| Video taken at the 2005 Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Conference on November 11, 2005 in Philadelphia, PA. The speaker for this segment was Valerie T. Cotter, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., F.A.A.N.P., on the topic of Staging & Long Term Care. | |
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Frontotemporal Dementia - Staging & Long Term Care (Valerie Cotter)
Monday, July 31, 2006
My Mum's Doing Great!
Today I had a lovely visit with my Mum.
You should have seen her face light up when I snuck up and said "Boo" (just quietly of course), she was so pleased to see me.
I took with me a photo album of when my children were very young and Mum really enjoyed looking at all the photos.
It really helps to have something we can both look at and I can chat away about it whilist Mum just smiles and looks on.
You should have seen her face light up when I snuck up and said "Boo" (just quietly of course), she was so pleased to see me.
I took with me a photo album of when my children were very young and Mum really enjoyed looking at all the photos.
It really helps to have something we can both look at and I can chat away about it whilist Mum just smiles and looks on.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Dementia - diagnosis and early signs
Dementia - diagnosis and early signs
It's always handy to know what some of the signs and symptoms are that you should be on the lookout for.
The link above will take you to a list of ten initial changes that you should be aware of and should somebody you love display any of these symptoms then please have a medical pratitioner assess them further, for your own piece of mind.
It's always handy to know what some of the signs and symptoms are that you should be on the lookout for.
The link above will take you to a list of ten initial changes that you should be aware of and should somebody you love display any of these symptoms then please have a medical pratitioner assess them further, for your own piece of mind.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Alzheimers charity photo competition
Alzheimers charity photo competition news - What Digital Camera - The Online Resource for What Digital Camera magazine
What a fabulous idea this is, running a photo competition for the best image to reflect a more positive side of life with dementia.
Gosh I'll have to rifle through my photos and see if I can come up with a winner.
Get on board everybody and enter your best picky.
What a fabulous idea this is, running a photo competition for the best image to reflect a more positive side of life with dementia.
Gosh I'll have to rifle through my photos and see if I can come up with a winner.
Get on board everybody and enter your best picky.
OBESITY AND DEMENTIA
OBESITY AND DEMENTIA - Google Video
Click on the link above and you will be able to watch the video I found relating to my last post on Obesity and Dementia.
It only runs for 2 mins but well worth it.
Click on the link above and you will be able to watch the video I found relating to my last post on Obesity and Dementia.
It only runs for 2 mins but well worth it.
Exercise Delays Dementia Video News Release
| Regular exercise is associated with delayed onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study in the latest issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study followed 1,740 participants aged 65 and older over a six-year period. The researchers contacted the participants every two years to assess exercise frequency, cognitive function, lifestyle characteristics and other potential risk factors for dementia. People who exercised three or more times a week had a 30 to 40 percent lower risk for developing dementia compared with those who exercised fewer than three times per week. | |
Friday, July 28, 2006
Obesity & Dementia Research
Rutland Herald: Rutland Vermont News & Information
Well this piece of research certainly doesn't fit my mum's or my Aunt's lifstyle.
Both my Mum and my Aunt were excellent healthy eaters and neither one of them ever suffered with a weight problem ever. They were both in a healthy weight to height range all their adult lives....so....hmm.
Well this piece of research certainly doesn't fit my mum's or my Aunt's lifstyle.
Both my Mum and my Aunt were excellent healthy eaters and neither one of them ever suffered with a weight problem ever. They were both in a healthy weight to height range all their adult lives....so....hmm.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
My Story Just Released!
Well I've worked my tail off over the last five days to push myself to finalize my audio series which I've called "My Story".
It covers the journey that I've taken looking after Mum since she was diagnosed in 2000.
This is a straight from the heart account of what I've experienced along the way, learnt and benefited from.
I'm doing this because I've been asked to do this for sometime now and I'd like to help other carers out there.
So please pop by and see what you think - you can find all the details here http://www.dementia-alzheimers.com
It covers the journey that I've taken looking after Mum since she was diagnosed in 2000.
This is a straight from the heart account of what I've experienced along the way, learnt and benefited from.
I'm doing this because I've been asked to do this for sometime now and I'd like to help other carers out there.
So please pop by and see what you think - you can find all the details here http://www.dementia-alzheimers.com
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Ovary Removal Surgery Elevates Risk for Dementia
Ovary Removal Surgery Elevates Risk for Dementia (press release)
Gosh this is an interesting article relating to women who have their ovaries removed having a higher risk of Dementia.
Hmm....I'll need to do a bit of research on this myself.
Gosh this is an interesting article relating to women who have their ovaries removed having a higher risk of Dementia.
Hmm....I'll need to do a bit of research on this myself.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
We Can Do Without Nurses Like This
Burnley News - Burnley Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
Heavens let's all hope we never come across a Nurse Rachett like this in a care facility of our choice....sheesh
Heavens let's all hope we never come across a Nurse Rachett like this in a care facility of our choice....sheesh
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If you click on this button you can choose where you want to receive messages that are posted by me to my blog.
Go on push the orange button and look at how many choices you can have - it's really quite simple, don't be scared - take a look.
Now if like me your new to subscribing to blogs - it's as simple as clicking on a button. The orange square button to be precise located on the right hand side of this blog.
If you click on this button you can choose where you want to receive messages that are posted by me to my blog.
Go on push the orange button and look at how many choices you can have - it's really quite simple, don't be scared - take a look.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Exercise and Alzheimer's - GREAT AUDIO
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This is a great interview really well worth your time to listen to. Grab those dusty old leotards and get exercising.
Eye test could detect dementia
DNA - Evolutions - Eye test could detect dementia - Daily News & Analysis
Gosh how easy would it be to have an eye test to find out if you are predisposed to Dementia AND then add that with the new "cure" on the horizon (see article below) and there may be hope for all of us yet....whoo hoo!
Gosh how easy would it be to have an eye test to find out if you are predisposed to Dementia AND then add that with the new "cure" on the horizon (see article below) and there may be hope for all of us yet....whoo hoo!
New hope of curing dementia
New hope of curing dementia - National - smh.com.au
Gosh one can only hope that this really could be a cure for Alzheimer's Disease.
Wouldn't it be marvellous if people like myself who are pre-disposed to getting the disease (or their children) be spared in the future.
Gosh one can only hope that this really could be a cure for Alzheimer's Disease.
Wouldn't it be marvellous if people like myself who are pre-disposed to getting the disease (or their children) be spared in the future.
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Friday, July 21, 2006
Statistics about Alzheimer's Disease
About Alzheimer's | Statistics about Alzheimer's Disease
Wow, this article is daunting when you realize how many people in America suffer from Alzheimer's Disease now, about 4.5 million.
It's predicted that by the year 2050 the number will grow to between 11 and 16 million.
Wow, this article is daunting when you realize how many people in America suffer from Alzheimer's Disease now, about 4.5 million.
It's predicted that by the year 2050 the number will grow to between 11 and 16 million.
Needs of the Carer
Alzheimer's Society Dementia Tutorial - Page 6 of 7: Needs of the carer
I found this marvellous information which includes a short video.
If you are new to caring for somebody with Dementia or Alzheimers this will be great to educate you on just how much is available to the Carer.
Enjoy.
I found this marvellous information which includes a short video.
If you are new to caring for somebody with Dementia or Alzheimers this will be great to educate you on just how much is available to the Carer.
Enjoy.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
PART TWO - A Moving Video On Carers Coping With Their Dad's Alzheimers
WARNING - Don't watch this if you are easily offended by swearing. This video is very confronting and very, very real!
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