Alzheimer; News from the web:
Very good overview of the history and current options for Alzheimer. Although there is no cure, the treatment in early stages seems to be more effective and the diagnose methods have improved such that early treatment now becomes an option.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Researchers continue to seek a relation between the head and the heart:
The link between head and heart is still being pursued because new Alzheimer’s drugs have failed time and again. One approach that is now drawing some interest looks at the set of proteins that carry around fats in the brain. These lipoproteins could potentially act as molecular sponges that mop up the amyloid-beta peptide that clogs up connections among brain cells in Alzheimer’s.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
A new study shows that interacting with horses may be beneficial for people with Alzheimer.
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Two improv actors who have their mother, with dementia, living in with them, have developed a way to communicate effectively with her:
“Step into their world.” “Always say yes, never say no.” “Always accept a gift.” “Let others define themselves.”
The example provided is about the mother wanting to go home and then, instead of saying “Well, this is your home now,” which not only fails to sympathize with her, but it also calls her a liar. Instead, her daughter can enter her mother’s world by saying, “Yea, tell me about your home.”
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
We have reported from time to time about the mystical powers that coconut milk seems to have according to some people. Unconfirmed reports about surprising improvements have been floating around for years. Well here in the link is another story, making no claims about healing alzheimer, but singing the praises of cocunut milk in general.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
It was a shock for me when the home had provided my mother with a baby doll and she seemed not to understand that it was a doll. It kept her busy all day because the doll would make cry noises and she would rock it and talk to it.
After the initial shock, I could find no harm in it. She was so happy and showed all the skills she had used to raise our large family. See today’s link for more people who feel conflicted when seeing this but eventually also see the benefits.
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