MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver' source. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:41:41 +0100 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/426620603/alzheimers-disease-genetics-fact-sheet.html More and more baby boomers and older people are calling and emailing asking questions about Alzheimer's disease. The majority of those calling are related to someone that has or is suffering from Alzheimer's. The most common questions I am asked is, "what can I do." Next in line are questions related to genetic predisposition. I am not surprised that the majority of these contacts are from concerned women.The information below answers some of the questions about genetics and Alzheimer's disease. The article also addresses the frequently asked question: should I get tested to determine if I am predisposed by genetics to Alzheimer's disease?Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact SheetIntroductionScientists do not yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the more they le... I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892203 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1892203 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/401827286/combining-alzheimer-drugs-helps-slow.html These findings should bring hope to those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. Baby boomers should take note. clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.comMy mother is currently moving into the medium stage of Alzheimer's so for us this is exciting news. I intend to send this information to our personal care physician and discuss it with him immediately."Finding something that could actually modify the course of the disease is the Holy Grail of Alzheimer's treatment, but we really don't know if that is happening or what the mechanism behind these effects might be," Alireza Atri explains. "What we can say now is that providers should help patients understand that the benefits of these drugs are long term and may not be apparent in the first months of treatment. Even if a patient's sym... I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1826360 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1826360 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/384399500/wonderful-moment-in-time-mom-dances-for.html Wonderful people.I have a vivid image of the look on mom's face and of us dancing. I will have that image in my mind forever. This is the kind of moment that really knocks home to me why I am here with mom. Moments like this help keep me energized and focused. My name is Bob and I am the sole caregiver for my mother who suffers from Alzheimer's disease.One of the biggest problems I face as a caregiver is keeping my mother socialized. If it was up to her she would sit around all day in the dark, rarely speaking. If you have experienced this you know how really disconcerting this can be.About two years ago, I decided to take my mother out to the Banana Boat in Boynton Beach. The Banana Boat is an outdoor restaurant on the Intercoastal Waterway. The "Boat" has an outdoor restaurant and an ou... I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1769363 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1769363 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/365942282/medicare-drug-benefit-premiums-rise-but.html clipped from blogs.wsj.comThe average premium Medicare beneficiaries pay for prescription drug coverage will rise 12% next year — though in real terms that’s only three bucks a month more than they’re already paying.Based on bids from the private insurers who provide the Medicare Part D benefit, the feds said yesterday that the average premium next year would be $28 a month. (UnitedHealth, Humana and Cigna are among those providing the plans, Bloomberg notes.)The rise is due largely to people taking more medicines, and to the rising cost of drugs, the Associated Press says.It’s worth noting that many of the most expensive drugs on the market now, such as some cancer treatments given via infusion, are covered by a different Medicare benefit, so the high cost of those drugs doesn’t... I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709854 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1709854 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/362466360/tell-next-us-president-to-make.html clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.comOn January 20, 2009 - just a little more than five months from now - a new President of the United States will take office.No matter who you want to win the election, as supporters of the Alzheimer's Association, there is one thing on which we all agree: the next president must make the United States the world leader in Alzheimer care and research!That's why, as part of our advocacy and awareness initiatives for World Alzheimer's Day, we're asking caring and compassionate individuals like you to sign the Alzheimer's Association Proclamation to the next President! Make your voice heard in support of more Alzheimer care and research!We need at least 50,000 signatures to be delivered to the new president in January!Please sign the Proclamation to... I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696498 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1696498 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/361476715/researchers-identify-promising.html Researchers Identify Promising Indicators and Targets for Drug Development Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified a technique to detect the progression of Alzheimer’s disease earlier. By catching Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms are apparent, physicians can prescribe treatments to slow down the disease progression.“With the development of this technique, we hope clinicians will be able to detect structural brain changes that are typical of Alzheimer’s disease earlier, before individuals present cognitive decline, by measuring levels of brain deterioration,” said Dr. Davatzikos. “We plan to integrate MRI with other biomarkers and especially with imaging of amyloid plaques, the protein deposits in the brain associated with Alzheimer... I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696500 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1696500 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/361476714/al-108-allon-therapeutics.html “This positive aMCI clinical trial makes AL-108 the first drug to validate in humans the potential of the ‘tangle’ pathway in memory disorders present in Alzheimer’s disease,” Dr. Schmechel said. Allon Therapeutics presents AL-108 human efficacy data at world’s leading Alzheimer’s disease conferenceA potential new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that reduces the classic Alzheimer’s “tangle” pathology in mice has also improved specific memory function in humans with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a presentation today at a news conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association at their International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ICAD 2008).Dr. Donald E. Schmechel, a Duke Unive... I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696499 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1696499 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/360428394/taurx-therapeutics-new-treatment-halts.html clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.comThe results of the Phase 2 study of TauRx's new treatment strongly suggest that it is possible to halt progression in mild and moderate Alzheimer's. TauRx is continuing to refine its treatment and hopes that restoration may be possible at least at the earlier stages with improved versions of its drug. Tangles are already destroying nerve cells in parts of the brain critical for memory in people in their fifties and upwards. The ultimate goal is to develop a product that is convenient for patients that could be widely used at the very earliest stages of the disease, long before patients experience the first symptoms of Alzheimer's.  Amazon.com Widgets (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1694065 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1694065 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/354535992/special-reminder-pbs-presents-future-of.html PBS will present a special evening of programming focused on Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, August 3 starting at 9 p.m.The programming starts with a national encore broadcast of the Emmy-Award-winning THE FORGETTING: A Portrait of Alzheimer's, followed by a new half-hour discussion, The Future of Alzheimer's, moderated by actor and Alzheimer's champion David Hyde Pierce. Amazon.com Widgets (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677464 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1677464 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/351689308/diverse-approaches-to-alzheimer.html clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.comA lot of good and encouraging news continues to come out of this week's Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2008.--18-Month Data from an Extension of a Pivotal Trial of Dimebon in Alzheimer's--First U.S. Double-Blind Phase II Clinical Trial of IVIg (Immunotherapy) in Alzheimer's--Phase II Immunotherapy Trial with LY2062430 in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's--Antidementia Drugs Contribute to Longer Life in People with Alzheimer's Read More......  (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671914 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1671914 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/350821820/abnormal-thyroid-levels-can-increase.html A year or so ago I first read about hyperthyroidism and its connection to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. I asked our doctor to check my mother. He termed the results as suspicious and prescribed a drug for her thyroid. After about two months my mother started smiling more and laughing. Was it the drug? I'll never know for certain. Buy, my belief is it does help. If you have a loved one suffering from an early stage of Alzheimer's or dementia I suggest you get the thyroid checked. clipped from www.healthnews.comThyroid disease, resulting from either low or high thyrotropin levels, has been found to be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women only. Thyrotropin is a hormone that affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels. When a patient has low level... I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668799 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1668799 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/348657743/new-research-shows-that-people-with.html I have been writing about Alzheimer's and exercise on the Alzheimer's Reading Room blog for years. I believe that exercise is a key component in fighting off the devastating effects of Alzheimer's on my mother--now 92 years old. Exercising in a gym also gives my mother an added boost by keeping her socialized. Most days my mother goes kicking and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1661070 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:46:19 +0100 1661070 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/344737992/pet-doors-opening-at-assisted-living.html This is an excellent article that I read at HealthCentral.com. I know from first hand experience about the wonderful effect a cat can have on a person suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Just watching this effect can bring you joy and happiness. Follow the link in the clip to read the entire article. It is a good read. clipped from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652695 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:37 +0100 1652695 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/344767421/health-benefits-of-pets.html I know first hand how a cat can benefit a person suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Also, see the article below from HealthCentral.com for more about the benefits of pets in assisted living facilities. clipped from www.cdc.govMost households in the United States have at least one pet. Why do people have pets? There are many reasons. Some of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652694 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:56:25 +0100 1652694 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/334580534/intel-receives-fda-market-clearance-on.html This is an important new product and brings state of the art technology to patients that are chronically ill or in need of constant care giving. I think this could become an important tool for caregivers. For those who must work it could certainly provide some piece of mind and allow them to keep their loved one at home rather then have them... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618218 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:53:49 +0100 1618218 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/330969629/study-points-to-dietary-cocktail-for.html This is the kind of science that really gets me excited. clipped from web.mit.eduThe combination of supplements, which contains three compounds normally found in the bloodstream, is now being tested in Alzheimer's patients. The cocktail has previously been shown to promote growth of new brain connections in rodents."It may be possible to use this... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1606313 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:32:02 +0100 1606313 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/330102645/what-i-wish-id-done-differently.html Been there, done that. An excellent article worth reading and passing along to friend. I found out that one of the most important decision that can ever be made is the selection of an excellent personal physician. Are they still updating their education? This is one question I would ask. And the first thing I would recommend is asking... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1606314 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:05:26 +0100 1606314 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/325863024/national-policy-discussion-on.html This looks interesting and hopefully will lead to some real action. I'll try to post highlights of the conference as they become available. clipped from www.newswise.comThe Alzheimer Research Forum, the Web’s foremost community of AD researchers, in collaboration with the Geoffrey Beene Foundation Alzheimer’s Initiative and Alzheimer’s Study... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575696 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:28:54 +0100 1575696 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/324031203/worried-about-your-memory.html You can obtain this free booklet by clicking the link in the clip. If you prefer paste this link into your browser. http://tinyurl.com/46r8h4 clipped from www.alzheimers.org.ukWorried about your memory? BookletThis booklet is designed to help you understand more about memory loss, so that if you are worried - either about your own or someone... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561422 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:38:38 +0100 1561422 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/324014404/lack-of-hdl-cholesterol-linked-to.html If you are predisposed to Alzheimer's by birth you might want to take a close look at this article and vdieo. My mother falls into this category so it does concern me. clipped from health.usnews.comNews today that low levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol raises a person's risk of memory loss and memory loss and dementia may send many folks... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561423 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:08:34 +0100 1561423 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/324014405/flurizans-failure-leaves-key-alzheimers.html clipped from blogs.wsj.comThough Myriad Genetics was hoping its experimental Alzheimer’s drug Flurizan would surprise naysayers in the scientific and investment communities, the company instead announced that its Phase III clinical trial did indeed fail.The company said Monday that the 18-month, 1,684-patient study – the largest... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561424 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:52:52 +0100 1561424 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/315664784/doctor-will-see-you-on-webcam-now.html Depending on cost this might work very well for people without health insurance. Many illnesses require a simple prescription for an antibiotic. Many people I know can't get into a doctor on the first day when they start feeling ill. As a result, the lack of immediate treatment and a prescription drug causes the illness to linger and lengthens... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531912 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:26:50 +0100 1531912 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/314819266/grape-seed-extract-may-reduce-cognitive.html This inforamtion about grape seed extract and MegaNatural-AZ. is new to me and I thought I would pass it along. Since I am genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's via birth I am always searching for information and alternatives that might be beneficial in the long run. clipped from www.sfn.orgA compound found in grape seed extract reduces plaque... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526943 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:58:55 +0100 1526943 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/314753880/fish-oil-pinch-spurs-search-for.html I guess we can expect prices for Omega-3 to start rising fast soon. My mother and I take three capsules each every day so cost could become an issue at some point. As for genetically modified Omega-3, I guess we will make the decision when the new products become available. clipped from blogs.wsj.comThe global commodities boom extends even to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526944 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:48:24 +0100 1526944 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/314753882/doctors-lessons-from-dying-patient.html Sometimes patients know they’re about to die. Doctors, accustomed to saving lives rather than passively awaiting death, don’t always handle those situations all that well. clipped from blogs.wsj.com“Even though death is an inevitable part of the human condition, it’s not something that most doctors, including me, ever get too comfortable with,”... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526945 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:40:39 +0100 1526945 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/313798103/ginkgo-biloba-does-not-help-people-with.html clipped from www.alzheimers.org.ukGinkgo biloba has no benefit for people with dementia, according to new Alzheimer's Society research. One of the longest and most rigorous studies yet on Ginkgo biloba found it does not slow progression of dementia and does not significantly effect cognitive function or quality of life.The study was the first to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526946 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:49:25 +0100 1526946 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/313072654/alzheimers-reading-room-i-broke-down-on.html The article on the following page is important and uplifting. I remember during those first few months of caring for my mother how sad and frustrated I was feeling. Then, I met a young couple in the gym that had gone through the entire experience from beginning to end with their mother who suffered and died from Alzheimer's disease. I remember as... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522548 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:19:45 +0100 1522548 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/303744087/early-alzheimer-patients-speak-up-for.html Those in early stages of disease increasingly lobby for better care, research. To me this is very uplifting. My mother refuses to believe she suffers from Alzheimer's or dementia. This makes the situation much more difficult to handle. I am sure I am not alone in this. Follow the link the clip to read the complete story. clipped from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1492391 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:57:46 +0100 1492391 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/297833831/alzheimer-and-communication-take-few.html When my mother would say something mean, nonsensical or just downright crazy it would bring up emotions like anger in me immediately. Imagine a person being very mean to you and how you might feel. Since I was raised in a feisty Italian-American family it was not unusual for my “temper” to flair. Alzheimer' and Communication, Take a Few Deep... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467963 Sun, 25 May 2008 16:52:56 +0100 1467963 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/295389543/day-care-for-older-dementia-patients.html This is a clip of a research study. The conclusions are important and indicate that day care can be effective in reducing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia patients. Also alleviates caregiver burden. My own experience shows that social interaction does have a very positive effect on my mother and her behavior. clipped from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461332 Wed, 21 May 2008 22:53:37 +0100 1461332 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/295389544/health-tip-keeping-caregiver-healthy.html Eating healthy and exercise are of paramount importance. clipped from www.medicinenet.comCaregiving is one of the toughest jobs around. It is both emotionally and physically draining.The American Heart Association offers these suggestions for those who assist others to help them feel energized, refreshed and happy:Make exercise a regular part of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461333 Wed, 21 May 2008 22:44:01 +0100 1461333 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/295080105/alzheimers-caregivers.html I recently received my copy of Alzheimer's Caregivers . This free handbook and tip sheet is well worth obtaining. You can get up to three free copies so its also easy to share. Get your free copy. If you obtain the handbook, please let me know your reaction. Feel free to email this post to your friends and relatives. The 36-Hour Day: A... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1458940 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:19:18 +0100 1458940 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/292420291/wii-fit_17.html This is an excellent article about the new fitness module for Wii. I am considering getting this for my mother who suffers from Alzheimer's. Along with this I hope to get friends to come over and bowl with her. This would satisfy two important needs: exercise and social interaction. Follow the link to read the article. I'll let you know. clipped... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450462 Sat, 17 May 2008 17:54:07 +0100 1450462 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/286268608/caring-today-contest.html clipped from thecaregiver.blogspot.com"The Caring Today contest is a way for caregivers to get the word out about their experiences," said Strecker Richard. "We are honored to provide family caregivers a chance to be heard and to support these dedicated, under-recognized heroes. We're excited that Home Instead Senior Care is offering $16,000 worth... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1429394 Thu, 08 May 2008 18:01:14 +0100 1429394 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/285392582/alzheimers-question-2-is-it-alzheimers.html Q. Many people assume that if an older person becomes forgetful and can no longer deal with some of the basic activities of daily living, he or she must have Alzheimer’s disease. A sad case in point: My father’s internist diagnosed him with Alzheimer’s disease last year (my father was then 80) and prescribed medication that didn’t seem to help at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426918 Wed, 07 May 2008 14:03:32 +0100 1426918 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/285392581/retail-clinic-closures-not-unlike-dot.html clipped from blogs.wsj.comRetail clinics are hitting some tough realities as they move past the era of hype.Like the Internet, the clinics aren’t going away. But an initial wave of enthusiasm does seem to be passing, as some clinics go bust and others scale back expansion plans, the WSJ reports.  [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426917 Wed, 07 May 2008 14:02:03 +0100 1426917 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/284085837/alzheimers-question-1-where-can-i-get.html Q. My wife’s doctor thinks she may have an early form of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s been a week since he gave us that devastating news, but I now feel able to gather my wits and do whatever I can to help get her the best care. We are retired, 78 years old, and able to travel to any center that is recommended. What medical specialists should we seek... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1420697 Mon, 05 May 2008 17:49:33 +0100 1420697 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/284023853/rehabiltation-therapy-causes-increase.html Might benefit those predisposed to Alzheimer's via genetics. clipped from www.newswise.comEdward Taub, Ph.D., a UAB neuroscientist and developer of Constraint-Induced (CI) therapy, and Lynne Gauthier, a graduate student at UAB, discuss findings showing that CI therapy produces an increase in the gray matter of the brain of stroke patients who... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1420698 Mon, 05 May 2008 15:40:09 +0100 1420698 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/281580570/health-implications-of-family.html Follow the link for additional information. Sponsored by the National Institute for Health this looks like it could be very informative and of great value to caregivers. This is only a short list of the topics being covered. clipped from videocast.nih.govView event:You will be able to view the event at http://videocast.nih.gov when the event... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1413647 Thu, 01 May 2008 17:20:56 +0100 1413647 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/281580571/efficacy-and-safety-of-tarenflurbil-in.html clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.com800 mg tarenflurbil twice per day was well tolerated for up to 24 months of treatment, with evidence of a dose-related effect on measures of daily activities and global function in patients with mild AD.We will try to keep you posted when the Phase 3 trial begins. Feel free to subscribe to our email... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1413648 Thu, 01 May 2008 17:06:59 +0100 1413648 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/280860529/godspeed-from-yellow-wallpaper.html clipped from yellowwallpaper.netMy Mom died this afternoon at 2 PMMy sister and I were fortunate enough to be with her when she stepped fully into the afterlifeWe noticed her hands becoming cool and her skin color changing.  Her breathing became shallower and shallower, and I knew she was on her way.  She took a last breath and was gone.That... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1410038 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:35:48 +0100 1410038 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/280836928/allure-of-forever-stamp.html On May 12 the price of a stamp is rising by one cent. (a 2.4 percent increase). Right now you have the opportunity to lock in the 41 cent price forever. Is there any doubt, given the cost of gasoline, that the price will be rising again soon? This might rank as one of the best investments opportunities for businesses in a long time. The stamp is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1410039 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:59:08 +0100 1410039 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/279817396/free-cone-day-at-ben-jerrys.html clipped from smartclips.blogspot.comDon't forget. Free cone day at Ben & Jerry's is Tuesday, April 29, 2008.To find a scoop shop near you Go Here. Enjoy!!! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405491 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:28:01 +0100 1405491 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/275490477/playbook-for-alzheimers-caregivers.html Follow the link to get your free copy. clipped from www.alz.org Tackle the challenges of caregiving with this free football style "playbook" by Frank Broyles, former Athletic Director of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. The Playbook is an engaging, how-to guide written for those who care for someone with Alzheimer's. Coach Broyles cared for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1391349 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:28:34 +0100 1391349 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/273021233/several-years-ago-i-refused-to-allow-my.html Several years ago I refused to allow my mother to be medicated with depression drugs. Instead, I decided to work very closely with her to try to bring her out of her "funk". Exercise, a good diet, lots of patience and fostering a "secure environment" worked. Later I discussed my mother's incontinence with her doctor. He told me he could... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382680 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:52:15 +0100 1382680 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/272313823/book-buzz-pauschs-last-lecture-is-good.html The Last Lecture clipped from www.usatoday.com Professor delivers 'Lecture': Randy Pausch's The Last Lecture makes its debut at No. 2 on USA TODAY's Best-selling Books list, but Pausch, who is dying of pancreatic cancer, says sales aren't the reason he wrote the book."I personally only cared about the first three copies, which are for my kids,"... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1379632 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:33:24 +0100 1379632 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/270804469/off-track-save-your-favorite-tv-show.html Have some fun.clipped from www.usatoday.comIt's that time of the year again when flailing television shows need all the help they can get, which is where you come in. Take our survey and vote for the shows you just can't live without next season. VOTE: Which shows do you want to see back next season?clipped from www.zoomerang.comWithin the next... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1373946 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:03:42 +0100 1373946 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/269045367/alzheimers-action-plan.html The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1368538 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:17:18 +0100 1368538 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/268538777/etanercept-enbel-in-action-see.html clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.comTo watch the video on how this works with Alzheimer's patients click here The Institute for Neurological Research To read about the on going research study click here Arthritis Drug Success With Alzheimer's Prompts Calls For More Investment In ResearchTo read my previous detailed post on this topic... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367039 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:07:01 +0100 1367039 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver/~3/267867561/statins-that-stave-off-alzheimers-zocor.html "The strength of reduction of incidence of dementia with simvastatin (Zocor) is striking". When I read this article in July, 2007, I asked the doctor to switch my mother from Lovastatin to Zocor. At that time, Zocor was more expensive but now it is also a generic. In the previous article on this blog I mentioned this decision. You can read... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1363930 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:50:44 +0100 1363930