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.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
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
Subscribe To My Blog So You Miss Nothing
FeedBurner - Commercial Publications
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.
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
powered by ODEO
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!
Diabetes-Alzheimers link clearer
United Press International - Health Business - Analysis: Diabetes-Alzheimers link clearer
Here is an interesting article I read today wherein researchers are seeing a definate link between people with Diabetes and developing Alzheimers.
Pop on over to the link above - it's very interesting.
Here is an interesting article I read today wherein researchers are seeing a definate link between people with Diabetes and developing Alzheimers.
Pop on over to the link above - it's very interesting.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
My Mum's Teeth
Well when I visited Mum the other day after she had more teeth removed I was amazed at just how well she looked.
The staff told me how brave she was considering the huge amount of blood loss she suffered after her front teeth were removed - she patiently let them pack her gums with gauze to help curb the flow.
I was hesitant when it came to lunch time fearing she wouldn't be able to eat very much, if at all.
The staff told me that Mum had stitches in her gums too as a result of the extractions.
Lunch arrived and I loaded up a small portion onto Mum's spoon and brought it towards her mouth hoping for the best. Voila she opened her mouth and took the food no problems at all and chewed (even though it was very soft vitamized meat) and swallowed and was eager for some more.
It just amazes me how much resiliance my Mum has, she was so bright today, it was wonderful - I could tell she knew exactly who I was.
One gorgeous staff member even commented to me that she had noticed that lately "the lights were back on" and I had to agree. Mum has seemed so much more "with it" lately and I just can't help but wonder if it has to do with having all her teeth full of amalgam fillings removed.
I even mentioned my theory to this staff member, but she shrugged and said that there was no real hard evidence about fillings. But when you think about it there is alot of things in this world that do work that have no hard evidence to back them up.
Food for thought....
The staff told me how brave she was considering the huge amount of blood loss she suffered after her front teeth were removed - she patiently let them pack her gums with gauze to help curb the flow.
I was hesitant when it came to lunch time fearing she wouldn't be able to eat very much, if at all.
The staff told me that Mum had stitches in her gums too as a result of the extractions.
Lunch arrived and I loaded up a small portion onto Mum's spoon and brought it towards her mouth hoping for the best. Voila she opened her mouth and took the food no problems at all and chewed (even though it was very soft vitamized meat) and swallowed and was eager for some more.
It just amazes me how much resiliance my Mum has, she was so bright today, it was wonderful - I could tell she knew exactly who I was.
One gorgeous staff member even commented to me that she had noticed that lately "the lights were back on" and I had to agree. Mum has seemed so much more "with it" lately and I just can't help but wonder if it has to do with having all her teeth full of amalgam fillings removed.
I even mentioned my theory to this staff member, but she shrugged and said that there was no real hard evidence about fillings. But when you think about it there is alot of things in this world that do work that have no hard evidence to back them up.
Food for thought....
Alzheimer Conferences
Alzheimer Europe
It's always handy to know that there are resources you can utilize, such as attending conferences and hearing from professionals and learning more about this disease.
The link will take you to Alzhiemer Europe which outlines conferences for this year.
It's always handy to know that there are resources you can utilize, such as attending conferences and hearing from professionals and learning more about this disease.
The link will take you to Alzhiemer Europe which outlines conferences for this year.
Blueberries
The World's Healthiest Foods: Blueberries
Now I can't believe I didn't talk about this sooner (but then there is so much information to share with you all) about the power of blueberries.
A good friend of mine who is also a Naturopath was telling me of the huge success she was having with placing patients with memory problems onto a diet which included blueberries everyday.
She was seeing amazing results in the improvement of their memory and suggested I should also try this for myself.
If you're unable to get fresh bueberries due to them being a seasonal fruit she advised me that frozen or canned would have the same effect.
Worth a try, wouldn't you agree?
Now I can't believe I didn't talk about this sooner (but then there is so much information to share with you all) about the power of blueberries.
A good friend of mine who is also a Naturopath was telling me of the huge success she was having with placing patients with memory problems onto a diet which included blueberries everyday.
She was seeing amazing results in the improvement of their memory and suggested I should also try this for myself.
If you're unable to get fresh bueberries due to them being a seasonal fruit she advised me that frozen or canned would have the same effect.
Worth a try, wouldn't you agree?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
