All Headline News - Snail Toxin Could Help In Development Of Drugs To Cure Brain Disease - August 22, 2006
Wow, it never ceased to amaze me what wonderful breakthroughs can be made in Science today.
I'm quite sure that my the time my children are grown there will be a cure for Alzheimers Disease and hopefully Dementia as well.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Her story may save a life
The Cincinnati Post - Her story may save a life
Now this I found to be just incredible!!!
Have you ever heard of NPH before, "no", I haven't either - until now.
The correlation between NPH and Alzheimers Disease is indestinquishable but NPH is curable!
Real the whole story by clicking on the heading link.
Now this I found to be just incredible!!!
Have you ever heard of NPH before, "no", I haven't either - until now.
The correlation between NPH and Alzheimers Disease is indestinquishable but NPH is curable!
Real the whole story by clicking on the heading link.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Phew...that was scary!
Well, what a scare I had this last week. You see mum has some more of her teeth removed on Monday morning which made her uncomfortable, understandably...
On top of that she developed an eye infection and a chest cold.
Panic!!! Mum is extremely frail now and I wasn't sure whether or not her body could fight any infections off...
So I've been sitting with her, since she's been bed bound and feeding her lunch and keeping her company.
On Tuesday she looked awful, it was all I could not to burst into tears in front of her. She was so frail, there's nothing left of her but skin and bone and she just had such a distant far off look in her eyes....it was heartbreaking.
My Aunt, mum's sister sat with her yesterday too.
I went back in today and she looked a bit better. She stills eats really well but you just have to wonder if it actually does her any good anymore, whether her body is able to derive any nutrition from what she eats.
So anyway the doctor has looked at mum and given her antibiotics and the Unit Manager informed me that because mum has been kept in her room away from the other residents who are passing the cold backwards and forwards to each other, this has actually helped mum improve and she should make a full recovery.
It was thought she may contract pneumonia but looks like she will pull through....phew....hugh sigh of relief.
Later...
On top of that she developed an eye infection and a chest cold.
Panic!!! Mum is extremely frail now and I wasn't sure whether or not her body could fight any infections off...
So I've been sitting with her, since she's been bed bound and feeding her lunch and keeping her company.
On Tuesday she looked awful, it was all I could not to burst into tears in front of her. She was so frail, there's nothing left of her but skin and bone and she just had such a distant far off look in her eyes....it was heartbreaking.
My Aunt, mum's sister sat with her yesterday too.
I went back in today and she looked a bit better. She stills eats really well but you just have to wonder if it actually does her any good anymore, whether her body is able to derive any nutrition from what she eats.
So anyway the doctor has looked at mum and given her antibiotics and the Unit Manager informed me that because mum has been kept in her room away from the other residents who are passing the cold backwards and forwards to each other, this has actually helped mum improve and she should make a full recovery.
It was thought she may contract pneumonia but looks like she will pull through....phew....hugh sigh of relief.
Later...
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Dementia Patient Wanders
KRT Wire | 08/08/2006 | Act before a dementia patient wanders
I'm sure I've touched on this subject before BUT it is worth repeating.
Some form of identification - a bracelet for example is an excellent idea to ensure that should your loved one wander off, there is some way for them to be identified and returned safely to you.
I'm sure I've touched on this subject before BUT it is worth repeating.
Some form of identification - a bracelet for example is an excellent idea to ensure that should your loved one wander off, there is some way for them to be identified and returned safely to you.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Continence management
Continence management
In Australia at the moment it is Continence Awareness Week, so I feel it is timely to put this article up for your information.
It covers issues such as what can be done, finding help and support and incontinence aids.
In Australia at the moment it is Continence Awareness Week, so I feel it is timely to put this article up for your information.
It covers issues such as what can be done, finding help and support and incontinence aids.
Who should take the car keys away from Alzheimer's patients?
Who should take the car keys away from Alzheimer's patients?: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
This is a superb article and raises a question that was often bandied around our Carer's Support Meetings.
It seems that nobody wants to step up and take responsiblity or at least take the burdon off the relative.
This article is just "a must read" for all carers - it raises some excellent points.
This is a superb article and raises a question that was often bandied around our Carer's Support Meetings.
It seems that nobody wants to step up and take responsiblity or at least take the burdon off the relative.
This article is just "a must read" for all carers - it raises some excellent points.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society website - the leading UK care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia, their carers and families
I do believe that the best place to begin your search for information on Alzheimer's disease is this link (above).
There are many categories that you can search through and find out lots of information and support is available in various forms.
Take a really good look through this site and you will be pleased to find something to assist you immediately.
I do believe that the best place to begin your search for information on Alzheimer's disease is this link (above).
There are many categories that you can search through and find out lots of information and support is available in various forms.
Take a really good look through this site and you will be pleased to find something to assist you immediately.
How Acetyl-L-Carnitine prevents Alzheimer's disease and dementia
How Acetyl-L-Carnitine prevents Alzheimer's disease and dementia while boosting brain function
Came across this interesting article which I thought some of you may be interested in reading.
I appreciate that alot of people are not interested in "alternative" methods but after reading this article - nothing ventured nothing gained.
Came across this interesting article which I thought some of you may be interested in reading.
I appreciate that alot of people are not interested in "alternative" methods but after reading this article - nothing ventured nothing gained.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Once-a-day pill may cure Alzheimer's
Once-a-day pill may cure Alzheimer's
Oh, wouldn't this be a wonderful breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
Please read the article and let's keep our fingers and toes crossed.
Oh, wouldn't this be a wonderful breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
Please read the article and let's keep our fingers and toes crossed.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Frontotemporal Dementia - Staging & Long Term Care (Valerie Cotter)
| 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. | |
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.
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