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One, however, should not conclude that all memory loss is caused by Alzheimer’s disease. There are two basic causes of memory loss, namely normal or age related memory loss and the abnormal type. It is normal that middle age and older people begin to forget a number of things. Their ability to remember is often times measured on a standardized scale.

Alzheimers and dementia are strongly linked because Alzheimers disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is the constant evolution of the atrophy of the brain’s cognitive functions. In the case of Alzheimers, abnormal protein build up happen in the brain which interferes with its normal functions through interactions with the brain nerves and neurotransmitters that cause these elements to whither and die.

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Dementia can create a mental picture that it means to talk about the ones suffering from the Alzheimer’s disease who find it very difficult to remember things and their close relationships and thereby causing character collapse leading to an outburst of fury and irritations. Reasons that cause Dementia are both curable and permanent and depending upon this the disease can be treated.

Once the cells corresponding to the brain in the cerebral cortex deteriorate it can be found that the perception and reasoning will diminish in people who face this illness. They will feel it difficult to manage and align simple things like routine management and cooking . The major cause of Dementia is the failure of the cerebral cortex which functions in taking care of the thinking abilities, remembering and character. Continue reading ‘Strokes And Dementia’ »

Toxic Heavy Metal:  Arsenic

Extremely poisonous as well as colorless and odorless, arsenic can enter the body through the mouth, lungs and skin.  Arsenic is the most common cause of acute heavy metal poisoning in adults.  Arsenic is released into the environment by the smelting process of copper, zinc, and lead, as well as by the manufacturing of chemicals and glasses. Arsenic is found in water supplies worldwide with exposure of marine life.  It affects the blood, kidneys, and central nervous, digestive, and skin systems.

Arsenic exposure: beer, chemical processing plants, cigarette smoke, coal combustion, drinking water, fungicides, meats and seafood, metal foundries, ore smelting plants, paints, pesticides, polluted air, rat poisoning, salt – table, seafood from coastal waters – oysters, shrimp, muscles, specialty glass products, water – drinking, weed killers, and wood preservatives.  Workers in metal smelters, coal burning plants, manufacture of semiconductors, pesticides, opal glass, pharmaceuticals, paint, leather tanning, and taxidermists. Continue reading ‘Toxic Heavy Metal – Arsenic’ »

Is it possible that Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) causes Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)? I believe so. As a retired clinical neurologist and former patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, I have a special interest in sleep disorders medicine. I am thoroughly convinced of the connection between OSA and AD and will remain so until credible studies prove otherwise. Numerous short term studies have been done on cognition (mental processes) and sleep or the lack thereof, but there are few or no long term studies to determine OSA’s relationship to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and/or the other dementias.

Many polysomnograms (PSGs) or in lab sleep tests have been done on patients with AD revealing an incidence of OSA of up to seventy to ninety percent.  The assumption has been that AD causes OSA, or they just happened to coincide, but I contend that OSA is the cause of AD. Continue reading ‘Can A Sleep Problem Give You Alzheimer's?’ »

There comes a time in each individual’s life when life comes a full circle and people want nothing more than to go back to the good old days of youth and relaxation. After chasing all of life’s needs like career and family, people want a simpler and more enjoyable lifestyle to spend their retirement days. Finding peace and solace is difficult in the same environment that was once a part of your active and fast paced lifestyle. To seek this relaxation people often choose to go to senior assisted living facilities to spend their retirement days. Most citizens who come to such facilities choose that lifestyle to live in a more relaxed and activity based environment. Some of these citizens are independent and can manage most of their tasks on their without need for support. However there are some who require round the clock care and monitoring to be able to live a safe and peaceful lifestyle. For such people assisted living comes as a great boon. These facilities are designed keeping in mind the needs of senior citizens who are dependent on medical and personal care. On call Doctors and medical assistance is provided whenever required. Most facilities also provide staff that helps these citizens perform their basic tasks like cooking, cleaning and even keeping a track of their medicine doses.

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The United States is home to 5.3 million Alzheimer’s sufferers, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s ‘2010 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures’. Named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915), a German physician and psychiatrist who first identified this brain disorder, Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia in the nation. At 5.1 million, senior citizens aged 65 years or older form the majority of Alzheimer’s cases. Incidentally, this incurable disease is more prevalent in women than in men.

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Alzheimers disease is a form of a mental disorder known as “dementia”. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously hampers the brain’s ability to process rational or normal thought and inhibits the daily activities of its sufferers because of this. Alzheimers disease, therefore, affects the part of the brain that is responsible for thought, memory, and language.

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Alzheimer’s Disease is usually a ongoing human brain dysfunction as well as the most typical form of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease impacts brain cells and causes cognitive difficulties which include loss in memory. Because of the affect on the mind, the sufferers of Alzheimer’s typically turn out to be severely forgetful, they often become confuesed and lost in familiar places. Because of the harmful consequences of Alzheimers, you may become unable to work. If you’re younger than 65 years old and have past work experience you might be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. If you happen to or a family member is struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease call Alzheimer’s Social Security Disability Center today at (800) 816-0822 for a free evaluation with one of our Disability Advocates. Our Advocates will help determine whether your condition is likely to lead to a successful application for Social Security Disability. If you do be eligible, we can provde the service that you need to get started receiving income rewards as soon as possible. For those who have previously been refused benefits, but feel your affliction makes you eligible, be sure to contact SSDC immediately to begin the entire process of receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.

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Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home is a challenging task that can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new demands and opportunities as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. In any demanding situation, the better you care for yourself, the better you will be able to care for your loved one.

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