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Urinary Incontinence -- How We Beat Alzheimer's Incontinence -- The Solution
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We are on a three day roll. No pee pee. No pee pee pajamas. No pee pee underwear. No pee pee pants......Bob DeMarco
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My mother suffered from urinary incontinence long before I moved to Delray Beach to take care of her.
My sister Joanne was the first to notice the problem -- 8 or 9 years ago.
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Urinary Incontinence (UI) is a stigmatized, underreported, under-diagnosed, under-treated condition that is erroneously thought to be a normal part of aging. One-third of men and women ages 30-70 believe that incon...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 18, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's urinary incontinence dementia Source Type: blogs
The importance of criminal background checks on who you hireEmail this article to a colleague.
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Many families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s hire caregiver’s and homecare agencies to provide respite or continuous care. You need to be certain that your loved one will be safe and receives the proper care.....By Angil Tarach
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I cannot emphasize how important it is to know who is coming into your home.
Assist Guide Information Services (AGIS) published an article last year entitled Beware of Former Prisoner's Caring for Your Parents The article talks about prison guards advising soon-to-be released convicts that caregiving is an easy to get employment opportunity.
You need to kn...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 17, 2009 Category: Dementia Authors:
Finally, a simple cartoon depicting the anatomic location of the transentorhinal cortexEmail this article to a colleague.
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In our teaching and in our autopsy reports, we neuropathologists often make reference to the transentorhinal cortex as it is -- in the Braak and Braak staging system -- the region where the earliest Alzheimer pathology appears. I have found it difficult to find a clear illustration of the anatomic location of the transentorhinal cortex in texts or on the internet. However, I came across a nice cartoon of the divisions of the parahippocampal gyrus, including the transentorhinal cortex, in an online presentation by Prof. Jillian Kril of the Pathology Department at the University of Sydney, NSW. Prof. Kril kindly emailed me a...
Source: neuropathology blog - November 17, 2009 Category: Pathologists Tags: anatomy Alzheimer's disease Source Type: blogs
The Metamorphosis of This Alzheimer's Caregiver -- I WishEmail this article to a colleague.
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Once I entered Alzheimer's world I did learn something fascinating -- my mother is full of feelings and emotion. I learned that I could connect with her....My name is Bob DeMaro, 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.
Bob DeMarco
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This is not a lament. A lament is an expression of regret or grief.
Honestly, I don't have any regrets when it comes to caring for my mother.
However, I often wish. I wish I had known more about Alzheimer's when the diagnosis came in. I wish I knew what to do f...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 16, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: caregiving alzheimer's life behavior.communication Source Type: blogs
Deep Sleep: Alzheimer’s, CPAP & OSAEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new study examined the effect of CPAP therapy on sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease.The study involved 52 adults with OSA and Alzheimer’s disease; they had an average age of 78 years. The effect of CPAP therapy was compared with fake, placebo CPAP. Sleep was measured by overnight sleep study.Results show that even one night of CPAP therapy had a positive effect on sleep. People in the CPAP group had a lower percentage of stage 1 sleep than the placebo group; they also had a higher percentage of stage 2 sleep.The AASM reports that stage 1 sleep tends to occur when you first fall aslee...
Source: Sleep Education - November 16, 2009 Category: Sleep Medicine Tags: CPAP OSA Alzheimer's disease sleep stages Source Type: blogs
Which Drugs Increase the Risk of Falling for the ElderlyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for adults sixty-five and older, and research suggests that those taking four or more medications are at an even greater risk than those who don’t—perhaps two to three times greater. -- Susan Blalock, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.....Bob DeMarco
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I am always worried that my mother might fall and injure herself -- or worse.
Research studies indicate that falling is a leading cause of injury deaths for people 65 and older -- see Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview.
More than one third of adults 65 and older fall each...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 15, 2009 Category: Dementia Authors:
Alzheimer's Caregiver Lament -- I can't take her out because she eats with her handsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The positive effects of socialization, initiative, and motivation on the part of Alzheimer's sufferers and their caregiver should not be overlooked. I believe these are as important as the medication......
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.
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Comments, feedback, additional advice welcome. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The)
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 12, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's tip eating dementia advice Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's Caregiver Lament -- I can't take her out because she eats with her hands.Email this article to a colleague.
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The positive effects of socialization, initiative, and motivation on the part of Alzheimer's sufferers and their caregiver should not be overlooked. I believe these are as important as the medication......
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.
Bob DeMarco
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I can't tell you how many times I either heard or read these words -- I can't take him/her out because she eats with her hands. I know this -- it is a big problem among Alzheimer's caregivers.
To be honest, I neve...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 11, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's tip eating dementia advice Source Type: blogs
The Validation Breakthrough: Techniques for Communicating with People with Alzheimer's and DementiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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If you live with or care for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, you should consider reading this book. The Validation Breakthrough will help you understand why Alzheimer's sufferers say what they say and do what they do. This book helps you understand communication that is often difficult to accept and hard to interpret.
You might get the impression from the title that this book is only for professionals -- this is not the case.
The case studies provide you with specific situations that you are sure to encounter.
I believe everyone involved with elderly parents suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's can benefit from...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 9, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: caregiving alzheimer's Validation dementia therapy Naomi communication elder Feil Source Type: blogs
Insurance Company Requires Proof for Every Aricept Prescription --What toDo?Email this article to a colleague.
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The insurance company wants proof from the doctor each time I call in the prescription...
Our reader Lisa described this problem in the comments section under the article -- The Combination of Aricept and Namenda Helps Slow the Rate of Decline in Alzheimer's Patients:
My father is taking Namenda twice a day and aricept at night. However, his insurance company balks each time I try to get the Aricept refilled. First of all, I can only get 20 days worth at a time filled...then the insurance company wants proof from the doctor each time I call in the perscrption--proof that he really needs it and the Namenda together. The d...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 7, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's problem Aricept Namenda insurance health Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's Common in Children of Alzheimer's PatientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Our study shows that high blood pressure and an innate pro-inflammatory cytokine response in middle age significantly contributers to Alzheimer's disease.
As these risk factors cluster in families, it is important to realize that early interventions could prevent late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
One could argue for a high-risk prevention strategy by identifying the offspring of patients with Alzheimer's disease, screening them for hypertension and vascular factors and implementing various non-pharmacological health measures.Source Vascular Factors and Markers of Inflammation in Offspring With a Parental History of Late-O...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 6, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: genetics alzheimer's children Source Type: blogs
Worried about Alzheimer's? Five Ways to Protect YourselfEmail this article to a colleague.
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It's really critical that we find ways to prevent, or at least delay the onset of, cognitive decline. --Neil Buckholtz, U.S. National Institute on Aging's Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI).....
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Physical Activity -- Exercise
Consider exercises that pump oxygen and blood to the brain. These include running, walking, bicycling. There are at least 18 research studies showing that exercise can improve memory in people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Better yet, start exercising now to improve cognitive function.
To read Worried About Alzheimer's? Tip #1 Exer...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 3, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: cholesterol alzheimer's diet Mediterranean fight exercise dementia Conscientious Source Type: blogs
Dr. Perlmutter to Address First International Alzheimer’s Symposium in MonacoEmail this article to a colleague.
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I am greatly honored to be invited to address the First International Congress on Alzheimer’s in Monaco under the Patronage of HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Here is a letter from the president of the organization:
Despite the Billions of dollars spent annually to cure this disease,
Alzheimer’s claims over 1 in 10 people over the age of 65 and represents
a growing threat in the backdrop of an aging population. In fact, it is
expected to claim over half of the people over 85 in coming years.
Coincidentally, the past twenty years have seen substantial advances
in the Neurosciences and allied fi elds. These major con...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - November 3, 2009 Category: Neurologists Authors: Dr. Perlmutter Tags: Brain Health Alzheimer's Source Type: blogs
Worried About Alzheimer's? Nintendo Wii Hula HoopEmail this article to a colleague.
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Loss weight, improve balance, smile.....
I wrote previously about the importance of exercise to help ward off Alzheimer's, dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and high LDL cholestrol.
This time I am going to address a great form of exercise and marry this to improving balance.
My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. When I first moved to Delray Beach to take care of her, six years ago, she was falling down all the time. Shortly after I came on the scene she fell and broke her finger.
I am proud to say, my mother has not fallen once in almost six years. She is not on a walker, even though mo...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 2, 2009 Category: Dementia Authors:
Quote of the Day -- LifeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Life is a comedy for those who think... and a tragedy for those who feel.
--Horace Walpole
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And, a bowl of cherries for those that do both.
--Bob DeMarco
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I also find myself thinking this since I wrote the article --
Where is the Alzheimer's Association?
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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.
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Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 31, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimers quote life La lectura de la Alzheimer's Room reading Source Type: blogs
The Alzheimer's Association ResponseEmail this article to a colleague.
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We strive to be a resource that individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s can turn to whenever they need help. Our national offices in Chicago and Washington, D. C. work in conjunction with chapter affiliates across the country to serve the needs of those who are impacted by Alzheimer’s...... Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email
Greater Reading Room Community,
First, thanks for your comments and for the opportunity to outline some of our programs and services. The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to providing families with information and support, and we want to hear your feedback. To re...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 31, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's association Source Type: blogs
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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.
Bob DeMarco
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Where is the Alzheimer's Association?
As far as I can tell, the Alzheimer's Reading Room has six subscribers from the Alzheimer's Association.
I am sitting here wondering why we don't have more?.
I believe the Alzheimer's Reading Room is accomplishing its core mission -- to bring high quality insight and advice to Alzheimer's caregivers, the families of caregivers, and people in the industry that have hands o...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 30, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's association Source Type: blogs
H1N1 Flu Virus Everything You Need to KnowEmail this article to a colleague.
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H1N1 Flu virus activity is now widespread in 46 states. Nationwide, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness are increasing sharply, and are now higher than what is usually seen at the peak of the flu seasons.......
Bob DeMarco
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The 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 30, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: virus facts alzheimer's flu swine cdc H1N1 Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's or Dementia Get the Thyroid CheckedEmail this article to a colleague.
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I wish I could shout this from the mountain top: when Alzheimer's or dementia present, get the thyroid checked.......Bob DeMarco
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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 ...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 29, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's thyroid disease alzheimers hypothyroidism health dementia Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's Wandering -- Mrs J No Longer Wandering the Streets AimlesslyEmail this article to a colleague.
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For those who were interested in and commented on my story about Mrs. J, the problem appears to be solved.
Rose Lamatt
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If you missed the previous stories they are listed below. Mrs. J is an elderly woman, suffering from Alzheimer's disease, who was out and wandering the streets of our town without supervision or assistance.
What if Mrs. J Wanders Away and Ends Up Dead?
Mrs. J Might Wander But Now Someone is Watching
Rose is Betwixt and Between over Mrs J--Mrs. J’s out wandering again
I learned this morning that Mrs. J. was removed from her home by the Department of Children and Families an...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 28, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's department families children wandering Source Type: blogs
Worried About Alzheimer's? Yoga for Your FaceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Exercising your face tightens and tones muscles. It also combats aging and reduces stress...........
By Bob DeMarco
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There are a long list of scientific articles that indicate exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer's, dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and lowers LDL cholesterol.
You might chuckle when you see the yoga exercises for you face. They work.
Free Your Tongue
It is recommended that you hold this pose for 60 seconds. It is good if your eyes water; that flushes the toxins that may have accumulated there.
Lion Face
Inhale through your nose, make fists and squeeze all your fac...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 27, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: yoga alzheimer's health exercise dementia fitness face Source Type: blogs
Does Ellen Degeneres Know About the Plight of Alzheimer's Caregivers ?Email this article to a colleague.
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Wondering about Ellen Degeneres
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.
Bob DeMarco
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Every day at 11 AM I turn on the Ellen Degeneres Show for my mother to watch. Prior to my life as an Alzheimer's caregiver I had never seen the show.
I turn the show on because it makes my mother smile and sometimes laugh. If you are living in the front row of Alzheimer's like I am -- you now how important this is.
My mother really perks up when Ellen dances (so do I). She especially ...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 26, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's Degeneres favorite show television Ellen caregiver Source Type: blogs
What is Rember?Email this article to a colleague.
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The Alzheimer's Reading Room receives visitors to this site every day from people that are searching the Google key word -- Rember.
What is Rember?
Bob DeMarco
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Rember is supposedly a new version of an existing chemical substance, methylene blue, but modified to be used as a drug for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s.
The news on Rember was released at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) in 2008. It created a tidal wave of press and news on television when the company made this claim:
Research findings point to a new treatment that appears to slow the...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 25, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: methylene-blue alzheimer's Aricept association Namenda Rember Source Type: blogs
What is Vascular Dementia?Email this article to a colleague.
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Vascular dementia is a degenerative cerebrovascular disease that leads to a progressive decline in memory and cognitive functioning. It occurs when the blood supply carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is interrupted by a blocked or diseased vascular system. Vascular dementia generally affects people between the ages of 60 and 75.By Bob DeMarco
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Vascular dementia is considered the second most common type of dementia.
Vascular dementia occurs when blood vessels in the brain narrow, reducing the amount of blood flowing to the brain. In some cases, a blood vessel may be completely bloc...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 18, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's vascular stroke dementia Source Type: blogs
60 Minutes A Blow To The Brain -- This is Your Brain on Football (Video and Text)Email this article to a colleague.
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By Bob DeMarco
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You might be wondering what this story is doing on the Alzheimer's Reading Room?
A recent Harris Interactive poll found that more than 100 million Americans have been touched by Alzheimer's. The same poll found that more than 33 million Americans fear Alzheimer's.
A week ago I wrote this article -- The NFLs Dirty Little Secret--Early Onset Alzheimer's at a Young Age.
In that research study researchers found that 6.1 percent of players age 50 and above reported that they had received a dementia-related diagnosis, five times higher than the national average, 1.2 percent.Now...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 12, 2009 Category: Dementia Authors:
Caffeine – Nature’s Own Wonder DrugEmail this article to a colleague.
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Much has been said and written about caffeine over the past half century. There have been over 20,000 studies conducted looking at the various effects and benefits of caffeine over this period of time. Numerous studies have demonstrated the tremendous health benefits that can be derived from regular daily consumption of caffeine, most commonly delivered through the consumption of coffee or energy drinks such as Red Bull or similar beveragage. All of these have a high caffeine content. In almost any way that caffeine is consumed, there are certain health benefits that it delivers. Despite all the negative press that ...
Source: Sarasota Neurology - October 4, 2009 Category: Neurologists Authors: Dr. K Tags: Brain Stimulation General Medicine Memory Loss / Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia Parkinson's disease Stroke antidepressant blood pressure BMI caffeine coffee coronary artery disease diabetes energy drink Harvard Harvard Universi Source Type: blogs
The NFLs Dirty Little Secret--Early Onset Alzheimer's at a Young AgeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Should the families of football players at the high school, college, and professional level be worried about Alzheimer's and dementia.
Yesterday I wrote about a new report that indicated retired National Football League players suffer from early onset Alzheimer's and dementia at an alarming rate.
A study commissioned by the National Football League found that Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment is appearing in the league's former players at an alarming rate -- 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 In...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 1, 2009 Category: Dementia Authors:
Irregular Sleep Habits Linked to Alzheimer’sEmail this article to a colleague.
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A good eight hours of sleep really does our life good, well into the twilight years! A new study has found that sleep abnormalities in midlife may be linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s later in life. Chronic sleep abnormalities include insomnia, late-night habits, sleep deprivation and irregular sleep habits.
Alzheimer’s is triggered as the peptide amyloid-beta transforms into plaque in the brain’s fluid, and amyloid-beta naturally increases during the day and decreases at night. Published in Science Express, neurologist Jae-Eun Kang and her colleagues found, in both men and mice, that concentrations of amyloi...
Source: Genetics and Health - September 30, 2009 Category: Geneticists and Genetics Commentators Authors: Grace Ibay Tags: Genetic Diseases and Conditions almorexant Alzheimer's amyloid-beta chronic sleep disorder insomnia sleep deprivation long term effects Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's Reading Room in the News--The Elley Lorey TrialEmail this article to a colleague.
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As many of you know, I followed the Elley Lorey Alzheimer's murder trial closely. The trial took place about 17 miles from me in West Palm Beach.
Susan Spencer-Wendel, the Palm Beach Post, called me after the trial to get my reaction (tip of the hat to Susan).
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'Shock and disgust' the overwhelming reaction among caregivers to West Boca Alzheimer's death case
By SUSAN SPENCER-WENDEL
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Bob Demarco has his finger square on the pulse of the ever-growing community of...
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Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 30, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's McAuliffe elley fenn bob demarco trial Michael lorey Source Type: blogs
I have Alzheimer’s and I refuse to stop laughing!Email this article to a colleague.
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But then, as I looked down I did a double take; noticing there was the usual leash loop sensibly tightly secured in the usual place on my left wrist. But to my horror the remainder length of the leash was dangling SOLO in the breeze. And no animal attached!! Fearing the worst, I did a quick eyeball once-over on the block. My heart raced and I feared the worst like any parent would do.
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Originally published at Early OnSet Alzheimers.
By Patrice
I have Alzheimer’s and I refuse to stop laughing!
I wrote the above caption with all respect and love to anyone whose life h...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 29, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's early Onset Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's Reading 925Email this article to a colleague.
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Money problems 'signal dementia'
Declining financial skills are detectable in patients in the year before they develop Alzheimer's, according to US researchers.
"The findings do suggest that a decrease in specific money skills could indicate a progression towards Alzheimer's, and this is something doctors could take into account when monitoring patients."--Rebecca Wood
[Editor note: I now believe that if I had known this, I would have known my mother was suffering from mild cognitive impairment. I believe this is one of the earliest signs of Dementia and Alzheimer's.]
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Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 25, 2009 Category: Dementia Authors:
Sleep Loss & Alzheimer’s DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new study provides some of the first indications that chronic sleep loss could play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.The researchers analyzed the levels of “amyloid beta” in the brains of mice. Amyloid beta is a protein fragment.The study reports that the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease; the mice in the study were genetically engineered to develop the disease.Results show that brain amyloid beta levels correlated with wakefulness. Levels increased at night when the mice were mostly awake; they decreased during the day when the mice were mostly asleep.Th...
Source: Sleep Education - September 25, 2009 Category: Sleep Medicine Tags: sleep loss sleep deprivation Alzheimer's disease orexin Source Type: blogs
Rose is Betwixt and Between over Mrs J--Mrs. J’s out wandering againEmail this article to a colleague.
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Rose Lamatt is trying as hard as he can to make sure Mrs J--the Wanderer--receives the care she needs. But now, she is frustated because the grandson doesn't really care.
I wrote the other day that I am a goal oriented guy. I am also a problem solver. Sometimes the first or second solution to a problem doesn't work. What is important is finding an effective solution to the problem. I'll put my potential solution in the comments box.
By Rose Lamatt
So now what? Is this called passing the buck, or what? Please tell me, how can we depend on government services when this sort of thing happens? Who is in charge of this fiasc...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 24, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's care dementia wandering elder Source Type: blogs
Mrs. J Might Wander But Now Someone is WatchingEmail this article to a colleague.
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First, I want to thank those who posted comments below my article about Mrs. J. I truly appreciate you effort and kindness.
I believe if a community like this one can get together, surely it can happen in our own neighborhoods. I felt the pastor speaking to me last Sunday, and knew I had to follow the direction I was being led—which I did, with your help. Thank you.
Following is an update of what has transpired since I wrote the article about Mrs. J.
By Rose Lamatt
Previously--What if Mrs. J Wanders Away and Ends Up Dead?
First, I called the Alzheimer’s Association, where I heard a recording telling me to leave my...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 23, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's 'Hanna Rosenmann' Lamatt dementia wandering Source Type: blogs
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Rose Lamatt lived the life of an Alzheimer's caregiver for 14 years. She has witnessed Alzheimer's behaviors from every angle (see Bio below). With her eyes wide open, she is now a concerned on-looker that feels compelled to take action. She is seeking direct help or advice. Please take the time to read her article and respond.
I’m worried that Mrs. J. is going to get lost in the woods, or something worse might happen to her.Subscribe to The...
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Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 22, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's elder-care dementia advice wandering Source Type: blogs
Poor Money Management & Early Alzheimers?Email this article to a colleague.
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Researchers from the University of Alabama have found that a person who was able to handle money earlier in life and who begins making poor money decisions and has become unable to handle transactions may be heading towards Alzheimer’s disease.
Their study wasn’t a large one (only 163 people) but it could be a good indicator of what other things to look for as well if further studies back up these findings.
Of the 163 people, 87 had mild cognitive impairment (mild memory loss or ability to do calculations or mental tasks) and 76 people who showed no signs of memory problems. The researchers looked to see who th...
Source: A Hearty Life - September 21, 2009 Category: Nurses Authors: Marijke Durning, RN Tags: Diseases & Conditions cognitive impairment early Alzheimer's disease Source Type: blogs
35 Million People Around the World Living with Alzheimer'sEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease.
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Today is World Alzheimer's Day and we're working to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and rally friends like you around the globe. I know I often write you with updates, offers and requ...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 21, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's world association donate day Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer’s Cases to Climb Sharply With Longer LifespansEmail this article to a colleague.
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The number of people living with memory-robbing Alzheimer’s disease grew 10% globally between 2005 and 2009 to 35 million, according to a report today by U.K.-based Alzheimer’s Disease International.
And, mostly because people are living longer, this number is expected to continue climbing to 115.4 million in 2050, according to the report, which surveyed nations around the world.
Some other countries, like the U.K., have a national Alzheimer’s plan in place, according to Harry Johns, the head of the Alzheimer’s Association, one of the members of ADI. The federal leadership in the U.S., however, has ...
Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog - September 21, 2009 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Shirley S. Wang Tags: Aging Alzheimer's Research Source Type: blogs
Celebrate World Alzheimer's DayEmail this article to a colleague.
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September 21, is World Alzheimer's Day. Color me purple.
World Alzheimer's Day is a day when Alzheimer's Associations and other organizations around the globe unite in an effort to raise awareness about the disease and its impact on our families, communities and nations.
The theme for World Alzheimer's Day™ 2009 is 'Diagnosing Dementia: See It Sooner'.
Alzheimer's is a sinister disease. Hard to spot, hard to diagnosis, and hard to deal with effectively.
To my fellow Alzheimer's caregivers, I say congratulations, YOU ARE THE ONE. And, if not you, WHO?
I admire and respect each and every Alzheimer's caregiver. I don'...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 21, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's world day Source Type: blogs
Cymbalta & Savella – New Fibromyalgia TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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The FDA has approved two additional medications specifically for the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms. The first drug to ever be approved for fibromyalgia treatment was Lyrica. Lyrica was developed as an anti-seizure medication and has FDA approval for this and treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. Since its initial release, the FDA approved its use for symptomatic treatment of fibromyalgia.
Cymbalta was the second drug to be FDA approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. This has been a tremendous addition to treatment of this disabling condition. The most recent medication approved for FM treatment is Savella. Pri...
Source: Sarasota Neurology - September 20, 2009 Category: Neurologists Authors: Dr. K Tags: Back Pain General Medicine Memory Loss / Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia Migraines / Headache Nerve Pain Source Type: blogs
Where are you located--Subscriber SurveyEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Alzheimer's Reading Room has subscribers from all over the World.
I know many of you, but not most of you.
I thought it would be interesting to find out where our subscribers are located. How many cities, states, and countries are represented here.
Please list your location in the comments box under this article.
You can provide your name, location, and a link back to your company, website, blog, or book.
If you prefer, you can comment anonymously. Just put in the location. The real purpose is to get an idea of where our subscribers are located.
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Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 20, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: room alzheimer's location subscriber reading Source Type: blogs
Memory Screening Gets Boost from Baucus Health BillEmail this article to a colleague.
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Experts in Alzheimer’s care disagree about the value of widespread screening of older adults for memory problems and dementia conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.
But in an overhaul of the health-care system, such screenings for cognitive impairment could be included — and paid for — as part of Medicare’s annual wellness visits.
As part of a provision in the Baucus health bill unveiled yesterday, patients would first complete a health risk assessment that “would identify chronic diseases, modifiable risk factors and emergency or urgent health needs.” Within six months of the asses...
Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog - September 17, 2009 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Shirley S. Wang Tags: Alzheimer's Congress Health Reform Source Type: blogs
An Ounce of PreventionEmail this article to a colleague.
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By David Perlmutter, MD,FACN, ABIHM
What can we do to protect our brains? With the release of the 2009 report from the Alzheimer’s Association showing that 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease with a new case diagnosed every 70 seconds, more and more people want to know if there really are any meaningful preventive strategies for this devastating condition now costing $148 billion annually.
Perhaps not so remarkable is the fact that many of the same lifestyle recommendations made to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease also apply to reducing risk for Alzheimer’s. Why this is not so surprising is becau...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - September 17, 2009 Category: Neurologists Authors: Dr. Perlmutter Tags: Alzheimer's Dr. Perlmutter Source Type: blogs
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s DayEmail this article to a colleague.
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Every year on September 21, Alzheimer’s Disease associations across the globe recognize World Alzheimer’s Day. This year’s theme for World Alzheimer’s Day is ‘Diagnosing Dementia: See It Sooner’.
Across the globe scientists are aiming to establish a link between oral health and Alzheimers. For example, the British Dental Health Foundation received a grant to study [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips)
Source: Bibby Library News and Tips - September 16, 2009 Category: Dentists Authors: bibby1 Tags: Dental Amalgam Dental Research Dentistry for the Developmentally Disabled Geriatric Dentistry Mercury Oral Health Special Care Dentistry Alzheimer's Disease and Oral Health Britich dental health foundation Source Type: blogs
What to do when Alzheimer's StrikesEmail this article to a colleague.
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@ALZHEIMERSread is a Twitter Feed which is the companion of the Alzheimer's Reading Room.
I am now getting a few referrals each week asking me what to do when Alzheimer's strikes. I usually start with the following recommendations.
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First, I would purchase these two books.
1. The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems
2. The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, and Memory Loss
I am an Alzheimer's caregiver with six years experience and I still refer to these book...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 16, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: resources alzheimer's help to dementia books information advice what Source Type: blogs
Rockefeller Announces Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Disease PartnershipEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institutehas designed a unique program to intensify education and data collection aimed at physicians and other healthcare providers across West Virginia. The goal is to help physicians improve diagnosis and to insure their access to the latest in treatment of the disease. The program will also make certain that physicians and providers know how to connect families and caregivers to vital support networks in communities across the state."To help those battling memory disorders, we need to arm our entire network of health care providers and caregivers with the tools they need to diag...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 15, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's release Jay press Rockefeller Source Type: blogs
HBO Star Michael Baden: No evidence of Neglect in Lory-Fenn Alzheimer's Murder TrialEmail this article to a colleague.
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Dr. Michael Baden, a pathologist, expert witness, and host of HBO's series 'Autopsy' testified he found no evidence of physical abuse or neglect during his testimony at the Elly Lorey murder trial in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Kirsten and Toby Fenn are accused of murdering Elly Lorey, an 89 year old woman who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Kirsten Feen is Elly Lorey's daughter.
Earlier in the trial, Dr. Michael Bell, Palm Beach County's medical examiner, testified that Elly Lorey died of starvation and dehydration and that her death was a homicide.
Dr. Baden testified that:
there's no evidence of physical abuse,
that...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 11, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: peter rabins alzheimer's murder michael bell Fenn trial michael baden Elly Lorey Source Type: blogs
The Most Important Alzheimer's Decision of Them All--Finding a Competent Personal Care Physician (Part One)Email this article to a colleague.
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My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
When Alzheimer's or dementia strikes you are likely to experience a feeling of hopelessness. The diagnosis often sends the caregiver into a tailspin that is impossible to describe. The rollercoaster ride of feelings, emotions, grief, and stress often paralyzes the caregiver.
This all happens at time when you will be making one of the most important decisions you might ever make--identifying a competent personal care physician for you loved one.
I want to say...
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Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 10, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: alzheimer's Source Type: blogs
Scientists Identify Two Gene Variants Associated with Alzheimer's RiskEmail this article to a colleague.
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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...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 8, 2009 Category: Dementia Tags: CLU alzheimer's study genome PICALM dna alzheimers disease gene Source Type: blogs
Accera’s Lost & Found CampaignEmail this article to a colleague.
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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 ...
Source: A Hearty Life - September 8, 2009 Category: Nurses Authors: Cherie Burbach Tags: Diseases & Conditions accera lost and found campaign Alzheimer's Foundation of America easy way to donate money to alzheimers research raising money for research Source Type: blogs
