Alzheimer; News from the web:
A study done in August suggested that there may be more sorts of Alzheimer’s disease; inflammatory, noninflammatory and cortical.
They would each need different treatment and it may be the reason why lots of drug have failed so far.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
A drug that combines a cough suppressant with a heart medication might offer a safer option for calming the agitation that commonly affects people with Alzheimer’s disease, an early clinical trial suggests.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
The KeepinMind organization specializes in “carecoaching” for dementia.
They offer holistic dementia solutions.
In their own words:
Although we realize that many individuals with a dementia diagnosis may benefit from medication; we whole heartedly believe that all individuals benefit from a holistic approach to care.
Incorporating holistic methods into your caregiving practices benefits both the care receiver and the care giver. As either a stand-alone option or used in tandem with medication; holistic approachesare effective methods for providing a nurturing care environment.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Well it is more complicated than that. Here is what the study says:
Researchers discovered that consumption of cocoa polyphenols reduces the formation of harmful proteins, including beta-amyloid and abnormal tau aggregates. Such proteins are known to accumulate in the brain and cause damage. The accumulation results in loss of synapses and hence makes the connections between nerve cells dysfunctional.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
If you care for an Alzheimer’s patient you will recognize this situation; you have visited your mom with Alzheimer’s and after your visit your sister visits her. She asks mom; “Has my brother been visiting you lately” and the mom will most passionately say things like: “your brother!!! haven’t heard from him in months!!”…. but you just left the facility.
Now there is an app where families and caregivers can keep track of who has been to see the patients and….. to verify the information you have been told during your visit.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
The journal of neurochemistry published a study that may have impact on finding an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s.
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