Tumeric Shown to Be Natural Remedy Against Alzheimer's

Anyone who has had to care for an elderly friend or relative that suffers from Alzheimer`s will know how debilitating and upsetting the disease can be. Alzheimer`s attacks the brain cells and disrupts the messages that travel between them. This results in impaired memory as well as strange and unsettling behavior. The early signs of Alzheimer`s may not be very noticeable. A poor short term memory may be the only sign, but as the disease progresses long term memories may also disappear. There are thought to be nearly 5 million people that suffer from the disease in the USA alone. Most of who take lots of medication to try and stabilize the disease and to combat the knock on effects such as depression and insomnia. But recent research in to the treatment and prevention of the disease is pointing in a far more natural direction.

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Thank You Dad!!

I haven't seen my dad for about one week. I have been out of town. I was driving, with my two younger kids, close by his house and decided to stop by. I ususally don't like to take them along with me because they are so obnoxious when we are there for some reason. I am sure the other seniors don't appreciate screaming kids running around, or do they?

We were there briefly and he was smiling from the fact that little children were present. He likes littles ones regardless if they are related to him or not. I think with Alzheimer's, he tends to get nervous after a while with their noise level and all. He never use to be that way. In fact, he was the culprit and would encourage loud laughter, funny behavior and lots of enjoyable moments filled with love (when appropriate, of course). So, this time it's different. He gets nervous and angry.

I decided not to stay too much longer and just before I scooted my loud kids right out the front door, I turned to my dad with my arm around him and said "Dad, I know I just got here but I think I better go so I will come see you later". He looked into my eyes and said "thank you". I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I was happy that he spoke to me (which is usually never the case) but at the same time he was probably saying to himself "would you get those loud kids out of my house?".

He said again, "thank you, thank you".

Awe, my dad is so dang cute! Even with his stage of Alzheimer's he still has a sense of humor.

Exercise Your Brain And Stay Mentally Fit In Riverside County, CA.

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ComForcare Senior Services in Palm Springs, California is using this method with their senior clients and those who also have Alzheimer's and Dementia.


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New Clinical Testing for Alzheimer's in New Jersey

Currently, there are landmark studies being conducted at Princeton Medical Institute, focusing on the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. As opposed to just treating the symptoms of the disease, the medications being offered target the underlying pathologies of Alzheimer’s. One of the four major studies, sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb is aimed at those people in the early or prodromal stages of the disease, with the hopes of slowing its progression. Another study, conducted by Medivation, is accepting those persons currently taking Aricept, in the hopes of evaluating its efficacy in concert with another drug, Dimebon.

There are many benefits to participating in clinical trials, including free access to cutting-edge medications, compensation for time and travel, as well as the opportunity to play a part in advancing this area of clinical research.

If you believe you might be a good fit for the clinical trials, please contact ComForcare in Mercer County, New Jersey.

Website: mercernj.comforcare.com

Email: mercernj@comforcare.com

Phone: 609-771-0083

Greater Language Skills in 20's May Guard Against Alzheimer's

Women with greater language abilities in early adulthood were less likely to have Alzheimer's disease later in life, even when autopsies revealed the clear brain changes that are hallmarks of the disease.

Also, the brains of women without symptoms of Alzheimer's housed bigger neurons, according to a study appearing in the July 9 online edition of Neurology.

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4th of July Visit

I went to visit my dad for 4th of July. Even though he doesn't know it's a holiday, I would feel guilty if I didn't go and take him some holiday candy. I brought him a pack of red vines and some little chocolates.

He was sitting at the dining room table in his wheel chair when I got there. I sat next to him and said "hi dad, it's Krista". I got no response from him. So, I got right in front of his face and said "Hi, dad, I brought you your favorite candy". Still no reaction from him. He would look at me for a second and then look away. The whole time he just stayed focused on looking away from me.

I tried to see if I took out a piece of licorice, he might give a response. Nope! So, I put a piece in his hand and he started to eat it but still wouldn't look at me. I sat there and stared at him wondering what the heck is going through his mind. It's so sad to see him like that. I look at his body and think, wow, he is physically capable to live for many more years but his brain, diseased by Alzheimer's, has not much more to take.

Anyway, I am just not ready for my dad to be like this. If he didn't have Alzheimer's, he would be doing just great, considering he is physically healthy.