Archive for October, 2008
Alzheimers: the Facts
Posted on October 28, 2008 - Filed Under Diseases And Conditions | Leave a Comment
David Mcfarlane asked: Someone in your family has Alzheimers disease, and you have been gathering info on Alzheimers disease to try to help you make decisions about what to do next, but everything you find is so scientific and complicated. What can you tell your kids to make them understand why their grandfather or uncle […]
Vitamin B fails to slow Alzheimers spread - Thaindian.com
Posted on October 21, 2008 - Filed Under Diseases And Conditions, Mental Health | Leave a Comment
Vitamin B fails to slow Alzheimers spread - Thaindian.comWashington, Oct 15 (ANI): A new study from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found that high doses of vitamin B fail to slow down cognitive decline in Alzheimers patients. The researchers sought to determine whether reduction
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Dealing with Alzheimers in the Family
Posted on October 17, 2008 - Filed Under Health, Diseases And Conditions, Mental Health | 1 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. […]