“It is a bittersweet irony that those who care for the sufferers in reality suffer more than the sufferers do themselves.” Stephen Morgan describes, in the first part of a series, how life can indeed be “up and down” being a Primary Carer for a relative suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Maintain Your Brain – Strategies to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
There is good news on the Alzheimer’s front. Research into risk factors and predisposition have turned up some interesting correlations between general health, social well-being and Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association has some suggestions that may help lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimers; The Causes And Symptoms Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is mainly a brain disorder that involves the deterioration of mental functions. This illness mainly results from the gradual shrinking of brain tissues. This type of brain disorder is also known as dementia or diffuse -brain- atrophy.
· The Causes and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
The actual cause of the disease is still unknown but several factors are believed to be responsible in the development of the brain disorder. The lack of neurochemical fa…
5 Steps To Staying Mentally Sharp And Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
If you want to stay sharp and in control of your life well into your golden years, there are proactive methods to achieving the mental alertness you need. More and more research is pointing to the fact that physical activity and lifestyle choices have more to do with preventing Alzheimer s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia – once thought to be a normal part of aging – than pure genetics. So if you had a parent, grandparent or sibling with AD it doesn’t mean you have to…
The Coming Alzheimer’s Epidemic
As the population ages, we are on the verge of an epidemic of Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disease that destroys memory and personality, and eventually leads to death. At present there is no cure, but all over the world, millions of people are at risk.
The Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimers disease can be a frightening thing for you and your loved one. Knowing what to expect in each of the seven stages of Alzheimers helps to ease your anxiety.
What Are The Stages Of Alzheimer’s Disease?
An estimated 23,000 people die each year in the United States from Alzheimers disease. It is the leading cause of dementia in the elderly, making it the eighth leading cause of death among that age demographic. Alzheimer’s cannot currently be cured, but understanding the seven stages of the disease can help researchers, care-giving family members and those afflicted.
Alzheimers disease most often affects those over 65. It is extremely rare for the conditioner to occur ea…
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is probably one of the commonest causes of Dementia. It is a degenerative disease of the brain that effectively starts in the cerebral cortex. It is mostly characterised by the gradual and progressive decline in a person’s mental abilities. It affects both sexes generally those who are over the age of 60, yet Alzheimer’s has been known to occur in people as early as age 40.
Discover How Vitamin C And Vitamin E Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
Vitamin C and Vitamin E are both antioxidants that are believed to play certain very important roles in our bodies. Very similar to one another, both vitamins help prevent free radical damage to our brains. It is believed that free radicals can cause damage to cell structures and other genetic material. The damage free radicals often produce is called oxidative stress, and oxidative stress in turn leads to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
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Alzheimer’s Disease — How To Slash Your Chances Of Getting It
Lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of falling victim to Alzheimers disease. Here is what you can do.
Alzheimer’s Disease, How Does the Disease Develop?
A description of how Alzheimers disease develops.
Alzheimers Disease, The Horrific Stealer
Alzheimers disease is a disease that can virtually steal away the memory and the abilities of innocent people. It is tragic when it happens and, unfortunately, it happens to many people each year. Are their cures? Is there hope for individuals who are faced with the challenges of Alzheimers disease? Let us take a closer look at it and see just what it is and why it is such a horrific disease to have.