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- ***Activities That Alzheimer's Sufferers Should / Could Be Involved With - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelOne of the major problems faced by those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias is the periods of loneliness, boredom and frustration. It is therefore important for both the sufferer and the carer that these “empty times” are as few and far between as possible. This not ...
Views: 2646(1 vote) - ***Activities That Alzheimer's Sufferers Should / Could Be Involved With. (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelOne of the major problems faced by those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias is the periods of loneliness, boredom and frustration. The following few articles will give you some ideas of the things that you can do to actively do – a starting point as it were to occupy ...
Views: 2961(1 vote) - ***Atrial Fibrillation And Alzheimer's – A Direct Link - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAtrial fibrillation is one of the main types of cardiac arrhythmia – or abnormal heart rate or rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, during which the upper two chambers of the heart that receive blood (the atria) quiver or "fibrillate" instead of beating normally. ...
Views: 2911(1 vote) - ***Herbal and Home Remedies that Prevent Memory Loss - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedEven a single family member who is senile or afflicted with Alzheimer's is enough to make anyone dread the possibility. Since women have always lived longer than men, the Ancient Grandmothers have a thing or two to tell us about how to keep our memory sharp until the day we die (at 100+). These ...
Views: 3832(2 votes) - ***Seven Signs That May Indicate The Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelWith any disease or illness the earlier it is recognised or diagnosed the sooner interventions can be made to start to improve the condition and delay its progression. With that in mind I would like to list some of the important signs to look out for (whilst making a note on any normal ...
Views: 2481(2 votes) - ***The Mind Destroying Effects of cholesterol – and what to do about it - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelUnfortunately researchers have found that high cholesterol levels even as early as aged forty increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease by as much as one and a half times. Although the link between high cholesterol and Alzheimer's has been known for years what was unclear was the age at which ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - 3 tips for running a successful hair salon - by 1) Provide complete hairdressing treatment
Hairdressers were originally intended as places for men to cleanse and relax. That tradition has been around for over 100 years, so keeping it is your best chance for success.
A good barbering experience does not end with the haircut. Many men ...
Views: 154(1 vote) - 6 Tips To Start An Import and Export Business - by Submitted on May 03, 2021 from Z N zubairThe fundamental principle in the export and import business is that if a country produces a certain product better than your country, then you should import that product. But if you have better products than other countries, then you should export yours. Success in business depends on how you ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - 6 Tips To Start An Import and Export Business - by Submitted on May 03, 2021 from Z N zubairThe fundamental principle in the export and import business is that if a country produces a certain product better than your country, then you should import that product. But if you have better products than other countries, then you should export yours. Success in business depends on how you ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - 7 Popular Foods With Surprising Health Benefits and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 7 Popular Foods With Surprising Health Benefits * You may be cutting out yummy foods previously deemed bad for you and missing out on their surprising health benefits. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 2348(1 vote) - 7 Proven Hydrogen Water Benefits For Your Body - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2019 from Huma SyedHydrogen water contains hydrogen molecules that can act as a powerful antioxidant. It is on-trend. You may have seen celebs like Ryan Reynolds, Zac Efron, and Blake Lively drinking hydrogen water. Why is this the drink the latest craze in the trend of specialty waters? What is Hydrogen ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Alzheimer's Disease and Magnetic Fields - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure. AD worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer’s can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were ...
Views: 11851(1 vote) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer's Disease cases have been rapidly increasing over the last half century, and are currently the seventh leading cause of death in America. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and affects our ability to form memories, communicate and perform the most common daily tasks. ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Stratagy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer’s disease now affects more than 5 million Americans, and research projects that number will triple to more than 15 million by 2050. This dreaded memory-robbing disease is feared more than any other disease by most people, as it hits at the core of our being, stealing treasured ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Alzheimer’s care for aging adults - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryAlzheimer’s care for aging adults can be a scary time for both the patient and the family. Medications Orange County at home Care states that there are two classes of medication that can be used to help care for aging adults with Alzheimer’s. The first class of medication is ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention with Natural Lifestyle - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from John PhillipNo other disease stirs more fear than Alzheimer’s disease. This mind robbing affliction is presently the sixth leading cause of death in the US and rising at an alarming rate. Estimates are that by the year 2030 nearly 1 in 4 adults will be affected by this cruel form of dementia. At present ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - Alzheimer’s Disease – Can it Be Prevented? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Jaclyn TengFew conditions strike fear in the heart of men and women everywhere more than Alzheimer’s disease. For many people, it is more feared than cancer. After all, people do recover from cancer. The same cannot be said of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition affecting 5.7 million Americans and the people ...
Views: 886(1 vote) - Anger Management: How to Relax Mind and Control it? Anxiety Treatment In Pune - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2021 from Calida RehabDo you feel frustrated when your employer does not cooperate with you? Do you throw or break stuff when your family doesn’t listen to you? Anger is a normal emotion. And, contrary to what people believe, it’s absolutely normal to feel infuriated. While there’s nothing wrong with getting furious, ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Anorexia Nervosa: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | Know Anorexia Disease - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2021 from Calida RehabAnorexia is an eating disorder, which could lead to sudden and extreme weight loss combined with self-starvation. It is found in people whose body weight drops by 15% of their ideal weight. This sudden and excess weight loss in patients suffering from this medical disorder can be ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - Asthma Management For Living With Asthma! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Neelima ReddyAsthma is a chronic lung disease which cannot be cured completely but you can control so that you can have minimum symptoms and can lead a normal and active life. If you have asthma, asthma management is an important part of your life. Asthma management means staying away from asthma ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Can Energy Medicine Prevent Alzheimers? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Rose MattaxDo you need to use one of those tools that helps you reach the canned peaches in the back of the tall cabinet? Beware! According to the information in the online article “Your Body’s Ten Weirdest Health Clues,” if you’re not a long-armed lucky, you may be at risk for Alzheimers: "Have a ...
Views: 2574(2 votes) - Carbohydrates - The Memory Destroyer - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelI mentioned earlier about the effects of diabetes on dementia and Alzheimer's but you don't necessarily have to have diabetes to be at risk from the effects of uncontrolled blood sugar. The brain is the largest consumer of energy in your body and almost one quarter of the fuel you make goes to ...
Views: 3319(2 votes) - Caring Transitions - A Guide To Making a Smooth Transition to Home Care - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Gabriela BrownScenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Caring Transitions - A Guide To Making a Smooth Transition to Home Care - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Gabriela BrownScenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Caring Transitions - A Guide To Making a Smooth Transition to Home Care - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Gabriela BrownScenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - Clinical Progress For Alzheimer's Detection - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderDoctors can usually determine if a patient has dementia, and around 90 percent of the time they can accurately identify whether the dementia is due to Alzheimer's disease. This diagnoses however, usually takes place after the disease has profoundly affected the brain and is causing severe ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - Coming to Grips as the Memory Fades – The Three Biggies - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldWhile most people immediately go to memory loss as a primary deficit of dementia, there are other issues which can create havoc for coping be it by the affected person or support persons. Chief among those other issues are anosognosia, confabulation and disinhibition. Anosognosia is the ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Common Neurological Conditions - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Laura Jozewicz1.Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the repeated collapse of the upper airway. Symptoms of OSA include snoring while sleeping, waking up at night, and tiredness in the morning. Sleep study may be necessary to diagnose the OSA. It is somewhat like spending a night ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care-Tips, and Long-Term Care Options - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Carolina MooreCaring for a person with Alzheimer's disease at home is a challenging task that can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new demands and opportunities as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. In any demanding situation, the better you care for ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - Do you want to see how I watch movies on the Internet? - by The new software allows moviegoers to watch all the movies they can handle and almost for free. Now I watch almost all movies online for free. It's very simple so see how I do it below.
Sadly, like so many other popular attractions of the 20th century, movie theaters seem to be slowly dying. ...
Views: 146(1 vote) - Does Alzheimer's Affect the Young Too? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Rachel MinahanAlzheimer’s disease is a condition largely associated with the elderly population. However, Alzheimer’s disease can also affect the younger demographic. According to reports, approximately 5% of the affected population develops symptoms before they hit 65. This category of individuals who ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Dreams that Don't Leave - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelThey were after me! Dressed in army fatigues, helmeted and holding rifles with sharp bayonets extended before them, they were running up the stairs, getting closer and closer. They were barking, "Achtung! Achtung!" I was terrified. I call this dream and its variations my "Nazi dreams." They ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease - Decreased Sense of Smell? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2014 from Junji TakanoA decrease in sense of smell can be caused by various reasons, including aging and viral infection. But lately, studies have shown that decreased sense of smell can also be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Research shows that the olfactory system, a sensory system used for ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - George Clooney Plays the American Movie Too Safe - by We were hoping George Clooney was doing some good Jason Bourne stuff with The American, but now we wonder if he even read the script for this movie. After watching this last night, I can see why they didn't really hold big premieres or press screenings and today, not much has been written about ...
Views: 141(1 vote) - Helping the Person with Dementia Grieve After the Death of a Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Beth PattersonCaregivers and family members often ask whether they should tell a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia about a death in the family, and how they can help them grieve. Although much has been written about the profound grief of caregivers and other family members throughout the ...
Views: 6364(1 vote) - Home Care could Help Elderly People with Fear of Falling - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Oliver StirkA recent report by the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service charity (“WRVS”) has highlighted the extent to which elderly people are suffering from falls and the psychological impact this has on them. According to the findings, more than 35% of people over 65 have fallen in the last two years and ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - How do you help someone with a health problem? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2021 from Jennifer HallHow do you help someone with a health problem? One of my friends sadly suffers from schizophrenia. It developed in his late teens, and unfortunately he was in a home with his parents suffering from their alcoholism, and so supportive enough that they could. There was no. We are all wondering ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - How Effects of COVID-19 and Addiction Related - by Submitted on May 15, 2021 from Calida RehabThe world has witnessed a major surge in substance abuse and drug consumption over the past few years. It started before COVID-19 and it keeps growing at a rapid pace. Research shows that around 210 million people in the world are addicted to drugs, alcohol, and other substances. People don’t ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Julie HallI find it hard to believe there is actually a word in the English language that could possibly describe what caregivers go through. There can't be! The experiences during the process of caregiving are often a deep, emotional shift accompanied by confusion, frustration, and even resentment for ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - How to Get Your Website to Rank for Search Words and Become Successful - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Jenkins JuddresMany people think that it is an easy process to get their website to rank for Search Words and become successful, by getting search engine rankings on websites like Google. The truth is, there is a lot involved with the process and getting search engine rankings is more difficult than it seems. ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Introduction to Chemical Dependency - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Todd BranstonNot everyone who drinks regularly is an alcoholic or has a drinking problem. But substance abuse is a major problem within the older population. It is not always obvious, because many older adults drink in private rather than in bars. Because our culture generally identifies problems with ...
Views: 2430(1 vote) - Irregular Heartbeat Increases Risk of Memory Loss - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Junji TakanoMost people suspect that forgetfulness or dementia occurs because of some changes or problems in the brain, especially among the elderly. However, this is not always the case. In fact, a heart problem can also increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease! It may be hard to ...
Views: 3677(2 votes) - Know Fact How Addiction to Alcoholism of Parents and its Effects on Child’s Mental Health! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2021 from Calida RehabContrary to what most people believe, alcoholism doesn’t only impact the person addicted to it. It rather has a serious impact on the entire family. You will be surprised to know how the parents’ addiction to alcohol can impact their children’s mental and emotional health. In fact, many children ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Know How to take Care of Your Parents Suffering from Dementia? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2021 from Calida RehabThe reason why children look for caregivers for the parents suffering from dementia is the stubbornness. Parents are highly likely to resist care when they are suffering from dementia. Every child wants to give the best care to their parents at home, but it gets pretty challenging for children ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Way to Deal with the Disease - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Roberto SediciasWhile a major disease usually takes its toll on the victim's family, it can especially take an extra measure on those who are closest to the victim, his or her spouse, or children which is why this groundbreaking work has been so important to caregivers and patients for the last several ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - New Home Care Guidelines Promote High-Quality Home Care for Older People - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Oliver StirkThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a new set of guidelines to promote a better standard of care and support for older people living in their own homes. The report offers a number of key recommendations for home care providers to follow when supporting ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Paint with numbers - for Alzheimer's & Dementia! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2018 from Dave SmithArt relaxes the mind and is so called to be “food for the Soul”. Art has been a big part of human history since the beginning of our society. Dating back to the times we lived in caves, the earliest works of art can found on the cave walls. It is a skill deeply engrave us that we ...
Views: 3261(2 votes) - Prevention Is Our Only Hope - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2018 from Jaclyn TengAlzheimer’s and Autism are now considered episodic with a ten-fold increase over the past 20 years in the numbers of individuals diagnosed. Autism Spectrum Disease (ASD) is a cluster of conditions commonly known as autism, with no two children displaying identical symptoms other than delayed ...
Views: 3419(1 vote) - The Best Senior Care Option for Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Jason LombergIf you have an aging loved one that is showing signs of Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, then you will need to come up with an elder care treatment plan very quickly. If you suspect that Alzheimer’s may be setting in, the first thing you want to do is confirm this condition with a ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - The Future of Alzheimer's Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Joe KennedyThere are more new Alzheimer's drug treatments being developed now than ever before. The advancement in the understanding of the changes the disease causes in the brain has led to a new generation of potential treatments. There are dozens of trials going on right now for various drugs that aim ...
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