Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that occurs when your brain cells begin to die. It is unknown as to what causes the disease to manifest in an individual. What is known however is that the brain cells do indeed die and the brain shrinks. As the brain shrinks memory begins to decay. The disease is […]
Recently I received a phone call from a friend. Her Dad had just been diagnosed with dementia and she wanted to help her mom and dad cope. I wrote her six tips that I thought would really help all of them make daily living a shared positive experience. And now I’m sharing them with you.
In this article it opens up talking about a person by the name of Reece Dean, of Nashville’s community who was a truck driver but his wife Mary Ann, started to notice some changes in her husbands memory and even with a very grueling working truck schedule, something was just off about him such as […]
Scientific researchers have located a link between discrepancies in the brain. Specifically, how it processes glucose and how serious amyloid plaques in the brain may be with regards to Alzheimer’s disease. A new study, conducted with the assistance of the National Institute on Aging and National Institutes of Health, was released in November of 2017. […]
This article reflects deeply on the Alzheimer’s disease, bringing up a very interesting point that saving neurons could offer a brand new, never before seen approach to helping those with the disease. We all know that Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition which was touched on in the article which the disease slowly affects […]
One of the most difficult parts of dementia is losing the ability to make decisions. Not only is there confusion but often, decision-making opportunities are taken away from the individual when they receive a dementia diagnosis. Loss of decision-making impacts self-esteem and self-confidence. A lack of self-confidence can lead to withdrawal and a downward spiral […]
Early detection of Alzheimer’s is easier with a new test that has been confirmed by scientific studies. The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination allows individuals to test themselves for possible Alzheimer’s at home, using nothing more than a pen and paper. If the test indicates there could be a possible diagnosis, patients can take the test results […]
There is a study that shows brain structures can make some people resilient to Alzheimer’s disease. It turns out that the size as well as the shape and the number of dendritic spines in the brain can play a major role in someone getting Alzheimer’s disease. The University of Alabama has brought forth this new […]
I know a woman who collected things — her entire basement was filled with things. Ceiling to floor with a small pathway through was the only way to navigate her basement. The front porch was full of newspapers. Ceiling to floor with no place to sit. This caused a lot of angst for her family, […]
Research in the UK is an encouraging step towards helping the public understand dementia risk and take preventative measures. Dementia charities in the UK have found that 75% of people would make changes in their lifestyles in order to decrease their risk of dementia later in life. A pilot study in England has developed a […]
