Dr. saleem Ismail presented about the latest research finding from the Alzheimer’s disease neuroimaging study and current research studies that focus specifically on early stage dementia.
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Research Development in the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 1)
October 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Early Signs of Dementia
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Early Signs of Dementia
Article by Aldrich Alfred
The first of the three stages of dementia may present with memory problems that the individual is able to hide. Other signs of dementia may exhibit as depression, lack of interest or initiative in some individuals, or in other words the inability to carry out plans. Still others may begin to have some personality changes and begin to have difficulty with expressing emotions.
An inability to find the right word in conversations, resulting in halted speech and incomplete thoughts is something we all deal with from time to time. In people with early and moderate dementia, this becomes a normal form of conservation with them making it hard to communicate well and carry on a mutually satisfying communication. This can be very frustrating to the person with the disease and the person who is trying to interpret what this person is trying to say.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that will eventually lead to death. It is currently the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s begins by destroying brain cells which leads to memory problems and behavioral changes that impact all aspects of life. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
Dizziness and equilibrium problems are also common health issues with Alzheimer’s. The health issues and problems associated with Alzheimer’s also tend to get worse at night.As Alzheimer’s progresses, daily activities become impossible. The person’s memory, comprehension and speech deteriorate.
Male menopause is also called andropause. In men hormone levels are at the peak somewhere between 15 and 19. When men reach their late 20′s testosterone levels begin to slowly decrease but normally stay within healthy limits. In his 40′s or 50′s up to half the men who suffer andropause will report uncomfortable symptoms. This helps to support a healthy sex drive, the generation and production of sperm. This can allow a man to father children well into his eighties.
More and more research is showing that what you put into your body is a key part of staying healthy. Today the best experts can tell you is that eating well and being active on a regular basis, are natural, effective strategies you can use to fight the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s, for those lucky enough not to know, is more than the normal forgetfulness of aging, it’s an irreversible and progressive disease that destroys thinking and memory. In the end, patients are unable to do everyday things that once were no problem – cooking, dressing, driving a car, making decisions, running errands – all no longer possible.
It is very important that if you are a one of the millions of family caregivers to learn about the specific type of dementia that is affecting your family member. It will give you a better understanding of the disease, what areas of the brain that are affected and help you anticipate some behaviors. Knowledge is power.
Alzheimer’s disease appears to be related to the buildup of amyloid protein plaques in the brain, which cause crucial connections between neurons in the brain to break down, preventing effective transmission of signals within and external to the brain.
Scientists are trying to find ways to prevent or slow the progression of brain damage caused by the disease. Some drugs show promising potential, and a few FDA approved drugs can slow the progression of the disease in its early stages, but there is no cure for the disease at this time.
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NOCTURNAL (Night Optimised Care Technology for UseRs Needing Assisted Lifestyles) project
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Funded by the EPSRC and TSB under their Assisted Living Innovation Platform, the NOCTURNAL (Night Optimised Care Technology for UseRs Needing Assisted Lifestyles) project addresses the needs of people with the early stages of dementia at night, as well as those of their families and carers. The project between Fold Housing Association and the University of Ulster is focusing on how the use of technology can enable discrete monitoring to detect risks at an early stage; encouraging and prompting the client to self manage within their own limitations. Whilst employing complex algorithms at the back end, it is evaluating therapeutic interventions such as the use of lighting guidance, simulated presence and verbal instruction, to assist those with dementia during the hours of darkness, enabling the client to remain in their own home safely.
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(Part 6) Trump is in the early stages of dementia – it’s not funny!
September 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
It’s not a big leap of faith any type of outlandish behavior is beyond Donald Trump’s twisted fart headed realm of capabilities. For more see deanfalcon.com (C) Dean Falcon 2009
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Dundee Early Stage Dementia Group – Photography Project – 2
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Early Stage Dementia Group offers a service of individual support, activities and learning opportunities for people in the early stages of dementia. The ST/ART SHOOTING! photography project has given an opportunity for participants to learn new skills and take some great photographs. Working with professional photographers the group shot portraits of each other in the studio at Dundee Community Arts centre and a wide range of photographs on a trip to Dudhope Park. They selected, manipulated and printed their own photographs and favourite images were displayed at the Tartan Coffeehouse. The Early Stage Dementia Group is supported through Alzheimers Scotlands Dundee Service and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
Dundee Early Stage Dementia Group – Photography Project – 1
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Early Stage Dementia Group offers a service of individual support, activities and learning opportunities for people in the early stages of dementia. The ST/ART SHOOTING! photography project has given an opportunity for participants to learn new skills and take some great photographs. Working with professional photographers the group shot portraits of each other in the studio at Dundee Community Arts centre and a wide range of photographs on a trip to Dudhope Park. They selected, manipulated and printed their own photographs and favourite images were displayed at the Tartan Coffeehouse. The Early Stage Dementia Group is supported through Alzheimer Scotland’s Dundee Service and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
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