“I think I’m losing my mind!” That‘s a common phrase we often say in this 24/7 stressful world of ours. But when we start forgetting where we left our keys, our reading glasses or where we hide something (of course for safe keeping), we might fearfully suspect our failing memory … [Read more...]
Reflecting on the effect of Alzheimer’s on women
It’s not pleasant to think that 3.4 million women over the age of 65 are experiencing various stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s nor to imagine that by 2050 there will be 8 million women. As I writing this month’s blog posts, it was depressing to find there is no cure for … [Read more...]
Changing the Alzheimer’s conversation from cure to prevention
We’ve come to think the best way to fight a disease is to find “the cure.” Money and energy is laser focused in that direction and we believe that eventually the battle will be won. Leading the change in conversation from cure to prevention of Alzheimer’s is Jean Carper. Jean … [Read more...]
What about Vitamin E for Alzheimer’s?
It was expected that the antioxidant effect of Vitamin E would proved to contribute significantly to reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, especially if given in higher dosages. While some studies showed improvement other showed no benefit and even an increase risk of death. Both … [Read more...]
The Women of Alzherimer’s Series – Auguste Deter
Before it was Alzheimer’s disease, it was a woman. By 1901, a husband who could no longer care for his wife brought her to the Institution for the Mentally Ill and for Epileptics in Frankfurt, Germany. Even though her behavior was very disturbing, she was not insane. … [Read more...]
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