The Alzheimer’s Association, which serves the families of all who have any form of dementia, defines the condition as being characterized as a loss in memory and other cognitive abilities. It is caused by various diseases and conditions that damage brain cells. Dementia is not a normal part of aging. CRITERIA FOR DEMENTIA To be [...]
Research is society’s best hope in finding a solution to Alzheimer’s (Alzheimers) disease. Currently the 6th leading cause of death in America and the only one in the top 10 without prevention, a treatment to slow its progression, or a cure; a scientific solution is needed to limit this growing epidemic. Although far from only [...]
This video gives clear descriptions of the three major stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The stages are described as Mild , Moderate, and Severe. EDITOR’S NOTE: When performing and Internet search about Alzheimer’s disease, check also using the misspellings of Alzheimer’s such as Alzheimers, alsheimers, and Alzheimer disease.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION FOUNDED IN 1979 In 1979, after meeting with the National Institute on Aging, a concerned individual named Jerome Stone and several other interested individuals formed an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Its goal was to coordinate efforts to serve individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and to assist research for a solution to [...]
MINORITIES CONTRACT ALZHEIMER’S EARLIER Studies released by the Alzheimer’s Association and presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ICAD) show Hispanics and other minorities in America suffer an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s and contract it at an earlier age than whites living in the United States. On study shows that Hispanics [...]
Frontotemporal dementia, unlike Alzheimer’s Disease, is typically found in younger people. It is an early onset dementia found in people in their 40′s and 50′s, but less so in their 60′s and 70′s. Personality, language, judgement, and executive function are impacted. Inappropriate behavior can be a symptom of frontotemporal dementia. Symptoms may be treated, [...]
DEMENTIA DEFINITION The Mayo Clinic‘s definition of dementia makes clear that dementia is not a specific disease. “Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. Dementia indicates problems with at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and impaired judgment or language. Dementia can [...]
PAT SUMMITT FACES EARLY ONSET ALZHEIMER’S The announcement from Pat Summitt, the longtime women’s basketball coach at The University of Tennessee, that she has early onset Alzheimer’s dementia at age 59 brings national attention to the fact that Alzheimer’s is not just an old person’s disease. While incidence increases with age, some in their 30’s [...]
A FAMILY STORY My sweet, little 92 year old mother awoke from a nap in her hospital bed and demanded to go check her mail, and she wasn’t the least bit pleasant about it. We had enjoyed normal conversations before she had slipped off to sleep, but upon wakening, my only thought was, who was [...]
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