at the same rate. Below is a seven stage framework based on a system developed by Barry Reisberg, M.D., Clinical Director of the New York University School of Medicine’s Silberstein Aging and Dementia Research Center. Stage 1: No Impairment (normal function) – …
Regular, nutritious meals may become a challenge for people with dementia. As a person’s cognitive function declines, he or she may become overwhelmed with too many food choices, forget to eat, or have difficulty with eating utensils. Proper nutrition is very important to keep the body strong and healthy. For a person who has Alzheimer’s …
A shocking new report from the Alzheimer’s Association finds that one in three adults over 65 dies with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The report reflects the scope of how degenerative neurological disease is affecting a rapidly aging population. According to the estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Alzheimer’s …
Whether we admit it or not, caring for a person with Alzheimer’s is hard work. You may have to deal with personality and difficult behaviors, be asked the same question over and over, and if you are not careful, your loved one may wander off. There may also come the point where you may have …
Want to keep your brain working the way you want it to? Then one of the best things to do is to eat right! “Nutrition is very, very important to brain health,” says Paul Nussbaum, Ph.D., a clinical neuropsychologist and member of the scientific advisory board for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. “Surprisingly, the brain …
If you are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, there will be some significant changes in your daily life. Things that you have once done easily will start to become increasingly difficult. The following suggestions may help you to cope with these changes and plan for them. Doing Difficult Tasks: You might find familiar activities such …
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