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  • Tips on Starting a Support Group and Getting Help for Dementia - Most support groups are designed for the caregiver, however participation in a support group can also be helpful to the early-stage dementia patient. Dementia support groups generally provide information about getting help for dementia, the disease, education and practical support. A support group is also an excellent forum for learning how other people have sought help for dementia and coped with the symptoms as well as the life changes dementia causes. Support groups created to provide help for dementia are often held at local treatment centers, hospitals, universities, research centers or churches. Starting Support Groups If you live in a community that does not have an established dementia support program, talk with your doctor about forming one. Dementia is a common condition, so others in your community looking for help for dementia are bound to participate.
  • Early Onset Dementia May be Risk of Brain Injury - A study recently published in the journal of Biological Psychiatry has discovered a link between accelerated dementia and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and brain infections. Individuals affected by dementia may see an acceleration of their condition when inflammation of the brain occurs because of a brain injury that also leads to an infection.
  • Fight Dementia - A short time ago I wrote a blog on "Living with Dementia" which can be read on my web site http:/gr8riches.com/gr8blog/p=63. This was about my mother's last years with dementia and how we as a family coped with the situation. Hopefully one day they may find a cure for this most unfortunate disease which affects not just the sufferer but everyone connected.
  • Dementia - More Than Just Memory Loss - Dementia More than just memory loss As we age, we naturally have difficulty remembering things or finding the right words to say. This is normal. However, Dementia is not normal. The condition causes mental changes that make it difficult to function and carry out our normal lives, not just remember names and dates. Dementia causes a decline in mental functioning, particularly memory, which makes what was once a simple task into an impossible challenge. There is difficulty finding the right words, and confusion sets in when there are too many tasks at once. There can be a change in personality that leads to aggression, paranoia, inappropriate or bizarre behavior, or depression.
  • Are Kid's Growing Bellies Increasing Their Odds of Alzheimer's? - The title question may be a bit of a stretch, but you only need to connect a couple of research dots to get from childhood obesity to reduced brain fitness in older age.
  • Brain Imaging Model Accurately Identifies Alzheimer’s - New Technique Helps Distinguish Alzheimer’s From Other Types of Dementia March 31, 2008, New York – The use of a brain imaging technique that measures sugar metabolism within a critical area of the brain could play an important role in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. According to Dr. Lisa Mosconi and her colleague Mony De Leon, both of New York University’s Center for Brain Health, the imaging technique has 94% accuracy in distinguishing Alzheimer's disease from other dementias. It was also able to identify brain patterns associated with very early cognitive decline.
  • Heart and Mind: More Connected Than Initially Believed? - In literature, the human heart and the human mind are often either considered to be inextricably linked or distinct and separate entities from one another.
  • Climbing the Corporate Ladder of Brain Fitness - Does your job have anything to do with your odds of getting Alzheimer's disease down the road? Studies have come out recently linking intellectually challenging careers to reduced risk of dementia.
  • Causes Of Memory Loss - Memory loss may begin innocently by forgetting your house keys or being unable to remember someone’s name. Fortunately, memory loss is not inevitable and can be circumvented by taking certain preventive measures. The first step to protecting yourself against the possibility of getting memory loss is to identifying the possible causes of memory loss. Some common causes of memory loss include old age, trauma, smoking, alcohol abuse and medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

  • Get Control Of Your Worrying And Anxiety Before You Lose Your Mind - It is often said that fear of loss is greater than the desire for gain. This applies to many things in life. According to a recent study, research indicates that chronic anxiety and worrying could lead to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The connection being that always worrying about the small stuff can make you lose your mind in the long run. There are times when it's hard not to worry about things in your life.
  • A Soda for Your Thoughts? - Everyone knows that sucking down too much soda contributes to a growing waistline. But did you know that studies also suggest that it may contribute to your mental decline? High sugar beverages are well-established risk factors for developing obesity and type II diabetes. There is also a link between type II diabetes and risk of Alzheimer's disease that we don't yet fully understand. Sugar Not So Sweet for Your Brain A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry asked whether high sugar drinks could actually precipitate Alzheimer's disease.
  • Living With Dementia - My mum has been gone 3 years now dying at the age of 84. We really started to lose her 20 years earlier only we didn't know at the time. My parents were the happiest couple in the world, loving great parents, to myself, sister and brother. Active in all our sporting adventures, school activities and as we grew into adults supported us in any way they could. They were never apart and dad was so protective of mum which we thought was lovely.
  • Avoiding Short Term Memory Loss - Various names for memory loss are amnesia and dementia. One of our biggest fears as we age is losing our mental facilities, and how to deal with family members who are experiencing such memory loss.
  • Memory Loss: Why You Lose Your Train Of Thought - And What To Do About It - Have you ever been in the middle of a thought when, all of a sudden, you can't remember what you were thinking about anymore? If so, rest assured that you're not alone.
  • Brain Health and Your Longevity - Your longevity has everything to do with your brain health. My previous article "Heart Surgery and Your Longevity" emphasized the importance of heart health to your overall health and well-being. As you age, your heart health declines, thereby affecting your brain health. A failing heart ages a person physically as well as mentally.
  • Recover From Memory Loss With Vitamins - For many people, memory loss comes naturally with old age. While it may, therefore, be inevitable, there are vitamins and dietary supplements you can take to delay its onset or to recover from it.
  • Feed Your Brain - Keep Your Mind - For some time now, we've been promoting the role of a healthy lifestyle in maintaining brain fitness.
  • The Amazing Benefits of Salsa Dancing - No Wonder Dancing Feels So Good...... Music and dancing has been a part of many different cultures for centuries. It is part of celebration and entertainment. And whether they knew it or not, way back when the dancing began, there are numerous amazing health benefits. Now that the American population is facing a major obesity epidemic, health benefits from dancing is something that should be taken a closer look at.
  • Is There A Simple Test That May Prevent You From Getting Heart Disease? - There is a simple diagnostic test that can help doctors to find out whether you are susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, heart disease and strokes. Let me explain how it works. Homocysteine is an amino acid that can be measured from a simple blood test. It's also an excellent marker for "methylation" (a detoxification process used by our bodies). The New England Journal of Medicine reported that those with the highest levels of homocysteine are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease as those with the lowest levels. The study provides "convincing evidence" that high homocysteine levels put the elderly at risk for Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, according to Dr.
  • Brain Health: Are Women Right To Be More Concerned Than Men? - I recently offered free copies of my new book on brain health in return for a review. Guess what... over 70% of the respondents were women. A surprising result...? No not really! Compared with men... Women are more willing to ask for help and not afraid to admit if they don't understand something. Women like to do research, gather information and get to the facts. Women are less likely to require instant solutions and more prepared to do 'what it takes' to get the result they want. All-in-all women seem far more sensible and courageous than most men when it comes to confronting and addressing health issues!. Having said all that, are women right to be more concerned about brain health than are men? I think the answer is Yes! Brain size...
  • Does Increasing Lifespan Also Increase Brainspan? - We have are fortunate enough today to expect to live about 20 years longer than our grandparents did. Since the 1950s, we have enjoyed a two-decade increase in lifespan. The downside is there is a big difference between lifespan and healthspan, which is the number of years that you remain healthy.
  • Phosphatidyl Serine May Prevent Age Related Memory Loss - Phosphatidyl serine (PS) is a phospholipid compound that is found in the cell membranes of the body and most significantly is highest in the cell membranes of the neurons in the brain.
  • Having Herpes And Back Pain - What I am about to tell you will scare you into next year, especially if you have been diagnosed with herpes simplex? I want you to continue reading however before jumping to any conclusions. If you feel threatened at anytime, seek medical advice. Herpes simplex is not spelled out in doctors' offices. This is a serious nerve condition, which not only causes back pain, but... The condition can lead to Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or what is commonly referred to as AIDS. The viral infection is not necessary transmitted through sexual engagements. Rather, the viral infection can develop from T-cells.
  • How to Think Young and Stay Young - Ben Douglas, professor at the University of Mississippi Medical School at Jackson, once said, "You're as young as you think." Apparently, if you think you are young, you will stay young. Thinking young is a self-fulfilling prophecy. But the problem is: How to think young and stay young. Aging is gradual, but inevitable.
  • Enduring Power of Attorney - Last Chance Saloon - If you've not heard yet, you only have a few days left to organise your enduring Power of Attorney. Officially, you have until September 30th to get it in place, at which time EPAs will be replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney. If you lose mental capacity because of dementia, you will need someone else to manage your legal, financial and health affairs. Currently, you can make an ‘Enduring Power of Attorney', which means a person of your choosing will be able to manage your finances for you, or someone can apply for ‘receivership' on your behalf. From October 1st 2007, you will be able to make a ‘Lasting Power of Attorney'; this will enable you to choose a person to make decisions regarding your health and welfare, as well as your finances.
  • Can Your Conscience Protect You from Alzheimer’s Disease? - Conscientiousness refers to your willful desire to work in a dependable manner with attention to detail. Since the 1940s, the psychology field has considered conscientiousness as one of five major personality traits, the others being neuroticism, extraversion, openness and agreeableness. Now, new research shows that your level of conscientiousness may affect your level of Brain Fitness. A little extra effort may be good for your brain Researchers tested nearly a thousand older adults that were free of any kind of dementia, rated them on the five personality traits and then followed them for 12 years. They discovered that high scores in conscientiousness were protective against developing Alzheimer's disease down the road. Previous studies had already shown that Alzheimer's disease patients have lower scores of conscientiousness.
  • Could This Common Vitamin Be The Secret Weapon in the Battle Against Depression? - Vitamin B12, occasionally also known as cobalamin, is one of the most important and most intensively studied of the B complex vitamins. This group of vitamins is known as the B complex because of their biochemical similarity and because of their close interaction and interdependence in the performance of their numerous vital functions.
  • Omega 3: Preventing Attention Deficit Disorder - If you have followed nutrition and health news, you have likely heard much about the health benefits of omega 3 fats. Fats are generally considered unhealthy, but this kind of fat is an exception. These compounds have been suggested to have positive effects on the rate of heart disease, high cholesterol levels, dementia, and even arthritis. Now, scientists have added attention deficit disorder to this list. There are a lot of polyunsaturated fats found in food like Omega 3 fats. Alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA), EicosaPentaenoic acid (EPA), and DocosaHexaenoic acid (DHA) are the three main varities of Omega 3 fats. Among the three, DHA has positive effect on attention deficit disorder.
  • Variety is the Spice of Brain Fitness: Part II – Nutrition and IQ - This is not going to be an article about all the good foods you should eat and the stuff you should avoid. Many articles, including some of my own, have already beaten that horse. Most people know that carrots are better than cheeseburgers and I'm not going to get into that again at this time. What I want to do instead is give you a different perspective on the value of nutrition in improving and maintaining brain fitness – and what that really means.
  • The Sandwich Generation And Their Parents' Tarnished Golden Years - Parents of Baby Boomers look toward their sixties, seventies and eighties as golden years, with the chance to enjoy the fruits of their labors. But what happens when those days become tarnished gold? What if nothing you or your parents do can restore the shine you all were expecting?
  • Low-Dose Aspirin Has No Effect Against Aging Brains - There has been hope that the use of low-dose aspirin would protect older, healthy women against cognitive decline such as memory and thinking. However, according to a study published recently in the British Medical Journal, this is not the case at all. Earlier evidence suggested aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs might help protect aging brains from dementia.
  • Causes Of Short Term Memory Loss - It is very easy to put short term memory loss down to old age. And say that it is but natural to start forgetting things as you age. However, while this may be true, there are several other causes of short term memory loss that should not be ignored as they could be signaling to more complex problems. For example: Alzheimer’s disease As our population ages the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia become more and more prevalent.Anyone who has lost a loved one to Alzheimer’s understands that this cause of short term memory loss is something not to be taken lightly.
  • Nuns runners - The Scholastica Convent of the Sisters of Our Lady of Good Council in Mankato, Minnesota, it may be a strange place to conduct an experiment in the neuroscience of the brain.
  • Excellent ways to improve health - You can have different types of ways to improve health like purchasing different types of plants and keep them in to your home can be a excellent choice because these plants have the power to transfer carbon dioxide into oxygen and they also have the power to purify the air and destroy harmful pollutants. These plants can give you psychological advantages also.
  • The gift of wisdom from the elderly - When I was young, we were taught to respect people that were older than us, regardless of who they were. I, in my youthful rebellion, disagreed.
  • Alzheimers Treatments - Scientific Breakthrough Discovers Root Cause - Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disorder of the mind that gets progressively worse with time; other types of dementia include Parkinson's disease and Huntingdon's - which isn't entirely restricted to the elderly. Alzheimer's is estimated to affect 1 in 10 people over the age of 65 causing problems with the memory centers of the mind; although current diagnosis is not perfect, the accuracy levels are up to 94 percent at best, 87 percent at worst. The world started focusing on the disease only about thirty years ago although was first discovered in 1906 by Alois Alzheimer, a German physician; even though it has been scientifically studied for many years, knowledge surrounding this disease until very recently has been minimal. Studies show that your greatest risk of acquiring Alzheimer's is advancing age.
  • Online Education Courses And How You Can Benefit - Do online courses sound appealing to you? What about just taking an online class or two rather than working towards an online degree? Online courses may be taken while you work full time or even if you attend a regular college or university. You can work at your own pace and at various times of your choosing depending on what's most convenient to you. Classes are typically online for 30 days per session and and take 18 hours to complete. The site www.Online-Education.net is a great resource to use. They have over 600 online classes to choose from in their catalog.
  • Alzheimer's and Memory Regression: Mom Thinks That Dad is Alive. Should we correct her? - As difficult as is to believe, much less accept, your loved one has Alzheimer's. Between the diagnosis and the end of the battle, will be endless puzzles, challenges, heartaches and decisions. I have worked with numerous Alzheimer patients, and my heart aches for you. That's why I want to share some vital information with you.
  • Warning signs of Anxiety and Depression - Research shows that around one in four people are suffering from mental illness, which means that at any point in time, a quarter of the population have some kind of mental health problem which can range from mild depression and anxiety right through to serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and other forms of dementia. No one is immune to developing a mental health problem as mental illness can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time and at any age. So how can you recognise the early warning signs? All of us will inevitably feel a bit out of sorts or low at times and it's important to stress that this is a perfectly normal part of life and the feeling usually wears off after a short period of time.
  • Use More of Your Brain to Get Things Done - Recent advancements in brain imaging show us that older people use more of their brain to perform tasks than younger people do. Scientists interpret this to mean one of two opposite things: First, older people recruit more brain activity to do the same things in order to compensate for degeneration of specific brain circuits that can no longer get the job done by themselves. This is the compensation hypothesis. Think of it like one brain region asking for help from another brain region in order to do something that, in its younger days, it could do on its own.
  • Entering The Dark Room - Imagine walking into a room and suddenly having the feeling that you were in a place that you could not recognize.
  • Geriatric Medicine And Education - A branch of medicine that focuses on health issues of the elderly is called Geriatrics. This is not the same as gerontology, which is actually the study of the aging process and how it works. The word is derived from the Greek 'geron' meaning "old man" and the term 'iatros' which means "healer". The idea of this specific branch of medicine was conceived in 1909 by a Dr. Nascher. Dr. Leo Nascher was the former Chief of Clinic in Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and is considered by some to be the "Father" of geriatric medicine in the United States.
  • Ginkgo Biloba Benefits And Properties - What health gains you get from Ginkgo Biloba are long lasting and it’s uses are known are known well across the globe. There are numerous Ginkgo Biloba benefits;
  • Vital Vitamins And Supplements For Proper Men's Health - Vitamins and supplements play a large role in the health of men. Taking multivitamins and supplements each day has shown to be beneficial to many different types of health benefits. For men, there are specific vitamins that should be targeted in a daily supplement routine. Vitamins Every Man Should Investigate Men benefit from the save vitamins that women do, but men have special needs that women do not (and vice versa). So choosing a supplement or multivitamin shouldn't be an impulsive decision- instead, care and research should be taken to ensure the best health benefits are being accredited to one's health.
  • Reverse Diabetes by Understanding the Causes of Insulin Resistance - Think diabetes is irreversible? Nothing could be further from the truth. Despite what the medical establishment tells you, you can reverse diabetes -- without insulin or medication. Today, I'd like to tell you about a new way of viewing -- and treating -- diabetes. First, though, you need to understand why diabetes is such a problem. A Growing Epidemic The disease has reached epidemic proportions: Type 2 diabetes (formerly called adult onset diabetes) now affects nearly 100 million people worldwide, 20 million of which are Americans. And it's on the rise -- especially in kids.
  • The Benefits Of Fish Oil Continue To Grow! - Omega-3 Fish oil continues to grow in popularity with mounting research to back it; even main stream doctors are recommending this oil to help improve cardiovascular health. The active properties that give fish oil its benefit are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
  • HEALTH PROBLEMS FISH OILS AND PLETHORA OF CHRONIC - I recently heard of an older couple that eats salmon every day for breakfast. To my finicky palate that does not sound as appetizing as waffles. Why do they do it? They argue that salmon is the most perfect food on the planet, full of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. They do it because they plan on living a long time. Most of us know that fish makes for a healthier dinner than steak.
  • Fishing for Neuroticism - It seems like every time I turn around there's another cool study on omega-3s, this time linking neurotic behavior to low levels of omega-3s in the blood. Researchers looked at measures of anxiety, angry hostility, depression, self-consciousness, impulsivity and vulnerability. Amazingly, all but 'vulnerability' correlated with omega-3 and omega-6 concentrations in the blood.
  • Buying Long Term Care Insurance - There was a time when buying long term care insurance was fairly easy and pretty cut and dry. Times have changed for this particular type of insurance and anyone considering buying it would do well to spend some time investigating carriers and coverage levels as well as premiums.
  • How To Keep Your Brain Healthy And Your Mind As Sharp As A Tack - Whatever Your Age - Brain health shouldn’t be something you first start thinking about in middle- or old-age. Just as you need to exercise your body throughout life to keep it healthy so too does your brain require a daily workout to keep it vital and alert. It is common for people to experience a gradual decline in their mental abilities as they age.

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