| Volunteer to Fight Against Alzheimer's | | 2008-08-21 00:44:00 | | While we are young at age, we do not really care what will happen to our health in the future, it is unpredictable, and you might have a good health when you are old or you might suffer any type of disease. I told my husband that he should watch out what he eat while he is still young like eating healthy food instead of greasy, fatty unhealthy food. In my opinion, it could prevent any type of diseases if we taking care of ourselves and watch out what we eat. Perhaps, it could prevent having type of worse disease like Alzheimer’s by lessening eating bad foods. I knew somebody else who has an Alzheimer’s disease, and I felt bad for her husband, as he one will taking care of her and eventually her memory will be worse but I am wishing she would get back to normal. I searched online about the cause of Alzheimer’s disease and I stumbled this Alzheimer's Memory Walk which is consider as the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research and | | By: My Trails In Life | | |
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| Join the Alzheimer's Memory Walk | | 2008-08-20 22:52:17 | | Support the Alzheimer's Memory Walk ! The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk needs team captain's and volunteers of all ages, people with great passion and compassion in the fight against Alzheimer's. Alzheimer disease is characterized by the progressive decline in the cognitive function of the brain. Currently, there is no available cure for Alzheimer's disease or treatment that will reverse its symptoms, but you can definitely help fund the research for its altering drugs or cure. You can walk with a purpose by teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association. This is a simple but a great opportunity to help advance the information about Alzheimer disease. Memory Walk is usually two to three miles walk for a good cause held on a weekend morning in the fall.amp;amp;amp;lt;br>&am | | By: Life's Journey | | |
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| Protecting brain cells from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's | | 2008-08-20 20:21:04 | | New research led by Chu Chen, PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, provides evidence that one of the only naturally occurring fatty acids in the brain that has the ability to interact with the receptors originally identified as the targets of THC (the psychoactive component of marijuana) can help to protect brain cells from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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| Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention | | 2008-08-15 13:26:17 | | As over 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's and over 500,000 of them are under the age of 65, it is well worth looking into preventative measures. I'm highlighting 10 points from an AOL article by Vicki Salemi with a link below to the full article. The sentences in parentheses are my comments on some of the points. The doctor in Ms. Salemi's article does recommend certain drugs as preventative measures; we, personally, prefer non-drug methods as much as possible, as all drugs have some negative side effects which can outweigh any benefits. | | By: ReceiveHealing com | | |
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| Baby talk no good for Alzheimer's patients | | 2008-08-11 09:57:47 | | I don't usually print an article in its entirety but, given experiences during a recent hospitalization, this one really hit home:Don't treat Alzheimer's patients like they are children, researchers say August 7, 2008 Researchers from Kansas have offered a rare glimpse into the interior world of Alzheimer's patients with a new study presented at a major international conference in Chicago. The study, while small, is highly suggestive: Key findings indicate that patients - even those who may seem deeply disoriented or cognitively impaired - dislike being patronized or treated as if they are children. This suggests that a sense of adult identity remains intact in people with dementia, even when individuals aren't able to remember how old they are, where they are, what day it is or which family members are alive and present. How people experience Alzheimer's disease, especially in its latter stages, is a mystery because those with the illness lose the ability to articulate | | By: Michaelann Land | | |
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| Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk | | 2008-08-05 12:59:00 | | document.write('');
Alzheimer’s disease, also called Alzheimer disease or simply Alzheimer has, has affected millions of people all over the world. Despite its prevalence among the elderly, Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. In Alzheimer’s disease, problems with judgment, memory and thought processes make it hard for a person to take part and work in day-to-day social and family life.
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| Alzheimer's Research Shows Improvement | | 2008-08-04 13:34:00 | | Recently, researchers have made improvement in the search for treatments against Alzheimer's disease.
An older drug called dimebon has significantly improved Alzheimer's symptoms. However, in a second report, a once-promising vaccine failed to prevent the progression of Alzheimer's. Even though, the drug has cleared dementia-linked amyloid plaques in the brain.
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| Tips to Help Boost Memory in Alzheimer's Disease | | 2008-07-23 12:19:59 | | Alzheimer's disease is a neuronal degeneration of cerebral cortex in which memory is mostly affected. It is mostly seen in elderly. Living with Alzheimer's disease is a challenge for anyone. It's difficult to remember things, make decisions, and find your way around the way you used to. To help cope with memory problems:Always keep a book with you to record important information, phone numbers, names, ideas you have, appointments, your address, and directions to your home. Place sticky notes around the house when you need to remember things. Label cupboards and drawers with words or pictures that describe their contents. Place important phone numbers in large print next to the phone. Ask a friend or family member to call and remind you of important things that you need to do in the day, like meal times, medication times, and appointments. Use a calendar to keep track of time and to remember important dates. Use photos of people you see often labeled with their names. Keep track of phon | | By: Complete Health Blog | | |
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| Alzheimer's Memory Walk | | 2008-07-21 15:57:00 | | The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. The Association is calling on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's -the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.- There are walks in more than 600 communities across the nation. Alzheimer's Memory Walk is a 2-3 mile walk held on a weekend morning in the fall.The Alzheimer's Associaton Memory Walk® needs team captain | | By: Live Internet News | | |
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| Alzheimer’s Memory Walk 2008 | | 2008-07-21 07:00:53 | | Have you ever heard about Alzheimer disease? Of course, you often times hear about it, but have you really know about this disease? Let me give a brief explanation. Alzheimer is the most common type of disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Generally, it afflicts individuals over 65 years [...] | | By: Products to Share | | |
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| Alzheimer Disease Home Remedies, Causes, Symptoms | | 2008-07-04 00:00:00 | | Alzheimer disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain and results in disorientation, with impaired memory, thinking, and judgement. People with Alzheimers also undergo changes in their behavior. This combination of symptoms is also called dementia.
People with Alzheimer disease have an atrophy of the cortical tissue within the brain. When examined at autopsy [...] | | By: Resources Zone | | |
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| Alzheimer's Disease, A Cerebral Change in The Human Brain | | 2008-06-27 22:30:00 | | Alzheimer's disease leads to nerve cell death and tissue loss throughout the brain, affecting a person's memory, behavior and personality. Over time, the brain shrinks dramatically, affecting nearly all functions.
A comparison between a healthy brain and Alzheimer's Disease brain.
Although researchers don't know what causes Alzheimer's, they do understand what happens to the brain as it progresses. The disease got its name from the physician who first described it in 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German psychologist and neuropathologist. He discovered the existence of 'plaques', or tiny dense deposits scattered throughout the brain and 'tangles' which interfere with vital brain processes and eventually choke off living cells. He also noted that when brain cells degenerate and die, the brain markedly shrinks in areas.
As the disease progresses and affects different parts of the brain, abilities become impaired and patients experience behavioral changes. Some of the most common symptom | | By: My Health | | |
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| 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease | | 2008-06-27 22:28:00 | | Changes in memory are a normal part of aging and not all memory loss is caused by dementia or Alzheimer's disease (AD). It's a good idea to know the warning signs of AD, because early diagnosis can make a big difference in the progression of the disease. It's also important to realize that a person with AD or another form of dementia may not exhibit all of the warning signs.
Memory loss: Forgetting names and appointments occasionally is normal. When a person forgets recently learned information and is unable to recall it later, they may have short-term memory loss, which is one of the most common early signs of dementia.Difficulty performing familiar tasks: Individuals with AD have difficulty remembering the steps involved in preparing a meal, making a telephone call, or playing a game they have often played in the past.Problems with language: It is normal to struggle to find the right word to describe a complex subject, but people with AD often have trouble describing simple everyday | | By: My Health | | |
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| The Risk Factors of Alzheimer's Disease | | 2008-06-27 21:26:00 | | Researchers have identified certain factors that may increase your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease (AD). These are several factors that have been identified by the researchers.
Age:
Age is a risk factor of AD. Between the age of 65 and 74, one person in 100 has AD, but one in four people over the age of 85 have AD.
Family History:
Most AD appears to be sporadic, but about 7% of the Alzheimer's population has an early onset familial linked form of the disease.
Diabetes:
Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor.
Down's syndrome:
Almost all individuals with down's syndrome over the age of 40 have changes to brain cells typical of Alzheimer's disease and usually contract the disease when they are in their 50s or 60s.
Mild cognitive impairment:
Memory impairment is beyond what is normally expected with aging, but not sufficient to be classified as dementia. It is estimated that 85% of people with mild cognitive impairment will develop Alzheimer's disease within 10 years.
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| An Alzheimer's Minibreakthrough | | 2008-06-27 11:02:01 | | By: Heather J. Chin , The Bulletin The dementia and loss of mental faculties resulting from Alzheimer's disease has long been recognized, but the exact cause has remained elusive, until perhaps now.New research suggests that one form of beta-amyloid protein - which clumps around an afflicted brain's neurons and forms plaque that inhibits and destroys neurons needed for daily functions and memories - causes symptoms of Alzheimer's.Previous research had been unable to determine whether the beta-amyloid plaque was a cause or a side effect of Alzheimer's disease.In the new study, researchers caused Alzheimer's symptoms of impaired memory function in rats by injecting them with a two-molecule soluble form of beta-amyloid protein.One-molecule and three-molecule forms of both soluble and insoluble proteins did not trigger illness in the rats, which researchers say may explain why some people with beta-amyloid plaque don't exhibit such symptoms.Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar and Dr. | | By: angelite nurses | | |
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| Keep Your Mind Active to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease | | 2008-06-17 00:00:00 | | Alzheimer’s is a well-known, but poorly understood disease. We do have many facts about it: it is a terminal disease, and there is no known cure; it is degenerative; it is the leading cause of dementia (although the disease itself is not dementia, as is commonly believed); and it most frequently affects people over 65 [...] | | By: Resources Zone | | |
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| Anti-aging Nutrition and Alzheimer's Research | | 2008-06-14 22:07:33 | | UCLA scientists have confirmed that fish oil is a deterrent against Alzheimer's. Many Alzheimer's researchers have stated that fish oil, whether taken in the diet from salmon, tuna, mackeral or other fish, or by nutritional supplementation, is an easily available and inexpensive food that may delay or prevent this degenerative disease. DHA is the omega-3 fatty acid (docosahexaenoic acid) found in fish oil. DHA increases the production of a protein called LR11. LR11 is found at reduced levels in Alzheimer's patients, and is known to destroy the protein that forms the plaques, or protein deposits in the brain associated with the disease. It is considered by researchers that this protein, called beta amyloid, is toxic to neurons in the brain. High levels of LR11 prevents the toxic plaques from being made, and DHA increases its production, thus omega 3 oils play their part in brain healing, or brain wellness. Our brains are built largely from fat - but not the junk fats we eat in processed | | By: Health Care Guide | | |
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| Rosemary protects against Alzheimer | | 2008-06-03 05:49:03 | | Scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in California have found that the herb rosemary fights off free-radical damage in the brain. The carnosic acid (CA) in the plant protects the brain from chemicals which can cause degeneration. Scientists also believe this acid protects against Alzheimer’s and normal brain ageing. Because it’s a naturally [...] | | By: Masenka.Be - your guide to a healthy lifestyle | | |
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| Melez Embriyolar Parkinson ve Alzheimer tedavisinde kullanılacak. | | 2008-05-20 10:05:25 | | İngiltere‘den Melez Embriyoya Onay
Melez Embriyolar Parkinson ve Alzheimer tedavisinde kullanılacak.
İngiltere’de insan-hayvan hücrelerinden melez embriyo üretimine onay.
Avam Kamarası, söz konusu embriyoların Parkinson ve Alzheimer hastalıklarıyla ilgili araştırmalarda kullanımını serbest bırakan yasayı onayladı.
Yasa, Katolik üyelerin itirazlarına rağmen, İşçi Partisi ve Muhafazakar Parti’nin desteğiyle geçti.
İngiliz bilim adamları, insan-hayvan hücrelerinden melez embriyolar üretip kök hücrelerini hastalıkların tedavisinde kullanabilecekler.
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| Mom with Alzheimer’s | | 2008-05-18 20:12:03 | | Please pray that my Mom’s suffering with Alzheimer’s disease will be lessened and a cure for this horrible disease will one day be found. Thank you and I will pray for all of you to receive God’s intercession.
- John from Cleveland, OH, USA
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| First conclusive evidence of Alzheimer's in nonhuman primates | | 2008-05-14 19:52:09 | | Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have discovered the first conclusive evidence of Alzheimer's-like neurofibrillary brain tangles in an aged nonhuman primate. The unprecedented finding, described in the online issue of the Journal of Comparative Neurology, has the potential to move the scientific community one step closer to understanding why age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, are uniquely human and seem to never fully manifest in other species -- including our closest evolutionary relative, the chimpanzee.
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| Pfizer's Lipitor Failed to Slow Alzheimer's Disease | | 2008-04-20 06:10:00 | | Pfizer Inc.'s best-selling cholesterol drug Lipitor failed to slow mental and physical worsening in patients with Alzheimer's disease, a study found.The results clash with previous research that showed high cholesterol raises the risk of Alzheimer's disease, an inexorable loss of memory and function that affects 4.5 million Americans. The study of 640 patients, the largest ever on cholesterol-lowering statin drugs for the condition, found patients fared the same whether they got Lipitor or placebo.
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| Keeping the Home of an Alzheimer's Patient Safe - Dangers Lurk Everywhere | | 2008-04-09 11:20:50 | | When caring for an individual suffering from Alzheimer's, it's important to make sure they're in a safe and supportive environment where their needs are met and the chance of injury is low. Creating a home that meets their needs will not only make their lives easier, but yours as well.People with Alzheimer's often engage in wandering behavior so limit their access to the outdoors and dangerous areas inside the home. Cover doors and locks with cloth or paint to disguise them and install deadbolts high or low on exterior doors to make it difficult for your loved one to wander outside. Remove locks in bathrooms and bedrooms to ensure that he or she does not lock themselves inside where you have no access to them. To protect your loved one from dangerous appliances and household cleaners, install child-proof locks and door knob covers.As Alzheimer's progresses, vision changes and patients may not be able to distinguish colors or be able to understand what they are seeing. To ensure the max | | By: Health Articles - Information on Health, Health Ca | | |
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| Alzheimer’s disease causes a progressive degeneration of the mind | | 2008-03-30 08:18:47 | | Alzheimer’s disease causes a progressive degeneration of the mind in the elderly; it is the most notable despite there being many other types of dementia that are age related. Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects the memory centers of their brain with ten percent of over 65 year olds affected; the problem in the past has been [...] | | By: Alternative Medicine | | |
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| La virilidad y el alzheimer | | 2008-03-17 04:58:00 | | En el mundo actual se está invirtiendo cinco veces más en medicamentos para la virilidad masculina y silicona para mujeres que en la cura del Alzheimer.De aquí en algunos años tendremos viejas de tetas grandes y viejos con pene duro, pero ninguno de ellos se acordará para que sirven. | | By: Factor Risa | | |
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| Vitamin B3, niacin, may protect against Alzheimer’s disease | | 2008-02-28 21:21:33 | | Researchers found that vitamin B3, commonly known as niacin, may protect against the mental ravages of age–Alzheimer’s disease and the cognitive decline associated with aging.
The B vitamins consist of thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin, pyridoxine (B6), folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, and cobalamin (B12). It also includes choline, a nutrient found in eggs that is [...] | | By: Health blog | | |
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| Alzheimer drug now available as a patch | | 2008-02-13 08:33:00 | | A new treatment option for Alzheimer's patients - the first licensed skin patch - could make life easier for both some people with the disease and their caregivers, experts say. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. announced Tuesday it was bringing to the Canadian market a once-a-day skin patch formulation of its existing drug Exelon. Exelon - its generic name is rivastigmine - currently is | | By: News Alert | | |
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| Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease | | 2008-01-28 11:01:53 | | You may be concerned that you or someone you love is exhibiting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, or some other condition leading to progressive and debilitating dementia. Subtle symptoms such as loss of recall of common word or names, or confusion when performing mundane tasks, may be symptoms of early stage dementia or they may [...] | | By: Online Business Alliance & Niches | | |
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| COMMIT TO CARE: Critical Insights into Caring for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's. | | 2008-01-06 10:35:00 | | Deciding to be a caregiver for a loved one battling Alzheimer's disease can be one of the most challenging tasks you can undertake. But with strength, commitment and love, you can make a tremendous difference in the life of your loved one as they go through the stages of this complex disease.
Bonnie McGovern took on the role of caring for her sister Barbara when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. As a child, she watched her mother care for her father who had been stricken with polio. As an adult, she emulated her mother's love and compassion when she took on the role of caregiver to her sister. Now, as an author, Bonnie is able to share many of the lessons she has learned with others.
If you are considering being a caregiver for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's there are a number of things you can do to make the journey better for your loved one and for yourself:
Life doesn't end with the diagnosis: Don't treat your loved on as if their life is over. Be sure to find ways to enjoy the time you have and help them to make their days joyful despite their illness.
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Adjust your behavior as circumstances arise: Many illnesses, specifically Alzheimer's have many stages. Be prepared for changes and deterioration in the health of your loved one. While it can be very difficult, accept that it's part of the process and make your best effort to adjust and adapt.
Be positive: A positive attitude goes a long way. Not only will your positivism have a beneficial affect on your loved one but it will make the journey better for you as well.
Put yourself in their shoes: Alzheimer's is a debilitating disease. People who were once very independent suddenly can't handle some of life's most simple day-to-day tasks. As a caregiver, take this into consideration. By considering what it would be like to have the disease and no longer be able to lead your life as you're accustomed to can help you be more patient. It will also make | | By: Insurance-forlife | | |
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| Reiki & Alzheimer's | | 2007-12-27 11:43:00 | | According to the Cleveland Jewish News, the Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation is funding a 2007 research grant into the efficacy of Reiki in the treatment of Alzheimer's. The foundation has granted $45,750 to the Cleveland-area chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to document the effects of Reiki (pronounced ray-key), a relaxation therapy, on Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers."'We have known about Reiki for some time and learned more about it in a pilot project that the Alzheimer’s Association and Reiki Rays of Hope did with Alzheimer’s patients,' says Balk. 'But we just had anecdotal evidence from that experience, nothing scientific.'The grant money will provide Reiki instruction to 192 caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients living in Cuyahoga County. 'We will now be able to scientifically document the pioneering, breakthrough work done with non-invasive Reiki relaxation methods,' says Judy McCracken, Reiki Rays of Hope for Caregivers president and CEO.Vic Gelb, chair of the Foundation’s board of directors, is particularly delighted with the Reiki research grant. 'When our son was sick and dying of AIDS, the nurses gave him Reiki,' he says. 'Using Reiki with Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers will have very positive effects. Lord knows, everyone of us is connected in some way with someone suffering with Alzheimer’s.'â€I cannot wait to hear the results!Tags: Reiki, News, alzheimer's, mt. sinai, grants, lynda lippin
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| Green tea prevent parkinson and alzheimer | | 2007-11-30 05:06:46 | | Essence which contained in green tea can assist to reduce mental illness risk when someone bolt stripper. Said research result which done in japan by entangling 1.000 age people 70 which publicized in american journal of clinical nutrition. Progressively often someone drink green tea, smaller also possibility of they lost ground mental or senility
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| El Alzheimer de cualquiera | | 2007-10-21 01:46:00 | | Que no nos pase ni directamente (seamos los afectados) ni nos toque ver a nadie de los nuestros sufrir esta penosa enfermedad pero, sobre todo si no somos los afectados como enfermos, ¿qué hemos de hacer?. Pondré un ejemplo "sencillo":Tenemos treinta y tantos - cuarenta, no tenemos pareja o la tenemos pero no tenemos hijos (algo cada vez más habitual en nuestra "cómoda" sociedad actual). A nuestro padre se le declara la enfermedad. Estamos acostumbrados al ritmo y al estilo de vida bon vivant, juergas de fin de semana, etc... ¿qué haríamos?, ¿seguiríamos con este estilo de vida?, ¿estaríamos más por nuestro padre o nos lo quitaríamos de encima rápido (hemos de vivir "nuestra vida")?... | | By: Veo el mundo entre volutas | | |
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| El Alzheimer de Maragall | | 2007-10-21 01:27:00 | | En los próximos días se verán, oirán o leerán muchos testimonios de partidarios, adversarios e indiferentes (políticamente hablando) acerca de los buenos deseos hacia Pasqual Maragall (sí, se escribe “Pasqual” en catalán) en su enfermedad. De repente, en esta nueva “lucha” todo el mundo se sentirá partidario del ex-president, incluyendo adversarios políticos “naturales” o los del partido en que hasta hace poco militó, que tanto se ha desentendido de su persona en los últimos tiempos. Y es que la enfermedad en cuestión es algo que va, sin duda, mucho más allá de la política. Todos tenemos algún conocido (directa o indirectamente) que padece esta enfermedad y de sus familiares que acaban padeciendola tanto o más que el propio afectado. En esta “batalla” estará con los suyos y con su propia energía mientras le dure. Porque es una lucha en la que, desgraciadamente, la evidencia va en su contra. El Alzheimer es una enfermedad neurodegenerativa para la cual, en estos momentos, no hay ninguna cura posible. Mientras que el cáncer, que hasta hace pocos años era el “mal feo”, la “larga y penosa enfermedad” sin curación posible, ha ido encontrando tratamientos que han hecho mejorar sensiblemente la esperanza de vida de los afectados así como su calidad de vida, para el Alzheimer la Medicina todavía no tiene nada que presente una esperanza comparable a la del tratamiento de bastantes de los diferentes tipos de cáncer. Porque el Alzheimer mata, mata lentamente, carcome el cerebro,... los recuerdos de lo que has hecho en tu vida van desapareciendo, vas haciendo un “reset” de tu memoria en el que, a diferencia del “reset” de un PC no hay posibilidad de llenar la memoria de nuevo. Primero borras esos recuerdos, luego vas borrando la relación con tus amigos, con tu familia, con tu pareja, con todo... y lo peor es que en ese lento proceso de degradación, te vas enterando de lo que pasa...!! No, no se le puede desear a nadie eso, ni siquiera a tu peor enemigo. Maragall, no obstante, con su forma de ser política y humana puede ser, aunque lo lamento por él, la persona que con su ejemplo pueda hacer algo por el tema. Lejos de cualquier crítica política a su persona, lo cierto es que Maragall ha demostrado tener una energía fuera de lo común, una valentía y un entusiasmo, fuera de lo común. A la vez Maragall tiene prestigio, tanto aquí como fuera, pese lo que les pese a sus adversarios. Desde esta posición, mientras la enfermedad se lo permita, puede impulsar mucho en favor de la lucha contra una enfermedad a la que muchos de nosotros, si la ciencia no lo evita, estamos llamados a padecer si llegamos a pasar la edad de la jubilación. Desde aquí, los mejores deseos a Pasqual Maragall, a los suyos y a que este trance que toca pasar nos permita concienciarnos de un problema frente al que se han de impulsar ayudas a todos los niveles, tanto a nivel de investigación biomédica como a nivel, tanto o más importante que el anterior, de apoyo a los enfermos y a sus cuidadores. | | By: Veo el mundo entre volutas | | |
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| Juice against Alzheimer | | 2007-09-20 11:40:12 | | English research has shown that drinking fruit juices reduces the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. The team at Glasgow University analyzed different juices and the following had the highest amounts of Alzheimer fighting fenols: grape juice, natural apple juice, grapefruit juice and cranberry juice. | | By: Masenka.Be - your guide to a healthy lifestyle | | |
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| Alzheimer’s Memory Walk For Charity | | 2007-08-12 07:50:31 | | Alzheimer’s is something I hope I never experience myself, either directly or indirectly. The things I’ve heard about its effects on the person who has the disease and their loved ones are simply too hard to take in. Thank goodness for people like the Alzheimer’s Association who come together so that the chances of someone [...] | | By: Family WebWatch Blog | | |
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| Alzheimer’s Patients Decline Faster after Entering a Nursing Home | | 2007-06-04 13:55:00 | | Most educated had most decline; day care experience lessened declineJune 1, 2007 – Alzheimer’s disease patients experienced a more rapid decline in their mental abilities after being placed in a nursing home, except for those that had prior experience in adult day care. These patients did not experience this faster rate of cognitive decline according to a new study by the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center.Alternatively, the increased cognitive decline upon placement may reflect difficulty adapting to an unfamiliar environment, consistent with clinical reports of increased confusion and behavior problems in those with dementia during acute hospitalization or trips away from home. Patients who had prior adult day care services may have been better able to adjust to the unfamiliar environment.Most educated had most decline; day care experience lessened declineThe research was supported by grants from the National Institutes on Aging, which leads the federal effort supporting and condu | | By: Elder Abuse | | |
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| ALZHEIMER'S ONE LINERS #6 | | 2007-04-03 20:14:00 | | Marie’s daughter Joan liked to take her mother out for lunch every month. Marie was a resident in the long-term care facility in the wandering Alzheimer’s unit. She was a mellow Alzheimer’s patient and did not have many behaviors. & | | By: Top Of My Head | | |
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| ALZHEIMER'S ONE LINERS #5 | | 2007-02-19 18:39:00 | | Mrs. J was pushing another resident in a wheelchair in the hallway when I walked up to her. She looked at me and smiled. She then let go of the handles on the wheelchair and proceeded to walk towards me. As she walked towards me she stated, &quo | | By: Top Of My Head | | |
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| ALZHEIMER'S ONE LINERS #4 | | 2007-02-12 19:04:00 | | Mrs. M was sitting in her wheelchair in her room. I was there to see her because she was on antibiotics for a urinary tract infection (UTI). I asked her "how do you feel?" Mrs. M sat there for several seconds staring ahead. I could tell she | | By: Top Of My Head | | |
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| ALZHEIMER'S ONE LINERS #3 | | 2006-09-09 01:01:00 | | Mrs. G was an 75-year-old woman who had a significant history of dementia with paranoia and behaviors was sitting in her room one day. She resided in the locked down wandering unit of the facility. I was there that day to examine her. I as | | By: Top Of My Head | | |
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| ALZHEIMER'S ONE LINERS #2 | | 2006-08-17 19:48:00 | | Mrs. G resides on the wandering locked-down unit with a history of Alzheimer’s. Usually she cannot have a conversation with the nurses or residents and has a history of frequent behaviors with yelling and screaming. One day she was in the commo | | By: Top Of My Head | | |
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| ALZHEIMER'S ONE LINERS #1 | | 2006-08-13 21:25:00 | | After listening to Mrs. B’s bowel sounds I started to palpate her abdomen and asked her if she had any pain. Her response: “Oh I have been trying to get rid of that baby for years.” | | By: Top Of My Head | | |
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