The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is creating a new method of awareness of the wide-ranging effects of the disease in a contest that will result in various cash prizes. The 24 hour contest which begins September 30th at 3 p.m. ET will include a crossword puzzle created by Merl Reagle, a professional puzzle master. Merl and…
American adults fear getting Alzheimer’s disease almost as much as they do getting cancer, and with good reason. An estimated 5.4 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer’s. It is projected that by 2050 approximately 13 to 16 million Americans will be affected by the disease. Moreover, the projected costs associated with the care of Alzheimer’s…
I recently read an article entitled “The Alzheimer’s Generation: What We’ve Learned in 30 Years”. It was written by Rita Altman, R.N. While you can read the article yourself in the Huffington Post, here are some interesting facts I discovered: For example, every 69 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease and one out of every eight…
A recent study by US scientists have found that eating fish could protect against Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss – but only if it is baked or grilled. A study conducted by the scientists found that elderly people who eat fish at least once a week are three to five times less likely to develop…
I just finished the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ in Point Pleasant. Luckily, the rain held off long enough for the event to be completed. Thank you to all my friends, family members, and co-workers who donated to my team for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care,…
In an article by MSN Health, a poll showed that men most often rely on their wives for care, but women are more likely to rely on their children and paid caregivers. I don’t find this surprising. Women often bear more of the burden of Alzheimer’s – not because they are more likely to suffer from…
There’s a new reason to keep middle-age spread to a minimum: A recent study has found that being overweight or obese in your 40s or 50s may increase your odds of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia later in life. The results of the Swedish study contribute to the growing evidence that controlling body weight or losing weight in…
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