MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with '.alzheimers'. Tue, 04 May 2010 18:20:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519571&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FOFU37fr3j-g%2F We are pleased to announce that, out of the 40 great entries submitted, the 10 Finalists to the 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation Awards moving to the next round are (ordered by approximate age of end user population, from younger to older): Arrowsmith School, USA Hockey, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, University Behavioral HealthCare/ University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Allstate, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Saint Luke’s Brain and Stroke Institute, Oakland Unified School District, Mental Health Association of Rockland County, SCAN Health Plan. Winners will be announced during the State of Brain Fitness Innovation Webinar on May 24th, noon-1pm Pacific Time. Registration is now open ($25), and includes executive summary of SharpBrains’ 2010 market report and acc... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519571 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:32:23 +0100 3519571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519572&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FAjxawfNl8LU%2F An independent expert panel organized by the NIH released yesterday a thoughtful report on the state of the science for prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease and cognitive decline. The report, available here, summarizes the panel’s review by saying: “Firm conclusions cannot be drawn about the association of modifiable risk factors with cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s disease.” “There is insufficient evidence to support the use of pharmaceutical agents or dietary supplements to prevent cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s disease. However, ongoing additional studies including (but not limited to) antihypertensive medications, omega-3 fatty acid, physical activity, and cognitive engagement may provide new insight into the prevention or delay of cognitive decline ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519572 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:16:41 +0100 3519572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505115&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fto-dr-joe.html Doc,I am having some problems with your posts. For me they are not simple enough. We with this disease really have problems with professional type language. This is not a complaint, just telling you my side when I read your posts. I know your site is for caregivers and to help them. But I know a few of us with AD that read your blog, they may also have this problem. I still consider you a friend, even is you are a shrink. That does not make you bad. My day today is, I sucked up my blog, brain is shrinking and so is my understanding of what I read or attempt to.God Bless You My Friend,Joehttp://living-with-alzhiemers.blogspot.com/ (Source: Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers) Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505115 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:27:00 +0100 3505115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471745&cid=t_312127_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007095.html Turning on a blood-brain barrier protein known as P-glycoprotein lowers the level of beta amyloid of Alzheimer's mice to levels seen in normal mouse brains. Could avoidance of Alzheimer's be avoided just by turning on a gene to make a protein that transports beta amyloid protein out of the brain? "What we've shown in our mouse models is that we can reduce the accumulation of beta-amyloid protein in the brain by targeting a certain receptor in the brain known as the pregnane X receptor, or PXR," said Miller. The researchers from NIEHS and the University of Minnesota Duluth demonstrated that when 12-week-old genetically modified mice expressing human beta-amyloid protein are treated with a steroid-like chemical that activates PXR, the amount... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471745 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3471745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524319&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1cfov8%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! Cell phones are harmful and we need to ... by CellPhoneSafetySince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524319 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3524319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522684&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1cbjvo%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! Cell phones are harmful and we need to ... by CellPhoneSafetySince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522684 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3522684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519516&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1c7ji4%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519516 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3519516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515452&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1c31ka%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! 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Cell phones are harmful and we need to ... by CellPhoneSafetySince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502840 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3502840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501571&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1bhs3a%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! Cell phones are harmful and we need to ... by CellPhoneSafetySince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501571 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3501571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499125&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1bdqdq%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! Cell phones are harmful and we need to ... by CellPhoneSafetySince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499125 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3499125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494356&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1b99o1%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! Cell phones are harmful and we need to ... by CellPhoneSafetySince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494356 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3494356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490685&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1b4eag%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! Cell phones are harmful and we need to ... by CellPhoneSafetySince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490685 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3490685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487133&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1b0g94%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487133 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3487133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482938&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1avd4g%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! 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Now, a study [...] CommentsSince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3480817 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3480817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479730&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1anetq%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsSince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479730 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3479730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475875&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1aj7mw%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsSince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475875 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3475875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471847&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1aex26%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsComments (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471847 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3471847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467815&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1aafkz%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsComments (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467815 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3467815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463642&cid=t_312127_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1a5w5w%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsComments (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463642 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3463642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3436388&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fjoe-potocny-living-with-alzheimers-blog.html I would like to thank Joe Potocny for the honor of being invited to guest blog on his piece of the internet.http://living-with-alzhiemers.blogspot.com/Joe has Alzheimer's. Joe is a tough, smart and dignified guy. His mission is to help us to all remember. Joe lets us know that you never ever cast aside a human being who has the disease. It is as simple as that. He has a fantastic blog and you see his essence and spirit in the glowing faces of his offspring. The disease never ever takes that away. Joe read my memoir When Can I go Home? I was greatly honored to get his thoughts and his review. I mean why not just ask someone who has the disease? They are people just like everyone else. They count and they matter. Sometimes it was a little hard for him to get through the pages, he did it, he ... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3436388 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:38:00 +0100 3436388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378605&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FHGMTOL6R3Gs%2F Today, in honor of both Brain Awareness Week (March 15-21) and Brain Injury Awareness Month (March), it is my pleasure to interview Patrick Donohue, founder of the Sarah Jane Brain Project, a foundation launched in 2007 with the explicit aim to create a model system for children suffering from all Pediatric Acquired Brain Injuries, and an implicit potential, in my view, to fundamentally transform medical research through the use of neuroinformatics and standarized systems of care. The Foundation: Story and Objectives Alvaro Fernandez: Patrick, thank you very much for your time today. Can you please provide an overall perspective into what you are doing and why? Patrick: Of course. The Sarah Jane Brain Project, named after my daughter Sarah Jane, started when she was shaken by her baby nurs... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378605 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:22:13 +0100 3378605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378733&cid=t_312127_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FMkcn8MW5xvg%2F Hello, everyone. Another spring day here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where the short people are slumbering and the required cup of stimulation is brewing. While we tend to the usual morning routine, here are a few items of interest. Does a busy day lie ahead? Most likely. We hope these help you on your way. Have a good one and stay in touch…. Teva’s $4.8B Bid Wins Ratiopharm (Bloomberg News) J&J CEO Got An 11 Percent Pay Hike (Associated Press) Novartis Drops Generic Advair In The US (Reuters) Pfizer Drops Patent Infringement Case Against Lilly (Reuters) J&J Alzheimer’s Drug Study May Be Delayed (Bloomberg News) Roche Bullish On Cholesterol And Melanoma Drugs (Reuters) Coffee pix thx to chichcacha flickr creative commons (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378733 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:07:31 +0100 3378733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331373&cid=t_312127_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FzkSCtSPo-8g%2F Finding a treatment or a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is keeping researchers busy across the world. Unfortunately, they aren’t having a lot of success and the latest hopeful entry has turned out to be a bust. Dimebon, a medication that was developed to help slow the progression of Alzheimers has failed in the latest round of testing of 598 patients with mild to moderate disease. The results shocked the researchers because an earlier, smaller 18-month study of the drug showed that there was improvement among the patients taking Dimebon. The companies that collaborated on the production, Pfizer and Medivation, haven’t given up completely on the drug. They are continuing with four more studies that combine Dimebon with other drugs, as well as one study that is investigating ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331373 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:00:54 +0100 3331373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327297&cid=t_312127_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F_fhHsIVocIk%2F Hello, and nice to see you again. A spot of rain here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, but as always, we manage to keep our spirits sunny. Of course, we get help from a cup or two of stimulation, but you already know that. Meanwhile, another day lies ahead and all sorts of adventures await. To help you navigate, here are a few items of interest. Have a good one…. Pfizer Alzheimer’s Drug Fails Phase III Study (Associated Press) Bristol And Allergan Sign Deal For Pain Drug (Reuters) Pfizer To Make Bid For Ratiopharm (Bloomberg News) UK’s NICE Recommends Roche’s RA Drug (Reuters) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327297 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:12:51 +0100 3327297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318664&cid=t_312127_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F5gukHrLMuS8%2F Hello, everyone. Nice to see you again. We hope your weekend was pleasant and enjoyable. Now, though, the routine has returned. What to do first? Grab a cup or two of stimulation and brace yourself for what lies ahead - meetings and deadlines and who knows what? So here are a few items to help you through. Good luck and have a great day… Lilly’s Jan Lundberg Worries About Dropping The Ball (The Indy Star) DOJ Probes Pfizer Over Rapamune Marketing (Dow Jones) Germany’s Merck Paying $6B For Millipore (Associated Press) Brain Image Suggests Alzheimer’s Drug Works (Reuters) Astellas Launches Hostile Bid For OSI (TheStreet) AZ Exercises Merck Option For $647M (Reuters) Novartis Shareholders Back ‘Say On Pay‘ (Dow Jones) Medicare Cuts Prompts Doc To Limit Elde... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318664 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:01:15 +0100 3318664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251261&cid=t_312127_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FdOmlDNvuZwo%2F Medicinal marijuana is finding its way into many areas of medicine. It’s a big help for some people with AIDS, providing them with a much-needed appetite. Marijuana is helpful for some people with cancer, helping them manage their side effects, and it’s also been found to help people with glaucoma, just to name a few. There was hope that medicinal marijuana would provide help for people with Alzheimers because earlier animal studies had shown that marijuana could reduce the plaques in the brain that are the hallmark of Alzheimers. Although this new study, from the University of British Columbia, is also an animal study, it was done with mice, which are considered to be a better match for human studies, while the previous ones were done on rats. The researcher used the same meth... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251261 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:57:50 +0100 3251261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231805&cid=t_312127_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FHbTY082m2ZM%2F Hello, everyone. Nice to see you again. Another gray day here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, although our spirits are sunny. Why? Periodically, we like to remind you of one our favorite sayings, courtesy of the morning mayor: ‘Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.’ So go ahead and pull the ribbon. Hope your day goes well… Lilly And Aspen Sign $1M TB Drug Deal (Reuters) Pfizer And Medivation Pin Hopes On Alzheimer’s Med (Bloomberg News) Abbott And Pierre Fabre Ink Deal For Cancer Drug (PharmaTimes) pic courtesy of mysza831 on flickr creative commons (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231805 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:33:27 +0100 3231805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171844&cid=t_312127_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fimproving-dementia-services-in-england-an-interim-report%2F Title: Improving dementia services in England – an interim report (Executive Summary) Skinny: Interim report from the National Audit Office that identifies that while the Department of Health has developed an ambitious and comprehensive strategy for dementia. There has not yet been a robust approach to implementation and t has not been given the levers or urgency normally expected for such a priority and there is a risk that value for money will remain poor unless these weaknesses are addressed urgently. Dementia was not included in the Department’s tier 1 Vital Signs indicators for the NHS, through which it monitors performance. Other levers built into the NHS’ devolved management arrangements, such as joined-up commissioning and comprehensive performance information, are not ye... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171844 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:06:27 +0100 3171844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149010&cid=t_312127_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006853.html After years of reports aimed at looking for a causal relationship between cell phone use and brain cancer a new report finds that in mice genetically engineered to get Alzheimer's exposure to electromagnetic waves is protective. Tampa, FL (Jan. 6, 2010) – The millions of people who spend hours every day on a cell phone may have a new excuse for yakking. A surprising new study in mice provides the first evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic waves associated with cell phone use may actually protect against, and even reverse, Alzheimer's disease. The study, led by University of South Florida researchers at the Florida Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), was published today in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. "It surprised... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149010 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3149010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3139226&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fue0_tRC7Jvk%2Fbaby-boomer-and-alzheimers.html I spent thousands and thousands of hours thinking about Alzheimer's -- so far. I lived Alzheimer's from the front row for more than 53,000 hours..... By Bob DeMarco It is now more than six years since I started taking care of my mother, Dorothy, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. During this time, I read extensively about Alzheimer's. Most of the books and thousands of articles on Alzheimer's disease. This is my 1,020th article about Alzheimer's disease. There are about 4,500 links to articles about Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, and dementia on my Twitter feed this year (ALZHEIMERSread). _____________________________________________ Over the years, in order to keep track of all my mother's doctor and specialists visits, the medications, and tests, I needed a thick three ring ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3139226 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:56:37 +0100 3139226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123502&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F09oW9rIgR5A%2Fseniors-bring-song-hope-to-alzheimer.html All of a sudden these people went from wilted flowers to blooming flowers right in front of me,” she recalled. “They were alert. They were singing. They were totally different people. And it was like, ‘oh my goodness.’ Music is so much more powerful than I had any idea.....” They call themselves the Show Stoppers, a merry band of senior citizens who perform for people with Alzheimer’s. “They come to the shows and for a while they are themselves again,” said performer Lila Gilbert. “And maybe they forget it after, but for a while they are themselves.” Lila Gilbert, 95, is one of 27 in the troupe, which performs in more than 35 shows at more than a dozen locations around the city each year. Recently they starred at the 80th Street Residence in Manhattan. “I like wa... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123502 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:43:32 +0100 3123502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120576&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FpZ0Fq3kGQT0%2Fmerry-christmas-quotes.html Christmas is a time when you get homesick – even when you’re home. -- Carol Nelson I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow For somehow, not only at Christmas, but all the long year through, The joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you. -- John Greenleaf Whittier From Bob and Dorothy __________________ Christmas Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Written on Christmas Day 1863) I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along The unbroken song Of peace on... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120576 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:54:43 +0100 3120576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119046&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F9IBEkYH1WX4%2Fmy-dad-missing-and-found.html We learned later that my father had become disoriented and lost. He did not have a cell phone, remember the name of the hotel where he and my mother were staying, remember my mother’s cell phone number...he was unable to ask for help..... By Donna Giovannetti My father went missing in Maryland. My mother was attending a conference at Fort Meade, Maryland and my father was supposed to pick her up at 4 p.m. By 5 p.m. he still had not arrived. My mother reported him missing to the Fort Meade police department and called me at my home in Lubbock, Texas. Thus began some of the most terrible hours of my life. My husband Robert called Lori Gillen (a friend of his), the executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association in Lubbock. She told him about the Medicalert Safe Return program (of l... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119046 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:39:30 +0100 3119046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119045&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FHocoM2B9QDM%2Fwho-is-max-wallack.html ..... By Bob DeMarco Max is a sophomore at Boston University Academy. Max is 13 years old. Max is an inventor. Max's great-grandmother suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. Max, the inventor, came up with a simple but ingenious idea. He started a public charity called Puzzles To Remember. A wonderful play on words. Puzzles To Remember collects new and in good condition puzzles and distributes them to facilites that care for patients suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. Max's good works did not go unnoticed. Max was awarded $2500 for this effort. Max Wallack was named a 2009 Build-A-Bear Huggable Hero. Care to guess what Max did with his new found 2500 bucks? Bought a new IPod? Put it in the bank for college? Guess again. Max turned around and donated the $2500 to the Boston Un... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119045 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:39:30 +0100 3119045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119044&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FMw37qvLC7ng%2Fcancer-alzheimers-less-likely-to-strike.html If there truly is an inverse association, it gives us one more way of finding out what's going wrong in both cancer and Alzheimer's, and that could lead us to new ways to treat either condition.-- Catherine M. Roe Advice and Insight into Alzheimer's disease Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room It may seem a small consolation from either point of view, but a new study has affirmed that patients with cancer are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, and patients with Alzheimer's disease are less likely to get cancer. "There were still people who had both Alzheimer's and cancer, but it was significantly less common than we would expect," says lead author Catherine M. Roe, Ph.D., research instructor in neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. "If there t... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119044 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:39:29 +0100 3119044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111365&cid=t_312127_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F22%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-23%2F The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerabilityof tarenflurbil. An NHS password is needed to access this journal online. A print copy if available from the library. Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Alzheimers Disease, Drug Therapy, Research (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111365 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:57:33 +0100 3111365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108532&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fumich.edu%2Fnews%2FReleases%2F2009%2FSep09%2FFinalReport.pdf Predisposition is a genetic term. NFL players comes from all over the country. As a result, they are part of the national genetic pool. It is likely that football players would have the same genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's and dementia as the general population. You receive your genetic make-up at conception.Pardon the Interruption is a sports show on ESPN. The hosts are Washington Post columnists Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon. They are two smart, successful journalist. On Friday, Tony and Mike decided to delve into the issue of concusssions and the effects they are having on retired National Hockey League (NHL) and National Football League (NFL) players. Tony decided to use the word predisposition in the discussion. He went on to wonder if the sample size of NFL players is t... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108532 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:16:25 +0100 3108532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3106877&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FRO8dWDK7JK8%2Fliving-with-alzheimers-bobs-blog-on-usa.html The Christmas Tree Caper and the Fifth Warning Sign..... This post isn't about me, its about Bob Blackwell and his blog on the USA Today newspaper website. I want to personally thank Bob and Carol (especially Carol) for including the link to the article I wrote recently -- Communicating in Alzheimer's World -- in their blog post. The link was included in their article -- The Christmas Tree Caper and the Fifth Warning Sign. The article is pretty funny (if it didn't happen to you). If you have the time, go over to the blog and take a look. You can also click through to Bob's home page by clicking the link at the bottom of his profile. Advice and Insight into Alzheimer's disease Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room Popular articles on the Alzheimer's Reading Room Previously On th... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3106877 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:57:58 +0100 3106877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101046&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F1yJlxDoJUR0%2Fim-hungry-and-first-uh-oh-of-alzheimers.html I'm hungry....me too...and the first UH OH of the day.............Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor We are off to a very good start today. My mother didn't say -- I'm hungry -- until 10:03 AM. Previously I wrote these articles: I'm Hungry, I'm Starving Thyroid and Alzheimer's How We Beat Alzheimer's Incontinence -- The Solution Communicating in Alzheimer's World I'll tie those articles together by describing our morning. 7:30 AM I wake my mother up to give her her medication. One thing I have to do is give her the Thyroid medication. I need to do this early because you are not supposed to eat anything for one hour after you take the medication. If you want the medication to work effectively you should follow this rule. Once I give her the medications, I get her up to take... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101046 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:24:39 +0100 3101046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100923&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FboXjBWeG17Y%2F Dr. Michael Merzenich, Emeritus Professor at UCSF, is a leading pioneer in brain plasticity research. In the late 1980s, Dr. Merzenich was on the team that invented the cochlear implant. In 1996, he was the founding CEO of Scientific Learning Corporation (Nasdaq: SCIL), and in 2004 became co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Posit Science. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1999 and to the Institute of Medicine this year. He retired as Francis A. Sooy Professor and Co-Director of the Keck Center for Integrative Neuroscience at the University of California at San Francisco in 2007. You may have learned about his work in one of PBS TV specials, multiple media appearances, or neuroplasticity-related books. (Alvaro Fernandez) Dear Michael, thank you very much for agree... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100923 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:11:50 +0100 3100923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3084960&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F8MGBBq_uIyc%2Fjournalist-seeking-caregivers-for-in.html Journalist Bessie King is looking to interview caregivers aged 25-55 years of age in the New York area. I talked to Bessie King on the telephone. She intends to do an in-depth article of 5,000 to 8,000 words on Alzheimer's caregiving. After talking to her, I am of the impression that she is committed to doing a great job and will produce an interesting, informative article. Bessie has lived Alzheimer's from the front row. If you are interested in being interviewed, or know someone that is willing to be interviewed please contact us with the information. We will then put you in direct contact with Ms. King. Here is her email to us and the criteria. Thank you for speaking with me today. As I explained I am working on a long, 5,000-8,000 word, article. In it, I want to discuss Alzheimer'... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3084960 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:21:17 +0100 3084960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082594&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FB9ZXgPs1dVg%2Fis-there-cure-for-alzheimers-coming.html I often get asked this question -- When do you think there will be a cure for Alzheimer's?.....Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor I am always reluctant to answer that question. Do I think it will happen -- Yes. When? Far into the future. I am also asked in person and via email for my opinion on any of a number of ongoing clinical trials for the treatment for Alzheimer's disease -- most often Dimebon and Bapineuzumab. I am reluctant to give my opinion on Alzheimer's research, science, and clinical trials because I am neither a doctor or a scientist. I can say, that I favor certain kinds of science over others. My opinion is a result of my background experience (see below), studying the research, and discussion with doctors and researchers in the field. Subscribe to The Alzh... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082594 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:32:13 +0100 3082594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082595&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FtLQpL7mSWM4%2Fdid-we-eat-i-took-shower.html Can you guess my response?Over on my Facebook page, I had a short interaction with Judy Best. Judy mentioned in a comment that when she was home visiting her father she observed the following. Her father had lunch and then took a nap. As soon as he woke up he asked, did we have lunch? I had to chuckle. I was also thinking to myself, I wonder what percentage of Alzheimer's caregivers have the same or similar experience? Fifty percent? Seventy percent? More? My mother is always hungry. If you ask her what she ate that day, she cannot tell you. Often she will say -- I haven't eaten all day. Makes sense doesn't it? If you can't remember what you ate, then its just as likely that you will say you haven't eaten. (this is actually a communication tip, look beyond the obvious and you will... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082595 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:45:09 +0100 3082595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079546&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FZQva6MqrN2E%2Falzheimers-brushing-teeth-with-oral-b.html Alzheimer's and oral hygiene big problem, or maybe not.... Oral B Sonic Complete Electric Toothbrush Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor Its futile to ask someone suffering from Alzheimer's if they brushed their teeth. Most likely they will say yes every time. This is one problem I solved twenty five years ago when I started using the Oral-B toothbrush. I would recommend this product to everyone. Since its the Holiday season, it dawned on my that this would make a great gift for both the person suffering from Alzheimer's and the caregiver. They can both use one system because the heads (toothbrushes) are interchangeable. If you are an Alzheimer's caregiver, sooner or later you will need to start brushing the teeth of your loved one. I can't imagine what it would be like usin... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079546 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:19:40 +0100 3079546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071445&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F_ad8lMtqgww%2Fjust-word-friends-encounter-alzheimers.html Just a Word is more than a book. Even though Rose Lamatt did not intend this, the middle two thirds of the book reads like a wonderfully written three act play. Just a Word: Friends encounter Alzheimer's The play starts with the startling realization that the diagnosis is -- Alzheimer's. The crushing realization that someone you love is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The accompanying denial and angst that comes in with the verdict. As the play begins the action begins to rise immediately. As the Alzheimer's disease worsens in her good friend Carol, the action becomes almost frantic. I was surprised at how fast I was reading the words. The scenes were zooming by so quickly that I felt like I was in a car going 100 miles an hour. Somehow the depiction of the characters became ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071445 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:32:30 +0100 3071445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3059877&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F_5B3JHGOLSc%2Fquote-of-day-december-5.html Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.--Albert Einstein I decided a long time ago to fight Alzheimer's. I fight everyday, seven days a week. Now, I decided to take this opportunity to make a difference by letting my elected officials know that I support the legislation proposed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to Help Fight Alzheimer's and Benefit Caregivers. It took me less than 4 minutes to email my Congressman and two United States Senators. During that time three more people were diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Will someone you know be next? Did you join the crusade to make a difference? Or, are sitting on the sideline hoping others will do it for you? Join the crusade to fight Alzheimer's by emailing your elected official and letting them know your are ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3059877 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:12:41 +0100 3059877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052363&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FP3AT-HGUchU%2Fone.html One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do Two can be as bad as one It's the loneliest number since the number one No is the saddest experience you'll ever know Yes, it's the saddest experience you'll ever know `Cause one is the loneliest number that you'll ever do One is the loneliest number, worse than two It's just no good anymore since she went away Now I spend my time just making rhymes of yesterday One is the loneliest, number one is the loneliest Number one is the loneliest number that you'll ever do One is the loneliest, one is the loneliest One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do It's just no good anymore since she went away (Number) One is the loneliest (Number) One is the loneliest (Number) One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do (Number) One is the lon... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052363 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:43:18 +0100 3052363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052364&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfcacares.org%2Fpdfs%2FFCCF2001_report.pdf The word respite is frequently used in the world of caregivers, paid and unpaid, but how many know its meaning or the importance of it? By Angil Tarach Alzheimer's Reading Room Respite is defined by Merriam-Webster as an interval of rest or relief. There are statistics everywhere, but they can vary widely. I estimate that there are between 44 and 50 million people in the US who are caring for someone who is disabled or sick and over 18 years old. Millions of these caregiver’s provide full time care. The National Family Caregivers Association, as well as other organizations have done survey’s and studies, and have found many family member’s have not even identified themselves as a caregiver until months or years after providing care. Family members of those afflicted with Alzhe... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052364 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:23:06 +0100 3052364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048323&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FhkxDd2r-wBE%2Fgenes-exercise-memory-and.html This study might also help explain why my mother has declined more slowly than might have been anticipated. I write often about how exercise and socialization transforms my mother into a completely different person. It clearly effects her cognitive function in a very positive way -- a phenomena that is instantaneous in her case. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Purpose The primary purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether African Americans (AA) with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be enrolled and retained in a 6-month aerobic exercise-training study. Detailed Description Although anticholinesterase therapies have greatly improved symptomatic treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, they have not been demonstrated to significantly slow disease progression. Ex... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048323 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:28:52 +0100 3048323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045000&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FiQk_CnvRUyo%2Falzheimers-million-email-crusade.html Did Albert Einstein say, “The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest....." Most people interpret this quote as referring to interest rates -- the interest rate, or rate of return you earn on your investments. It is doubtful that Einstein actually said these words. Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor That said, there can be little doubt that there is a powerful force in the universe -- the compound interest of man(kind). When people band together to accomplish a mission they become a very powerful force. The force of change. I receive email and comments on this blog from people complaining that Alzheimer's disease is misunderstood; and, if people understood Alzheimer's they would be doing more about the disease (problem). I agree there is a problem. I ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045000 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:41:36 +0100 3045000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044685&cid=t_312127_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F01%2Fgovernment-response-to-professor-sube-banerjee%25e2%2580%2599s-report-on-the-prescribing-of-anti-psychotic-drugs-to-people-with-dementia%2F Title: Government response to Professor Sube Banerjee’s report on the prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs to people with dementia Skinny: Government response to Professor Sube Bannerjee’s independent clinical review of the use of anti-psychotic drugs.  This was conducted in recognition of widespread concern about the over-prescription of anti-psychotic drugs, and as part of the priority being given to improving care for people with dementia. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 2p. Published: 12/11/2009 Posted in Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Grey Literature, NHS Tagged: Alzheimers Disease, Anti-Psychotics, Dementia, Drug Therapy, Ethics, Grey Literature (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044685 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:20 +0100 3044685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044686&cid=t_312127_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F01%2Fthe-use-of-antipsychotic-medication-for-people-with-dementia-time-for-action-a-report-for-the-minister-of-state-for-care-services%2F Title: The use of antipsychotic medication for people with dementia: Time for action. A report for the Minister of State for Care Services Skinny: Clinical review of the use of anti-psychotic drugs conducted in recognition of widespread concern about the over-prescription of anti-psychotic drugs, and as part of the priority being given to improving care for people with dementia. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 63p. Published: 12/11/2009 Posted in Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Grey Literature, Older People Tagged: Alzheimers Disease, Anti-Psychotics, Drug Therapy, Ethics, Grey Literature (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044686 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:35:36 +0100 3044686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044879&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F2wBLXqKGsKE%2F Discussion on the future of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy; United BioSource acquires Cognitive Drug Research; innovative partnership between Navigenics and Posit Science; new research on brain impact of Tetris; how a drop in visual skills may precede Alzheimer’s Disease;  excellent report by the National Academies for the US Army available for free now. Brain Teaser Who will you believe, me or your own eyes? discover the 3 Winners of the 2009 Best Visual Illusion of the Year Contest. Neuroscientists Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik, who help organize the contest, will give a fun demo on Magic and the Brain at SharpBrains Summit, to discuss the limits of human perception and cognition. Enjoy the final month of 2009! (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044879 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:30:59 +0100 3044879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045001&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FcGSkkQOn6wk%2Fcaregivers-of-spouses-with-dementia.html Adams suggested that caregivers might benefit from support groups that “normalize” the emotions that surface while watching the dementia of their loved ones worsen. They can also be taught caregiving and decision making skills and given “permission” to increase pleasurable activities and engage in self-care..... I had to put my life on hold when I decided to take reponsibilty for my mother. After six years I still find great emotional reward in caring for her. However, I meet other caregivers that are clearly suffering from the experience. My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live our life one day at a time. Today, I met someone who asked me if I would be interested in meeting for a drink.... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045001 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:40:17 +0100 3045001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039998&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F4suI-MnR-_4%2Fbapineuzumab-icara-study-experimental.html The big point I make is I'm still here. I'm still me. -- Alan Romatowski On this day, he's not forgetting words in midsentence. He doesn't feel confused about anything. Alan insightfully answers questions posed by his neurologist, Dr. Oscar Lopez, about what might be happening to the Alzheimer's-related amyloid plaque infiltrating his brain. To read more about Alan Romatowski -- go here. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Researchers want to see if the drug can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by blocking the amyloid precursor protein, which causes the brain cells to stop working. Amyloid beta peptide is the primary protein found in amyloid plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. It is expected that by blocking the formation of this pe... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039998 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:19:23 +0100 3039998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3037081&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F86NIZHN8UwU%2Fat-age-85-my-mother-was-dynamo-now-she.html Sometimes I wonder to myself -- are we invisible?...... At the age of 85 my mother was a real dynamo. Unique. She lived on her own, paid her own bills, and took care of herself. She had been doing this for more than ten years since the death of my father. She was on her own. My mother was often spotted walking to the pool in her community. A tiny women the senior citizens all around her marveled. They drove to the pool she walked. Our neighbor Lidia still laughs when she talks about seeing my mother, out her window, taking off for the pool. She laughs harder when I do my imitation of my mother walking through the grass -- the penguin. It seemed as if father time had forgotten about my mother. There was no limit to what she could do. Walk 20 blocks, no problem. If you asked if she wanted... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3037081 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:46:58 +0100 3037081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030078&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FnizmyZ13bhQ%2Fhappy-thanksgiving-to-all.html The tear another's tears bring forth, The sigh which answers sigh, The pulse that beats at other's woes, E'en though our own be nigh, A balm to bathe the wounded heart Where sorrow's hand hath lain, The link divine from soul to soul That makes us one in pain, Sweet sympathy, benignant ray, Light of the soul doth shine; In it is human nature givin A touch of the divine. Happy Thanksgiving. Bob Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Popular articles on the Alzheimer's Reading Room Worried About Alzheimer's Disease Dementia and the Eight Types of Dementia H1N1 Flu Virus Everything You Need to Know Does the Combination of Aricept and Namenda Help Slow the Rate of Decline in Alzheimer's Patients Test Your Memory (TYM) for Alzheimer's or Dementia in Five Minutes Dimebon Connect... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030078 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:30:50 +0100 3030078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015450&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F_ygKC6aaRWw%2Fworried-about-alzheimers-disease.html Regardless of age, you should be worried about Alzheimer's disease..... Worried About Alzheimer's? You Should Be Regardless of age, you should be worried about Alzheimer's disease. A Harris Interactive poll showed that 100 million Americans are touched by Alzheimer's. The same poll showed that more than 33 million Americans are worried about getting Alzheimer's. To continue reading -- go here. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Worried About Alzheimer's? Tip #1 Exercise If exercise can have this kind of dramatic effect on my mother who already suffers from Alzheimer's, you really need to start wondering to yourself -- is this the way to beat or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease? To continue reading -- go here. Worried About Alzheimer's? The Holy Grail of Exerci... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015450 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:23:36 +0100 3015450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015451&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fi1nVznuGmtE%2Falzheimers-wandering-in-delray-beach.html My kinda town.... Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor In Delray Beach, Florida they get it. They care. They understand persons suffering from Alzheimer's are likely to wander. Statistics show that 60 percent, over 3 million, Alzheimer's sufferers are likely to wander. It won't cost you 50 bucks to sign up and get into the system. You won't have to pay 25 bucks a year to keep the service active. All you will need to do, if you live in Delray Beach, is go down to the Delray Beach police station, get registered and get a picture taken. "We're building a databank of photographs and information," said John Evans, a sergeant with the Delray Beach Police.Is this a perfect solution? No. It certainly is better than no solution. The price is right and it shows the problem is being re... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015451 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:42:22 +0100 3015451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008378&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FxunYdXeJMV8%2Fmedivation-starts-new-clinical-trials.html When people find out that I once worked in a Wall Street firm they often ask me what stocks they should be buying. They also ask which Alzheimer's stock they should buy......I am not in the habit of recommending stocks. Its not my job. So I'll start by saying this is not a recommendation. On the other hand, the site statistics indicate that a large fraction of the readers that come to this website are interested in investing. I wanted to bring this into you awareness, but it is up to you to decided which investments are appropriate for you. Full disclosure: I am in the process of determining if my mother is a candidate for the Dimebon with Namenda clinical trial. Protocol Number: B1451006 No Dimebon clinical data exist yet in patients with disease that has advanced to the moderate-to-se... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008378 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:18 +0100 3008378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999832&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FMt-ndlYvsv0%2Fbody-of-missing-man-found-in-woods.html In September, our own Rose Lamatt wrote about her concern for Mrs J. Mrs J belonged to Rose's church and Rose observed her wandering around town. Mrs J suffered from Alzheimer's disease. This was well known in Rose's community. Rose's was so worried she couldn't sleep. In her own words Rose said, she was worried that Mrs J would get lost in the woods or worse. Rose took action. Over one long month she remained persistant. As far as we know Mrs J is now safe thanks to the efforts of one good Samaritan, Rose. To some, Rose's concern might have been viewed as an over reaction. I bet some people thought she was a typical nervous norvis. An over reactor that stuck her nose in someone's business. A hunter found the body of a man in the woods near his Newaygo County home (Michigan). Police sa... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999832 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:14:21 +0100 2999832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999698&cid=t_312127_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fstudy-shows-connection-between-gum-disease-and-memory-problems%2F We know that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults. It also causes an increased risk for health problems, from heart attack and stroke to diabetes complications and low-weight births. But new evidence shows that periodotnal disease can impair mental function, outside of the established connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s or dementia. The newfound link may stem from inflammation in the body that originates in the mouth. The study, led by Dr. James Noble, involved 2,350 subjects of various  genders who were tested for periodontal disease, then underwent a series of mental skills assessments. Adults over 60 with a high level of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a pathogen that causes gum disease, were three times more likely to forget a three-word sequen... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999698 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:21:32 +0100 2999698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999688&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=35065&url=http%3A%2F%2Feideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fipod-music-stimulates-alzheimers-and.html Pretty cool finding. Music stimulates the memories and activities of stroke and Alzheimer's patients. From the WSJ:"Listening to rap and reggae on a borrowed iPod every day has helped Everett Dixon, a 28-year-old stroke victim at Beth Abraham Health Services in Bronx, N.Y., learn to walk and use his hands again...Ann Povodator, an 85-year-old Alzheimer's patient in Boynton Beach, Fla., listens to her beloved opera and Yiddish songs every day on an iPod with her home health aide or her daughter when she comes to visit. "We listen for at least a half-hour, and we talk afterwards," says her daughter, Marilyn Povodator. "It seems to touch something deep within her." Dr. Concetta Tomaino, director of the non-profit organization Institute for Music and Neurologic Function found that "45 patients... Eide Neurolearning Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999688 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:49:00 +0100 2999688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993735&cid=t_312127_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F14%2Freport-from-the-ministerial-summit-on-dementia-research%2F Title: Report from the Ministerial Summit on Dementia Research Skinny: Independent report from the Ministerial Summit on Dementia Research. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 63p Published: 05/11/2009 Posted in Dementia, Grey Literature Tagged: Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Grey Literature (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993735 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:17:14 +0100 2993735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989379&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FB9ZYrCpaba4%2Fblog-to-slow-alzheimers-symptoms.html This article first appeared in the July, 2007 issue of Wired magazine. Blog to Cope With Alzheimer's Fog You're never too old to start blogging -- and to stave off dementia. Seniors in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, with mild to moderate memory loss, are writing Web logs to help them make sense of their daily lives. And the activity, they say, is slowing the onset of their symptoms. Many people, once they're diagnosed with AD, simply give up on life, said Alice Young, a 75-year-old former psychotherapist who divides her time each year between Florida and Minnesota. And those are the people who go down more quickly.But Young and others with AD are blogging to keep their spirits high and their minds sharp. In her journal, Young mixes frank descriptions of her illness with enc... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989379 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:22:42 +0100 2989379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989103&cid=t_312127_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F13%2Farchives-of-neurology-2009-vol-66-no-11%2F contents page Fade Fave: Association of Muscle Strength With the Risk of Alzheimer Disease and the Rate of Cognitive Decline in Community-Dwelling Older Persons Fade Skinny: Confirms a link between muscle strength, Alzheimers Disease, and cognitive decline in older persons. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Current Awareness Feedback Form Posted in Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals Tagged: Alzheimers Disease, Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Neurology (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989103 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:33 +0100 2989103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989380&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FEDcD0Cq0oQ0%2Fman-with-alzheimers-wanders-to-his.html Mrs J was an Alzheimer's wanderer, she is now safe. Charles Meyer was an Alzheimer's wanderer, he is now dead..... An 82-year-old man reported as a missing Alzheimer's patient died Tuesday evening when he was struck and killed by a vehicle in suburban Delray Beach, the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office said. According to a sheriff's office report, Charles Meyer of Delray Beach was reported missing about an hour before the accident. Meyer was walking across the intersection of Via Del Ray and South Military Trail when he was struck by a northbound 2006 Chrysler that had a green light, the report said.--Source Palm Beach Post Back in September our own Rose Lamatt noticed a woman --Mrs J-- wandering the streets in her town. Mrs J suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Not one to sit back and watch, Ro... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989380 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:01:08 +0100 2989380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989381&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FnJ3g3G7Dc1Y%2Falzheimers-awareness-why-bother.html After all, doesn’t it makes more sense to skip the awareness effort and just focus all resources on a cure? Dennis Fortier As we enter into National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, you may wonder why we should bother promoting awareness. Those who have been touched by Alzheimer’s are already aware and those who have not been touched can’t really help -- so what’s the point? After all, doesn’t it makes more sense to skip the awareness effort and just focus all resources on a cure? As it turns out, lack of awareness and education are major contributors to the burgeoning Alzheimer’s problem. While the benefits of awareness may not be obvious, they are very real. For example, do you know what you can do today to reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s later in life? If not,... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989381 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:10:00 +0100 2989381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2985004&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FmMBexF6Fpeg%2Faricept-out-namenda-in-dimebon-next.html Bye Bye Aricept -- Is Dimebon in our future..... I took my mother off Aricept yesterday. She continues on Namenda. After two months my mother will be eligible for the Dimebon clinical trial that interests us. I had her tested yesterday, so I know where we stand. She has experienced a slow steady decline over the last three years. We are getting close to what I would personally describe... Comments, feedback, additional advice welcome. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2985004 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:02:13 +0100 2985004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977549&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FSiPb6p8PVnM%2Fmetamorphosis-of-this-alzheimers.html It is difficult to describe the range of emotions a caregiver might feel or experience in a single day. Imagine being happy and then sad, caring then angry, focused then frustrated -- an almost endless stream of feelings and emotions that conflict..... Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor The caregiver lives an anxiety filled life day-after-day. I doubt that many people outside "the front row" think about or consider this. My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live our life one day at a time. ____________________________________ Imagine a person you know all or most of your life and their behavior changes--suddenly--and for the worse. This person, your loved one, begins to act out beha... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977549 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:09:36 +0100 2977549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2972036&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FvdIKtn0KuZ0%2Fare-mentally-ill-threat-in-nursing-home.html Ivory Jackson had Alzheimer's, but that wasn't what killed him. At 77, he was smashed in the face with a clock radio as he lay in his nursing home bed. Numbers obtained through the Freedom of Information Act and prepared exclusively for the AP by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show nearly 125,000 young and middle-aged adults with serious mental illness lived in U.S. nursing homes last year. Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor Reading this information gave me a bit of a stomach ache. Fortunately, my mother is still at home with me. But what about families that through choice, or no choice, are placing their loved one's in care facilities? I believe that this shocking news needs to be more widely distributed. This information needs to be considered by all fa... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2972036 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:23:25 +0100 2972036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963310&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FY0PsPDTsC_g%2Fpending-tragedy-of-our-broken.html Lakeview Ranch located in Darwin MN, specializes in caring for the "hard to place" and "high cost" population of elderly with Alzheimer's. These sufferers evidence challenging, aggressive behavior. Many of these elderly, have come from a life of repeated discharges from... Comments and sharing welcome. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963310 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:22:38 +0100 2963310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2959059&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FY0PsPDTsC_g%2Fpending-tragedy-of-our-broken.html Lakeview Ranch located in Darwin MN, specializes in caring for the "hard to place" and "high cost" population of elderly with Alzheimer's. These sufferers evidence challenging, aggressive behavior. Many of these elderly, have come from a life of repeated discharges from other long term care facilities and dementia units....Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Pending Tragedy of our Broken Healthcare System By Judy Berry Economic downturn and healthcare cuts threaten to take away "equal access" for low income elderly to necessary and appropriate specialized dementia care at Lakeview Ranch in rural Minnesota. Lakeview Ranch located in Darwin MN, specializes in caring for the "hard to place" and "high cost" population of elderly with Alzheimer's. These sufferers evidence... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2959059 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:39 +0100 2959059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2959060&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F029W7dNMolY%2Fnew-twitter-list-alzheimers.html You can get all the news about Alzheimer's, dementia, and Caregiving by following my new list on Twitter -- @ALZHEIMERSread/alzheimer-s Twitter is offering a new feature called Twitter lists. Unlike the standard Twitter Feed where you follow and have followers, the New Twitter lists allows you to control the information that is being fed onto a page without all the clutter of hundreds or thousands of people you are following. Last night on Blog Talk Radio, Patricia Grace asked me how I keep track of all the information about Alzheimer's. She wanted to know if I have people helping me collect the information. I keep track of all the information on Alzheimer's, dementia, and caregiving through a system I created that automatically sends me every article that appears in Google News that ha... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2959060 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:09:50 +0100 2959060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948466&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fi_iQbwCKbog%2Fquote-of-day-life.html Life is a comedy for those who think... and a tragedy for those who feel. --Horace Walpole _________________________________________ And, a bowl of cherries for those that do both. --Bob DeMarco _________________________________________ I also find myself thinking this since I wrote the article -- Where is the Alzheimer's Association? _________________________________________ It doesn't matter whether they love you or hate you, as long as they love you or hate you. I really don't know who said that first, maybe Howard Stern. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Popular articles on the Alzheimer's Reading Room Worried About Alzheimer's? The Holy Grail of Exercise The Metamorphosis of This Alzheimer's Caregiver (Part One) Test Your Memory (TYM) for Alzheimer's or De... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948466 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:11:42 +0100 2948466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939529&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FKz-NThGGiGA%2Falzheimers-or-dementia-get-thyroid.html I wish I could shout this from the mountain top: when Alzheimer's or dementia present, get the thyroid checked.......Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor Yesterday I was reminded of our good fortune after I read an article about hypothyroidism and Alzheimer's disease. What happened? During the television show Everybody Loves Raymond my mother started laughing. Later in the day it got even better. I had the World series on television and when they started singing the National Anthem-- my mother started singing along. Incredible. Why is this incredible? For over two years before we discovered that my mother was suffering from a sluggish thyroid -- she did not laugh or smile. Not once. I am sure you can imagine how disconcerting this was to me. It hurt. Subscribe to The Alzheime... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939529 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:40:42 +0100 2939529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939530&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FpQI_bu7NJic%2Fcaregivers-get-new-walmart-in-delray.html Walmart and this Alzheimer's Caregiver..... By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live our life one day at a time. Today the new, bigger, and dramatically improved Walmart opened in Delray Beach, Florida. This is a great day for mom, me, and Alzheimer's caregivers that live in Delray Beach. For those that of you are new, you might be scratching your head. I use Walmart to accomplish all of these caregiving needs: exercise, socialization, bright light, hand, eye, brain coordination, and attitude improvement. This is a rebroadcast of an story I wrote earlier. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Walmart and this Alzheimer's Caregiv... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939530 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:06:12 +0100 2939530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927542&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FiomiKXmk4Ms%2Fi-promised-not-to-put-my-parents-in.html This article will help you as you choose a facility. Guilt is a common emotion when placing a parent or spouse in a long term care facility. This is a wasted emotion when you have chosen placement for the best possible quality of life for your loved one. Every family has a unique set of circumstances and situation. The answer to care is the best solution for your family. Find supportive family members and friends, no matter what the care choice you make. If you feel alone, find a support group to meet others affected by Alzheimer’s. You can find groups in your community or online. Realize you will have good days and bad. Treasure the good, and use your resources on the bad. Last, remember to take care of yourself. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Popular art... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927542 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:15:10 +0100 2927542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924900&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FGe5cptnSnbE%2F A few eternal questions: - Is caffeine good for the brain? - Does it boost cognitive functions? - Does it protect against dementia? There is little doubt that drinking that morning cup of coffee will likely increase alertness, but the main questions that research is trying to answer go beyond that. Basically: is there a sustained, lifetime, benefit or harm from drinking coffee regularly? The answer, so far, contains good news and bad news. The good news for coffee drinkers is that most of the long-term results are directionally more positive than negative, so no clear harm seems to occur. The bad news is that it is not clear so far whether caffeine has beneficial effects on general brain functions, either short-term or long-term (aged-related decline or risks of dementia). It is important ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924900 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:22:26 +0100 2924900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2923445&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FqzxGa5HxXxE%2Fmanipulating-brain-inflammation-may.html In a surprising reversal of long-standing scientific belief, researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have discovered that... Comments welcome.....Sharing Welcome...Did you see the Worried About Alzheimer's series? (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2923445 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:22:00 +0100 2923445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2923446&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FJSRqxwqJ-L8%2Fdesigning-bags-for-alzheimers.html Jocelyn Solorzano has designed more than 50 bags for her Going Green For Grandpa campaign. Since June, when she first saw a report on... Comments welcome.....Sharing Welcome...Did you see the Worried About Alzheimer's series? (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2923446 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:50:00 +0100 2923446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2923449&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FtvM4k8f6mBY%2Fworried-about-alzheimers-if-you-are.html I'm standing outside FAO Schwarz on Fifth Avenue in New York City. In fifteen minutes I see about 100 people coming and going. I ask... Comments welcome.....Sharing Welcome...Did you see the Worried About Alzheimer's series? (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2923449 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:51:04 +0100 2923449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2923448&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FsMqCag4eHMQ%2Fyonkers-security-guard-on-day-off-has.html A security guard for the Regency Extended Care Center nursing home in Yonkers was in Manhattan and about to take a bus to New Jersey on his... Comments welcome.....Sharing Welcome...Did you see the Worried About Alzheimer's series? (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2923448 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:31:02 +0100 2923448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920466&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ama-assn.org%2Fama1%2Fpub%2Fupload%2Fmm%2F433%2Faging_vs_dementia.pdf Do not let your worries about aging parents overwhelm you. If you think there is a problem, it is probably not your imagination. Start today to learn more about aging issues and the care options available to you and your family. Nancy Iannone It’s Sunday afternoon and you’ve picked up the phone to call your mom just like you have every week for years. She answers cheerfully, and you start through the familiar litany of neighborhood happenings, aches and pains and who was in the obituaries this week. Everything would seem like usual except for that little flutter of worry in your stomach. The last couple of conversations you’ve noticed that your mom is having trouble thinking of familiar words. Your mom tells you that she is playing cards with her friends at the senior center, but ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920466 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:14:00 +0100 2920466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920467&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FiBXPf_IvlKc%2Fmy-firsthand-experience-with-alzheimers.html Many times she would be frustrated and angry and say “Parts of my life are missing!” In the beginning she knew that she was losing her memory. She was depressed and felt like her control over her life was slipping away from her. Diane Keefe Aging Plus My mother had Alzheimer’s. It began with little strokes called TIAs where she would have numbness and tingling down one side of her body. She didn’t realize what they were. She was in the generation where women were not assertive so she did not tell the doctor’s assistant why she was trying to get in to see him. By then it was too late and she continued to have these TIAs. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Often dementia follows after a vascular event. If Alzheimer’s symptoms were present when the vascular even... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920467 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:29:57 +0100 2920467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916418&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FHXTRnfCgN_Y%2Fuse-google-search-to-fight-off-dementia.html This study differs in that the brain activity of people who actively used the Internet were compared to people who did not use the Internet -- Newbies. Those tested were between the ages of 55 and 78. Here is what caught my attention. The middle frontal gyrus and inferior frontal gyrus — areas of the brain known to be important in working memory and decision-making --were triggered in Newbies after a couple of weeks of searching Google. Granted, it is not yet known if this brain activity will continue over a long period of time. It seems to me that much like traditional exercise and healthy eating are recognized as ways to fight off Alzheimer's, heart disease, high blood pressure, and high LDL cholesterol; exercising the brain makes the brain stronger. I really don't think many peop... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916418 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:32:27 +0100 2916418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912507&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F65Vi_chG2pA%2Ftwinkle-twinkle-little-star.html Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are! Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky! Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor Here in Delray Beach, Florida there is little air pollution. As a result, the sky is crystal clear on a good night. Sometimes, I go out at night and look up at the stars. As my eyes begin to adjust to the darkness, I see hundreds, then thousands, then millions of stars. Everywhere I look, in every direction more and more stars. When I look up at those stars I start to imagine them as Alzheimer's caregivers. If I look way up north maybe I'll see Angil Tarach, or Laurry Harmon, or Judy Berry. I can look straight west and maybe I'll see Carole Larkin in Texas. If I look far far away, maybe I'll see Cass Alexander in New Zealand. ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912507 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:35:03 +0100 2912507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2908868&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fcm8wBZoR8X8%2Fh1n1-flu-shot-alzheimers-and-dementia.html The facts in this case are that the H1N1 flu virus is spreading fast, and we really haven't seen anything like it. If you watch the 60 Minutes video you will understand what I am saying. As an Alzheimer's caregiver, I have to decide whether or not my mother will take the shot. Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor Many Alzheimer's caregivers are trying to decide whether or not their loved one should get the N1H1 flu shot. In addition, it seems that many elderly people are reluctant to get the shot, believing that the standard flu shot they have received is "good enough." It is now clear that the N1H1 flu is a world wide pandemic, and the number of cases of the N1H1 flu are rising dramatically worldwide. The United States is no longer immune. Yesterday I wrote two stories abou... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2908868 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:53:43 +0100 2908868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894753&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fd3-9WYBUo2U%2Fare-commercial-genetic-tests-worth.html By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor...droves of people are flocking to get genetic tests -- which are now marketed direct-to-consumer -- ranging from the $179 CaffeineGen to assess caffeine metabolism to those that claim to gauge risk for Alzheimer's disease. There's also a $79 HomeDNA Home Paternity Testing System that includes, for an additional $25, lab services for the "alleged" father and one child. But whether or not the commercially available genetic tests currently entering the market actually provide any useful information is another question. Editor note: It is my belief that the genetic tests being used for Alzheimer's disease are basically worthless. There is no real documented science underneath these test to show they are of value. In addition, even if you were... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894753 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:12:35 +0100 2894753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890911&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FBkon84lTAUE%2Fmotherdaughter-duo-tackle-alzheimers.html Sylvie McQuade (left) admires the glass projects daughter Cristina McQuade, 10, made for an Oct. 17 silent auction to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Sylvie’s will run in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1 with the Alzheimer’s Team. To read about Sylvie and Cristina go here. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Popular articles on the Alzheimer's Reading Room Worried About Alzheimer's? The Holy Grail of Exercise The Metamorphosis of This Alzheimer's Caregiver (Part One) Test Your Memory (TYM) for Alzheimer's or Dementia in Five Minutes Does the Combination of Aricept and Namenda Help Slow the Rate of Decline in Alzheimer's Patients Five Ways to Keep Alzheimer's Away Is it Really Alzheimer's or Something Else? Alzheimer's Wandering Why it Happens and What to D... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890911 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:18:33 +0100 2890911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2883193&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FDZI_-9TMtQA%2Fworried-about-alzheimers-holy-grail-of.html By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live our life one day at at time. Last week I wrote -- Worried About Alzheimer's? Tip #1 Exercise. I mentioned that more than 100 million American's are touched by Alzheimer's, and more than 33 million are worried about Alzheimer's. I also discussed these scientific facts: There are at least 18 research studies showing that exercise can improve memory in people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. A recent meta-analysis of the reports shows that a physical exercise program -- even one started when people are in their 70s -- can significantly boost executive function. Investigators looked at the relationship of ph... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2883193 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:26:42 +0100 2883193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2883195&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fz5bjQn5Zid0%2Fthis-alzheimers-caregiver-yo-uncle-sam.html My name is Bob DeMarco, I am This Alzheimer's Caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, is That Alzheimer's sufferer. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor Previously, I wrote -- Got Alzheimer's? Uncle Sammy says -- Tough Luck. In that article I made a simple point. I believe this, that, and everyone taking care of an Alzheimer's sufferer full time should receive 24 bucks a day from their Uncle Sam. This amounts to $1 an hour for their service. This would cost our government $8.5 billion a year -- less than what it costs to fight terrorism in Iraq for one month. Now some of you might think this is a nutty idea. Others might say, we can't afford it. There are always people who make conclusions without bothering to look at the evidence. Welcome to Vermont. Vermont pays ca... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2883195 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:53:57 +0100 2883195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2881321&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fg42sOrXJAjg%2Fliving-in-moment-with-lilybird.html I get asked this question all the time--Which Alzheimer's and dementia blogs do you read? By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor To be honest, I have so much information coming in from so many sources that I rarely read blogs these days. There are only so many hours in a day, and its not unusual for me spend five hours a day right here. However, Living in the moment with Lilybird is so unique, I do go over there when I can to catch up. Kerry Runyeon's mother, Lily, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Kerry has a wonderful attitude, and a one of kind attitude toward Alzheimer's. You might want to take a peak at these offerings by Kerry: LilyBird's Favorite German Saying Nana Lily's bracelet Wrinkles Dressing in Layers Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Popula... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2881321 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:50:30 +0100 2881321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879771&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FFNEJFnreE1Y%2Fgot-alzheimers-tough-luck.html Should Alzheimer's caregivers be paid $1 an hour by the United States Government?By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor Over 65? Need a heart operation? No problem. Diagnosed with cancer need extended treatment? No problem. Medicare is ready to step in and give you an operation, or whatever treatment you need when these diseases strike. Got Alzheimer's? Good luck, good riddance, see ya later. I have to wonder, are people suffering from Alzheimer's disease being discriminated against because they picked the wrong disease?In case you didn't notice, the issue of providing long term care or dealing with the unique medical issues of Alzheimer's is no where to be found in the current national health care debate.This despite the fact that more than 9 million unpaid Alzheimer's car... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879771 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:26:21 +0100 2879771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876332&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F965FTr_8vGw%2Fbrooke-astors-son-guilty-in-scheme-to.html By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor The son of Brooke Astor, the philanthropist and long-reigning matriarch of New York society, was convicted in Manhattan on Thursday on charges that he defrauded his mother and stole tens of millions of dollars from her as she suffered from Alzheimer’s disease in the twilight of her life. “The only reason we got involved in Mrs. Astor’s treatment was to ensure she lived the last months of her life in comfort and peace,” Mrs. de la Renta and David Rockefeller said in a joint statement released by their spokesman, Fraser P. Seitel. Three years ago, Mrs. de la Renta and Mr. Rockefeller helped put together the guardianship petition that first accused Mr. Marshall of mistreating his mother.To continue reading go here. Subscribe to The Alzhei... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876332 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:00:06 +0100 2876332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876333&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FYCMPljsWYC8%2Ffaces-of-alzheimers.html By Angil Tarach Alzheimer's Reading Room When I was first introduced to the Alzheimer’s Reading Room, I have to say the first time I saw the facial logo, distorted in nature, I thought it was a little creepy. With more thought, I understand this logo on a much deeper level. It really isn’t the face that’s distorted but the view of how the general public sees a person afflicted with Alzheimer’s. Unless you are personally close to a person with Alzheimer’s, or are one of the special people who work with Alzheimer’s patients, and understand the disease, you most likely see the person as a disease, rather than a person with a disease. I would like to help clarify the faces of Alzheimer’s, in an effort to clear the distortion. This disease is like any physical disease, such a... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876333 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:42:52 +0100 2876333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876334&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FFUXrKpZBzXg%2Fworried-about-alzheimers-tip-1a.html My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live our life one day at a time. Previously, I wrote -- Worried About Alzheimer's? You Should Be. More than 100 million American's are touched by Alzheimer's. More than 33 million are worried about Alzheimer's. They should be. I mentioned in that article that two of my mother's 5 best friends suffer from Alzheimer's disease. All over 80 that makes 3 out of 6, or 50 percent. Laura Bramly left an interesting comment under that article: Bob: I'm glad you are doing this series. To back up your statistics, out of my group of six college girlfriends (we are all now in our 40s), 3 of us have a mother with Alzheimer's or who died of Alzheimer's/vascular dementia. An... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876334 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:14:50 +0100 2876334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872002&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FMGuYpB7eVSw%2Fwall-streeter-one-day-alzheimers.html Tony Polk is the editor of the Unruly Mob. If you haven't been there, a trip over the Internet to the Unruly Mob website is well worth the effort. The blog is interesting, unique, thought provoking, and sometimes fascinating. Tony called me, interviewed me, and then wrote an article about me. I am confident you will find out some things about me that you never knew. Here is a snippet. But the risk he faced with his mom seemed far more important than risks he had been addressing throughout his life.. “I was under the impression that if I got on the net, and read and read, I could get all the answers. But there were few answers. There wasn’t any real help,” said DeMarco. The first 14 months were horrific, he said. He went through three doctors before finding one who understood A... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872002 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:22:15 +0100 2872002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872003&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FqAeiwpdGzds%2Fworried-about-alzheimers-you-should-be.html Regardless of age, you should be worried about Alzheimer's. This is the first in a series of articles that discusses what you can be do to maintain a healthy body and brain--and help delay the onset or ward off Alzheimer's disease. First, some background on Alzheimer's disease. A Harris Interactive poll showed that 100 million Americans are touched by Alzheimer. The same poll showed that more than 33 million Americans are worried about getting Alzheimer's. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Here is something that is not well known--15,000 Americans are turning 62 years old each day. Are they worried about Alzheimer's? They should be because they are entering the danger zone. Every 70 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. By the middle of the century som... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872003 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:03:14 +0100 2872003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2865903&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FhZGFRAgyL4I%2Fpopular-articles-on-alzheimers-reading.html Test Your Memory (TYM) for Alzheimer's or Dementia in Five Minutes (#1 June, July, August, September) A new cognitive test for detecting Alzheimer's disease is quicker and more accurate than many current tests, and could help diagnose early Alzheimer's, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment. To continue reading go here. Dementia and the Eight Types of Dementia Dementia is a an illness that usually occurs slowly over time, and usually includes a progressive state of deterioration. The earliest signs of dementia are usually memory problems, confusion, and changes in the way a person behaves and communicates. To continue reading go here. Five Ways to Keep Alzheimer's Away A recently released study showed that regular exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia and can ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2865903 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:39:09 +0100 2865903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2865904&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F9e260JMPbR0%2Finability-to-smell-odors-might-be-early.html My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. When I first read this article I tested my mother's sense of smell. Basically, she can't smell any odors. Over that time, 177 of the participants developed the kind of mild cognitive impairment that can be a warning sign of future Alzheimer's disease. The risk of developing such mental impairment was associated with a decrease in odor identification ability. Those who scored below the average score on the odor identification test were 50 percent more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment than those who scored above average, the researchers say. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Dulled Sense of Smell Might Predict Alzheimer's Losing your s... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2865904 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:57:57 +0100 2865904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862726&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FfyXxSwdVr1k%2Fin-honor-of-all-those-i-have-known-that.html Bob DeMarco, the founder of the Alzheimer's Reading Room has asked me to share my knowledge, experience, and passion with his readers. This is a great honor, privilege and responsibility, which I take very serious. For a moment, I want to honor those who I've had the privilege of knowing and working with who have suffered from this devastating disease. Although I didn't know many of them prior to being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I didn't value them any less. I treated them with the highest respect and dignity possible. One of my goals in writing for the Alzheimer's Reading Room is to help people understand the need for patience, dignity, and respect in Alzheimer's care. I have learned so much from their journey, which enables me to help with yours, and in that I honor each of the wonderf... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862726 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:49:50 +0100 2862726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2857569&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FYJCzYLlAkAM%2Freader-poll-are-your-worried-about.html ... Please take the time to come to the Alzheimer's Reading Room website and vote in this poll. You can also comment in the comments section below the article. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2857569 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:46:50 +0100 2857569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2857570&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fs4qpZ2VNlN0%2Fsafety-and-effectiveness-of-immune.html ... Please take the time to come to the Alzheimer's Reading Room website and vote in this poll. You can also comment in the comments section below the article. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2857570 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:37:25 +0100 2857570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855809&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fpi95BEXJKeI%2Falzheimers-art-quilt-initiative.html I wanted to bring The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative into your awareness. The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative is in the process of creating a new traveling exhibit called  "Alzheimer's Illustrated: From Heartbreak to Hope."  It will be exhibited at venues throughout the United States from January 2011 through December 2015. This new exhibit will replace the current exhibit "Alzheimer's: Forgetting Piece by Piece" after it retires at the end of 2010. "Alzheimer's Illustrated" will feature 182 quilts, like the one pictured at the left, each measuring 6 inches wide by approximately 7 feet tall. The long and narrow Name Quilts will be made from 55 purple patches sewn together wrong side out. Each patch will be marked with the name of a person who has/had Alzheimer's disease... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855809 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:52:09 +0100 2855809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855811&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F0476ajmVajQ%2Fsystem-puts-felons-in-caregiver-jobs.html This story pertains to Florida but could be happening anywhere in the country. The article highlights the need to do good due diligence if you are going to put your loved into the hands of a hired caregiver, or some type of Alzheimer's care facility. My suggestion is that you try to determine not only the reputation but also the "track record" of anyone you decide to hire or pay for caregiving services. More than 8,700 people initially barred from being caregivers due to criminal records have been granted special permission by the state to work with children, the elderly and the infirm, a Sun Sentinel investigation found. About 1,800 — or one in five — were arrested again, some within days of the determination that they were of "good moral character" and could be trusted to care for... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855811 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:53:39 +0100 2855811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855729&cid=t_312127_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdeter-risk-for-periodontal-disease-reduce-risk-of-heart-attack-with-diet-and-exercise%2F Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the US. However, the heart-health link to periodontal disease has become an even hotter topic , and rightfully so. We now know that gum disease can increase a person’s risk for a long list of overall health conditions, some of which are serious – heart attack, stroke, diabetes complications, low-weight birth, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, and respiratory diseases. “The Gingivitis Diet,” at www.HealthyFellow.com reviews these interesting developments and research on this topic. One study showed that of 1200 older men, those who consumed increased caortenoids (a type of antioxidants found in bright fruits and veggies) had reduced proclivity for periodontitis. Journal of Clinical Periodontology Another stu... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855729 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:14:15 +0100 2855729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2852028&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FanhNXwCyEEI%2Fone-out-of-every-six-nfl-players-could.html A study commissioned by the National Football League reports that Alzheimer's disease or similar memory-related diseases appear to have been diagnosed in the league's former players vastly more often than in the national population -- including a rate of 19 times the normal rate for men ages 30 through 49. The study was conducted for the National Football League (NFL) by the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research. An N.F.L. spokesman, Greg Aiello, said the study did not formally diagnose dementia, that it was subject to shortcomings of telephone surveys, and that “there are thousands of retired players who do not have memory problems.” I doubt that the five million Americans suffering from Alzheimer's and their families will take comfort in knowing that the vast ma... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2852028 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:23:43 +0100 2852028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846599&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F9wEf5PMepjU%2Fnatural-compound-in-extra-virgin-olive.html Oleocanthal, a naturally-occurring compound found in extra-virgin olive oil (EVO), alters the structure of neurotoxic proteins believed to contribute to the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. This structural change impedes the proteins’ ability to damage brain nerve cells. “The findings may help identify effective preventative measures and lead to improved therapeutics in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease,” said study Paul A.S. Breslin, a sensory psychobiologist at the Monell Center. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Known as ADDLs, these highly toxic... This is a content summary. Click on the headline to view the complete version of this article. Did you share an article this week? (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846599 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:53:04 +0100 2846599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846330&cid=t_312127_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006583.html A protein implicated in as a cause of Alzheimer's Disease increases in mice while they are away and declines while they are asleep. The implication here is that people who... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846330 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2846330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842771&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fhu5zn8mzMAk%2Fwhy-isnt-alzheimersread-on-twitters.html @ALZHEIMERread is the Twitter companion to the Alzheimer's Reading Room. More than 100 Million Americans are touched by Alzheimer's. 60 Million Americans fear Alzheimer's. Those numbers are growing, and so is the cost of fighting Alzheimer's disease. Go here for the source of this information. If you search Google using the keyword "Alzheimer's" you will get north of 17,000,000 hits. About 4,000,000 Americans search for information about Alzheimer's each month. The mission of the Alzheimer's Reading Room is provide insight and advice about Alzheimer's disease. Something that is clearly wanted and needed World wide. If @ALZHEIMERSread gets on the Twitter suggested user list, we can expect to have about 2,000,000 followers by the time you say--Tweet Tweet Tweet. Getting on the Twitter s... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842771 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:59:25 +0100 2842771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2836321&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FYmqc_XFG2JA%2Fi-am-my-mothers-caregiver-ilenes-email.html Recently, I received the email below from Ilene. If you know me well you can understand why it struck me as funny and interesting. In a few quick paragraphs she hit on several issues that Alzheimer's caregivers deal with frequently. If you have an interesting, funny, or informative story on any of these issues, and you would like to publish them on the Alzheimer's Reading Room--send them in. Feel free to use the comments box below the article to add your comments or reactions. By Ilene.. I am my mothers caregiver. I had lived away from her for thirty 33 years. She is in beginning to mid stage AD; depending on which professional you speak with. She is a people person and so in public she is able to fool some with her social skills. She is very convincing when she answers questions with m... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2836321 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:02:05 +0100 2836321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2834456&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Ff2K5oIDLGQM%2Fwhat-is-lewy-body-dementia-lbd.html Lewy body dementia shares characteristics with both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Like Alzheimer's, it causes confusion. Like Parkinson's, it can result in rigid muscles, slowed movement and tremors. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurological disorder. Lewy body dementia is an umbrella term for two related diagnoses - Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). The earliest symptoms of these two diseases differ, but reflect the same underlying biological changes in the brain. Over time, people with both diagnoses will develop very similar cognitive, physical, sleep, and behavioral symptoms. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email The most striking symptom of Lewy body dementia may be its visual hallucinations, which c... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2834456 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:11:11 +0100 2834456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824402&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FoD75G24Y7mc%2Fmetamorphosis-of-this-alzheimers.html My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live our lives one day at a time. I am an Alzheimers caregiver, I am the One, and if you are here you are not Alone. To start, I am a curious person. So, when I want to know more about something I really dig in. Take it apart and put it back together. I'm fortunate in two ways. I picked great parents, and God and my parents blessed me with an ability to read fast, and absorb information. My brain is wired to view everything as a system. This allows me to see all the parts when I encounter something new, or when I am trying to figure things out. When focused, I am goal oriented. When I first learned my mother was suffering from dementia, I quickly learned y... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824402 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:18:55 +0100 2824402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814674&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alz.co.uk%2Fresearch%2Ffiles%2FWorld%2520Alzheimer%2520Report%2520Executive%2520Summary.pdf World Alzheimer Report The report presents the most comprehensive global prevalence study of dementia to date and looks at levels of mortality, disability, strain on carers and dependency. The report also offers examples of good national dementia plans and information on health service responses. Importantly, the report also includes eight recommendations that will provide a global framework for action on dementia. To read the executive summary go here. To read the full report go here. Global Alzheimer's cases expected to rise sharply The 2009 World Alzheimer's Report, released today, estimates 35 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The figure is a 10% increase over 2005 numbers. To continue reading go here. The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzh... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814674 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:53:21 +0100 2814674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890783&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FqsGYQ0uSV5g%2F In the midst of much healthcare reform talk, not enough attention seems focused on ensuring healthcare systems’ preparedness to deal with cognitive health issues -with Alzheimer’s Disease as the most dramatic example- which are predicted to grow given aging population trends. Today is World Alzheimer’s Day, and the USA Today comments on a new report that makes stark predictions: Global Alzheimer’s cases expected to rise sharply (USA Today) - “The 2009 World Alzheimer’s Report, released today, estimates 35 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The figure is a 10% increase over 2005 numbers.” - “The number of people affected by Alzheimer’s is growing at a rapid rate, and the increasing per... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890783 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:48:39 +0100 2890783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814561&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FqsGYQ0uSV5g%2F In the midst of much healthcare reform talk, not enough attention seems focused on ensuring healthcare systems' preparedness to deal with cognitive health issues -with Alzheimer's Disease as the most dramatic example- which are predicted to grow given aging population trends. Today is World Alzheimer's Day, and the USA Today comments on a new report that makes stark predictions: Global Alzheimer's cases expected to rise sharply (USA Today) - "The 2009 World Alzheimer's Report, released today, estimates 35 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The figure is a 10% increase over 2005 numbers." - "The number of people affected by Alzheimer's is growing at a rapid rate, and the increasing personal costs will have significant impact on t... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814561 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:48:39 +0100 2814561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809872&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk%2Fnews%2Fsource-archive%2F2007%2Fsource-2007-04.pdf In a speech on health care insurance, President Barack Obama said that nurses are the backbone of our health care system. I couldn't agree more. If I can help people with mental health problems and their carers manage incontinence it means they are less likely to end up in care, they are treated with more dignity and they can stay independent for longer. I’ve found that 50% of people that we assess go away with an improved quality of life as a result of interventions and education.--Jane... This is a content summary. If you would like to comment click on the headline and add your comments in the box below the article. Thanks for reading. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809872 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:59:54 +0100 2809872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809873&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F8VYI5Rywnvk%2Felly-lorey-alzheimers-murder-trial.html The verdict is in the Elly Lorey Alzheimer's murder trail. Kristen and Toby Fenn will serve less than two years for their heinous behavior. The Fenn's were convicted of the lesser charges of culpable negligence and abuse of an elderly person. Not guilty on the murder charge. Don't blame the Judge Stephen Rapp, he gave Kirsten and Toby Fenn the maximum allowable sentence of five years. With timed served the Fenn's could be released in a little over year. Kirsten and Toby Fenn both... This is a content summary. If you would like to comment click on the headline and add your comments in the box below the article. Thanks for reading. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809873 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:51 +0100 2809873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807855&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FNf6VnvV3WRM%2Falzheimers-all-wonderful-people.html Recently, I have been writing about the Elly Lorey Alzheimer's murder trial which is taking place right here in Palm Beach County, Florida. This is one horrific and horrifying story. I usually shy away from putting up stories about the abuse and neglect of those suffering from Alzheimer's. I prefer to live on the bright side of the moon. I receive emails daily now from people that have been touched "hard" by Alzheimer's. They remind me... This is a content summary. To comment click on the headline and enter your comments in the comments box under the article. Thanks for reading. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807855 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:01:58 +0100 2807855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807856&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fu1LxBxhynmo%2Freleased-alternate-juror-would-have.html An alternate juror said she would have voted for a first-degree murder conviction in the case of a couple charged with the starvation death of 89-year-old Elly Lorey, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Elizabeth D. Merrill, released this afternoon from duty after hearing seven days of testimony, said she hopes Kerstin and Toby Fenn receive life in prison. "Obviously they starved her to death," Merrill said. "Just look at the pictures.... This is a content summary. To comment click on the headline and enter your comments in the comments box under the article. Thanks for reading. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807856 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:57:23 +0100 2807856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804198&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FAM179DM42no%2Felly-lorey-alzheimers-murder-trial-goes.html Elly Lorey was 89 years old. She suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Did anyone care? Her daughter Kirstin, and her husband Toby Fenn, could be spending the rest of the their life in jail. The Fenn's are charged with neglect, abuse and the murder of Elly Lorey. Palm Beach County's medical examiner, Dr. Michael Bell, after performing an autopsy, said Lorey died of dehydration and starvation and ruled it a homicide.Elly Lorey spent the last of her 89 years in a state of extreme mental decay, living in a locked, unventilated room where she smeared excrement on the walls and existed on a diet of honey buns and Ramen noodles, according to police reports. When she died, Lorey had withered to 80 pounds. Despite the signs of advanced Alzheimer's disease, she had received no medical care.The state ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804198 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:11:20 +0100 2804198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804199&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usnews.com%2Farticles%2Fscience%2Fmedical-science%2F2009%2F09%2F09%2Finfection-could-hasten-alzheimers-memory-loss.html My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. This has been a particularly bad week for my mother, and me. Once again my mother has a urinary track infection (UTI)--the fourth time this year. Each time this happens my mother's Alzheimer's seems to worsen. This time around it was horrific. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email My mother seemed completely disoriented. On Monday morning, I woke up when I heard my mother yelling, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby. She came down to my room and asked me if I was in bed for the night. It was 6:45 AM. When I tried to explain to her it was morning, she started whimpering, and started telling me about how she is losing it. My mother started on the antibiotics for ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804199 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:21:39 +0100 2804199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800306&cid=t_312127_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F16%2Farchives-of-neurology-2009-vol-66-no-9%2F This study aims to establish whether the rates of conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia differed according to recruitment source and, if so, to investigate factors that might explain this discrepancy. It suggests that the degree of functional impairment at baseline is an important predictor of conversion to dementia and may help explain differences in findings between epidemiological and clinic-based studies. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Access from Home, Access from Work, Access in the Library, Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals Tagged: Alzheimers Disease, Athens Password, Current Awareness, Dementia, E-Journals, Neurology (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800306 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:20 +0100 2800306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793398&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FbwUuWEbawe8%2Fwhen-doctor-says-its-dementia-or.html I just finished reading an article on the Orlando Sentinel that disturbed me--Get tests before accepting any diagnosis of dementia. A reader wrote in to the Orlando Sentinel asking for advice--asking this question. My mother and father are in their early 80s. Both are both hard of hearing and refuse to wear hearing aids. It seemed to the family — including Dad — that Mom's memory was slipping intermittently. So, to make sure we stayed on top of things, we took her to her longtime family doctor. After talking to her, Dad and me for about 10 minutes, but without giving her any testing, he concluded she had at least mild dementia and prescribed a medication for her that he said might work.Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email The person(s) who submitted the question the... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793398 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:43:52 +0100 2793398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2786247&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FrA7XAmmpijk%2Fdementia-care-are-less-drugs-and-more.html Below the fold, you can read a thought provoking article about the use of drugs versus on hands personal care in nursing homes. My recent research, conversations with neurologists, and other specialist indicates that there is a growing consensus that the combination of Aricept and Namenda are getting better results in slowing the progression of Alzheimer's than is commonly known. I first read about the benefits of the combination Aricept and Namenda in July, 2004  It seems neurologists are finally becoming convinced that this is the way to go. In the article below, the author... This is a content summary. Comments welcome on the website. Click the headline to find the comments box under the article. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2786247 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:44 +0100 2786247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782102&cid=t_312127_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FCMk8YTJmeK4%2F Every time I read something about boosting memory skills, I just cringe. The suggestions I see usually have to do with things no one has time (or let’s face it, really wants) to do. But this article from CNN gave some great suggestions from the age of 30 and up. Each age group has some suggestions for making your memory strong, and they aren’t difficult. In some cases, they are even pretty fun. In the your 40s, for example, they recommend playing more. Just dragging out some games and even inviting someone over for conversation and game playing. In this economy, this suggestion not only helps the memory but your bottom line. In your 30s, they recommend working out and doing a crossword puzzle, or something else that uses both your body and mind together. In your 50s, something... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782102 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:45:09 +0100 2782102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782296&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FKDPWvPrBoyw%2Felley-lorey-trial-quotes-of-day-dr.html By now you all know, I am following the Elly Lorey trial. Was Alzheimer's sufferer Elly Lorey murdered? It looks like both the prosecution and the defense are ready to roll out the big guns in this trial. This leaves me wondering why this court case is not getting more national attention? For the prosecution we have Dr. Peter Rabins. When it comes to Alzheimer's disease they don't get any bigger than Dr. Rabins--Johns Hopkins University, Alzheimer's specialist, co-director of the school's division of geriatric, and neuropsychiatry The word feces is big in this trial. The facts in evidence show that not only was Elly Lorey covered in feces, the walls in her room were covered with feces, and she was eating feces. The smell was so bad Kirsten (the daughter) and Toby Fenn covered the air ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782296 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:14:39 +0100 2782296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778667&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FueQS8SE7Uyk%2Fquotes-from-elly-lorey-alzheimers.html I started this thread with this article--Did a Boca Raton Couple Murder Elly Lorey Who Suffered from Alzheimer's Disease? Elly Lorey spent the last of her 89 years in a state of extreme mental decay, living in a locked, unventilated room where she smeared excrement on the walls and existed on a diet of honey buns and Ramen noodles, according to police reports. When she died, Lorey had withered to 80 pounds. Despite the signs of advanced Alzheimer's disease, she had received no medical care. Elly lived with Kerstin (the daughter) and Toby Fenn in a four-bedroom, two-bath home in the Cimarron neighborhood west of Boca Raton.Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email The trial started last week and here are some of the facts in evidence and quotes. "As we entered the bedroom, my se... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778667 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:21:00 +0100 2778667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778668&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FSvrw5fO0SxM%2Fscientists-identify-two-gene-variants.html In the largest genome-wide association study (GWAS) reported to date involving Alzheimer's disease, scientists have identified two new possible genetic risk factors for late-onset Alzheimer's, the most common form of the disease. The study, which pooled DNA samples from a number of European and U.S. groups, not only associated variations in the sequence of the CLU and PICALM genes with increased risk, but also found another 13 gene variants that merit further investigation, according to findings presented in the September 6, 2009, online issue of Nature Genetics. Involving more than 16,000 DNA samples, one feature of this research was its use of publicly shared DNA samples and databases, including several supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and other components of the Natio... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778668 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:31:25 +0100 2778668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778512&cid=t_312127_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmCGnXwuMevw%2F What did you lose today? That’s what the Lost and Found Campaign is asking people. When someone logs on to their site and chooses the icon that matches something they lost or forgot about, the selection will trigger an Accera donation to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Each donation will be $1. Think of all the money that could raise! The Lost and Found submissions will be accepted on-line through November 13. Log on to the Lost and Found Campaign (www.lostandfoundcampaign.com) to participate. The funds generated throughout this initiative will be donated to AFA on November 17, “National Memory Screening Day,” to further AFA’s efforts to support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease their families. Image: Accera Post fr... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778512 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:44:18 +0100 2778512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774896&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FVycZnty8bG8%2Fvia-alzheimersread-908.html Here are a few stories that I thought might be of interest to you. The links to these articles appeared on my Twitter feed @ALZHEIMERSread or on my Google shared feed. The Desperate Search for the Wandering Alzheimer's Man--Judge Lombard Go here to watch the video. Cancer drug may help Alzheimer's patients U.S. researchers suggest a cancer drug may help restore memory deficits in Alzheimer's patients. The Columbia University Medical Center study, published in The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, finds a cancer drug from a family of compounds -- HDAC inhibitors -- improved memory performance. To continue reading go here. Scientists Discover 3 More Genes With Links to Alzheimer's Disease Two European research teams have identified three genes that affect a person's risk of developing Alzhe... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774896 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:24:58 +0100 2774896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774897&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F7LyK3V2zL-s%2Flas-vegas-man-with-alzheimers-lost-in.html A Las Vegas man suffering from Alzheimer's is lost again for a third time. I know this is going to be hard to believe but Judge Lombard is lost again. On Sunday, I wrote this incredible story--A Las Vegas Man with Alzheimer's Found Wandering Around Denver (Twice). Judge Lombard started his trip in Las Vegas. His final destination was Detroit. When the bus he was on stopped in Denver, he got off and started wandering around. The first time he got lost and then found, a social worker put him in a cab and sent him back to the bus station. What do you think happened? He started wandering around Denver again. Lost for a second time, he was finally found after eleven days of wandering around the streets of Denver. When they found Judge Lombard, he was dehydrated and starving. After feedi... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774897 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:06:32 +0100 2774897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774735&cid=t_312127_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FT6qWkjZpDtg%2F Have you already read The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness? Let's see... 1. Pick the only part of your body that does not contain fat: a. Arm b. Thigh c. Brain d. None Answer: d) Fats are also present in the brain: in neurons’ membranes to keep them flexible. These fats are the omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids molecules. (Page 32 of the book) 2. Pick the only food product that doesn’t contain Omega-3 fatty acids a. Tuna b. Walnut c. Kiwi d. Jelly Beans Answer: d) Fatty acids can be found in cold-water fish (such as mackerel, herring, salmon, and tuna), kiwi, and walnuts. (Page 33) 3. Pick the only food product that doesn’t contain antioxidants a. Olive oil b. Milk c. Nuts d. Berries Answer: b) Antioxidants can be found in vegetable oils, nuts, green leafy vegetables (e.g., spinach),... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774735 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:41:31 +0100 2774735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778375&cid=t_312127_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006522.html More evidence that inflammation contributes to the development of Alzheimer's. The study found that people who had respiratory, gastrointestinal or other infections or even bumps and bruises from a fall... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778375 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2778375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2770231&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FzDqF_oqoCKI%2Flas-vegas-man-with-alzheimers-found.html This is a story about Alzheimer's and wandering. You might be surprised to learn stories about Alzheimer's and wandering occur everyday across America and the world. This story includes: Judge Lombard the man suffering from Alzheimer's, Lombard's niece Pandora Coleman, a social worker, and the good Samaritan. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email You will surprised to learn that Judge Lombard started in Las Vegas, and got lost in Denver. He was on his way to Detroit via bus. He arrived in Denver on August 17. The first time around, Judge Lombard got off the bus and started wandering around Denver. After he was found the first time, the social worker--following instructions given to her by Lombard's wife--gave him a printout of a bus schedule, called a cab for him, and sh... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2770231 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:01:09 +0100 2770231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2768681&cid=t_312127_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F_uwBWoX1z2c%2F Research with Alzheimer’s and diabetes both seem to get more exciting every day. Don’t you think? Here’s some more exciting news: N60. The name “N60″ is something you’ll hear more and more because it is a specific section of “RanBP9, a protein that has proven key in Alzheimer’s research. According to Science Daily, RanBP9 “increases the production of the amyloid beta protein,” which is important because patients with Alzheimer’s have an extreme amount of this protein. More so than those without the disease. In short, the hope is that discovering what makes this “amyloid beta protein” go gangbusters in patients will lead to stopping the progression. And therefore, the disease. Image: sxc.hu. ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2768681 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:08:09 +0100 2768681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766282&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F_HP7sO6SnS4%2Fnew-dimebon-clinical-trial-now.html A new Dimebon Phase 3 clinical trial is now open and recruiting new participants. The study is called--A Phase 3 Efficacy Study Of Dimebon In Patients With Moderate To Severe Alzheimer's Disease.  Inclusion Criteria: Men and women ≥ 50 years of age with a diagnosis of Alzheimers disease. Have a Mini-Mental State Exam between 5 and 14 inclusive. Have been taking the medication memantine (ie., Namenda) for at least six months prior to this study. Must have a caregiver who assists the patient at least five days per week for at least three hours per day, who can accompany patient to study visits, and who has an intimate knowledge of the patient's health states and personal care. Exclusion Criteria: Have taken medicines for Alzheimers disease other than memantine (e.g., donepezil, r... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766282 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:47:00 +0100 2766282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2758104&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FO3Q_VeWAwy8%2Fdid-boca-raton-couple-murder-elly-lorey.html This story and trial are taking place about 7-10 miles from where I live--in Boca Raton, Florida. Is it murder, neglect, or just another day in the life of an Alzheimer's caregiver? Here are some of the quotes and facts from the story which was written by Missy Diaz in the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Elly Lorey spent the last of her 89 years in a state of extreme mental decay, living in a locked, unventilated room where she smeared excrement on the walls and existed on a diet of honey buns and Ramen noodles, according to police reports. When she died, Lorey had withered to 80 pounds. Despite the signs of advanced Alzheimer's disease, she had received no medical care. Elly lived with Kerstin (the daughter) and Toby Fenn in a four-bedroom, two-bath home in the Cimarron neighborhood west o... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2758104 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:16:39 +0100 2758104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2758105&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FAt8ETZmxHeY%2Falzheimersread-901.html Here are a few of the articles from my Twitter Feed @ALZHEIMERSREAD. Is Family Caregiving Better Than Institutional Care? Assuming the role of caregiver for a loved one can be challenging and with the amount of stress and aggravation that comes with the job, you would think that the caregiver would rather turn the loved one over to a nursing home or other organized care facility. However, the opposite it true! To continue reading go here. Oklahoma legislative task force addresses Alzheimer’s Requirement that medical school students learn more about diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. To continue reading go here.  Finra bars 2 brokers for conning widows, Alzheimer’s victims and disabled Among the victims were 15 widows, two Alzheimer’s victims and an individual with developmental disa... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2758105 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:59:13 +0100 2758105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748129&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F8Pr10P_T9fw%2Fin-memory-of-doctor-carlos-chiriboga.html My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. For those of you that have been here for a while, you know that I am adamant about the importance of finding a personal care physician that is fully familiar with Alzheimer's disease. In fact, I believe this is the most important decision you will ever make in a fight against Alzheimer's disease. Sadly, our incredibly competent, loving, caring, personal care physician--Dr. Carlos Chiriboga--died last week. Carlos Chiriboga was a young man. He is survived by his loving wife, and three young children ages 3-12 years old. Dr. Chiriboga died from a complication during surgery. His death was unexpected.Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email It would b... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748129 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:42:39 +0100 2748129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745617&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.abclocal.go.com%2Fstatic%2Fflash%2FembeddedPlayer%2Fswf%2FotvEmLoader.swf%3Fversion%3D%26station%3Dkgo%26section%3D%26mediaId%3D6986904%26cdnRoot%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fcdn.abclocal.go.com%26webRoot%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fabclocal.go.com%26site%3D This is interesting research. I believe Namenda in combination with Aricept works well for my mother. After viewing this video I found myself wondering, what if she had Namenda when she was in a very early stage or dementia or mild cognitive impairment? Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Popular articles on theAlzheimer's Reading RoomAlzheimer's Wandering Why it Happens and What to DoDoes the Combination of Aricept and Namenda Help Slow the Rate of Decline in Alzheimer's Patients10 Good Reasons to Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading Room NowTest Your Memory (TYM) for Alzheimer's or Dementia in Five MinutesWorld Health Care Spending and Performance Ranking by Country (Table)What is Dementia?Five Ways to Keep Alzheimer's AwayDimebon Connection StudyAre Alzheimer's Car... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745617 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:17:56 +0100 2745617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741575&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FFdmJ3GvHRM4%2Fchanges-in-walking-and-balance-can-be.html Prior to my mother's diagnosis of dementia she started scraping her feet on the ground, and started falling down. On one fall she broke her finger. When my mother would fall, she could not get back up on her own. I now find myself wondering--how did she get up before I came to take care of her? I'll never know the answer to this question. I am convinced that my decision to take her into a gym, and put her on a treadmill made a remarkable difference. My mother has not fallen a single time in the last 4 years. Not once. I suppose when I talk about exercise and the very positive effect it has on my mother's over all well being--I make it sound like magic. It does seem magical to me the more I think about it. I wish more people would try getting their older parents to walk on a treadmill f... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741575 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:47:10 +0100 2741575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737720&cid=t_312127_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7796 This video brings up an interesting point (via Digg) from the Malaysian Medical Resources Is poor sleep a factor in dementia? (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737720 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2737720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730333&cid=t_312127_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FpNTtVgLpC7o%2Falzheimers-wandering-why-it-happens-and.html This article from the Mayo Clinic explains this behavior and some of the likely causes and remedies.Alzheimer's: Understand and control wanderingFind out why people with Alzheimer's wander and what you can do to keep them safe.Alzheimer's disease can erase a person's memory of once-familiar surroundings and make adaptation to new surroundings extremely difficult. As a result, people with Alzheimer's sometimes wander away from their homes or care centers and turn up — frightened and disoriented — far from where they started, long after they disappeared.Wandering is among the most unsettling and even terrifying behaviors people with Alzheimer's display. Often poorly clad, they leave safety at random hours and strike out into unknown territory, for no apparent reason. But this seemingly a... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730333 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:48:01 +0100 2730333