Archive for April, 2008
Dealing with Alzheimers in the Family
Posted on April 24, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Family members of Alzheimers patients often find themselves in the unforeseen role of caregiver, assuming the daunting responsibility of helping a loved one perform the routine responsibilities of daily life. The effects of Alzheimers disease impact not only the patient, but can wreak emotional havoc on family members who are caring for the patient. […]
Is There a Cure for Alzheimer’s?
Posted on April 21, 2008 - Filed Under Diseases And Conditions | Leave a Comment
Matt Traverso asked: There are scientific advancements that look promising for preventing and even reversing the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive deterioration of the brain, first described in 1907 by the German neurologist Alois Alzheimer (1864–1915). It is the most common form of dementing, or mind-depriving, illness, affecting cells in an […]
Are You at Risk for Getting Alzheimer’s Disease?
Posted on April 6, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Kris Kelkar asked: IntroductionAlzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that damages areas of the brain involved in intelligence, memory, behavior, judgment, and language. It is the most common form of mental decline in older adults. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, but the course of the disease varies from person to person. Some people may still […]