Alzheimer; News from the web:
A good story by National Geographics about the pros and cons of Alzheimer testing. If you could know, would you want to know because a test is not a cure.
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More alzheimer in Nevada
Alzheimer; News from the web:
An alarming increase in Alzheimer cases in the state of Nevada. A great quote from this article that calls for action:
“If someone has lost the use of their legs, then we build a ramp to get into the building, but if someone loses their cognitive ability, we don’t build them a cognitive ramp to the community.”
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The signs of Alzheimer
Alzheimer; News from the web:
No big news but a nice overview of the risk factors for Alzheimer. Check out the video on the page in the link for a quick overview.
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Do you want to know if you have Alzheimer
Alzheimer; News from the web:
So here is the dilemma. The research apparently finds ways to predict if someone would have or develop Alzheimer. These findings precede finding a cure. So the question becomes, if you know or could know that you have the disease, would you want to know? We know there is no cure. It is not for lack of trying or lack of funding as I believe the pharmaceutical industry is well aware of the Billions that can be made by the industry who finds the cure to the condition. What’s your view? Would you want to know you will be suffering from something when there is no cure or would you rather live life and see things come your way?
UPDATE: Read the response from our the Alzheimer Reading Room
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Alzheimer on the road
Alzheimer; News from the web:
In Australia they have understood what risks can occur when people with alzheimer are participating in traffic. It is dangerous for people with advance dementia to drive and family members are urged to talk to them and have their driving assessed.
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Take the Alzheimer test
Alzheimer; News from the web:
Many of our parents have Alzheimer or another form of Dementia. Although you are younger, you too should be prepared to take action on the health of your brain. If you have any concerns about your cognitive abilities, do the test and discuss the results with your doctor. There is no cure for Alzheimer but remedies to delay the impact of the disease seem to work best when applied in an early stage. You are the only one who can help yourself getting ahead of the disease.
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