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5 Prescriptions for Protecting Your Memory

If you don’t take care of your brain, you lose on average 85,000 brain cells a day.  That is what causes aging.  With appropriate forethought, however, you can reverse that trend and dramatically slow the aging process and increase your mental agility. Here are five prescriptions to protect your memory and reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Coping and Thriving With Alzheimer's Care

Alzheimer's Disease is growing at an alarming rate; more and more families are finding the need for support and education to care for loved ones. Our relationships expert Beth Witrogen offers the best tips and inspiration.

The Power of Yoga to Improve Memory

There is growing scientific evidence that yoga helps you improve your memory.  Sherri Baptiste gives you two yoga exercises which focus on balance.  These two exercises will strengthen your mind and muscles.

In Honor of Alzheimer's Caregivers

Elder Care expert Beth Witrogen recalls the moment she learned her mother had Alzheimer's — and the journey toward midwifing grace. Questions about dementia? Learn her answers with these Q&A links.

Taking Care - Twelve Steps to Improve Doc Talk

I first came upon the realization that talking with one’s physician is a little-known art when my father was left unattended in the hospital for three days.   I needed a better system of communication with my father's doctors.  Here is the twelve step checklist I developed.

Exercise Boosts Brain Power

Sheila Cluff, fitness expert and founder of the Oaks at Ojai, just read the report from the International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease held in Chicago a few weeks ago, was taken aback.  Her brain goes into overtime when thinking about the positive effect that fitness can have against a disease that plagues Americans.  Here are some tips you can use.


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Resources for Alzheimer's disease


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Aegisliving.com

Senior living facility that has developed innovative communities designed specifically for people with memory loss. The Aegis apartments are easy to navigate, they have licensed nurses on staff and have activities provide cognitive and physical stimulation to help soothe and relieve the effects of Alzheimer's and dementia.

Ageless Design  
Comprehensive, well-researched, compassionate information and products, including Alzheimer's Library and Store, Alzheimer's Daily News, books, assistive devices, home renovations, etc.

Alzheimer's Association
The grandmommy of Alzheimer’s sites; lists statistics, facts, and links to chapters, clinical research, caregiving information and much more.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Online
AlzOnline provides information, education and support to caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and other progressive dementias.

The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
Will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease   information and networking information.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America  
Provides care and services to people confronting dementia and Alzheimer's disease, caregivers and families through member organizations.

Alzheimer's Information 
Alzheimer's Diagnosis Importance:  There are treatable conditions that can mimic Alzheimer's symptoms. Diagnosing Alzheimer's will likely involve several tests. Learn more here.

CharlesAtkins.com:  Website of Dr. Charles Atkins who is a psychiatrist and author of The Alzheimer's Answer Book.

Cleveland Clinic 
This information about finding a cure is provided by the Cleveland Clinic and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. 

Family Caregiver Alliance
Fact sheets on Alzheimer’s, memory loss, and other brain-injury conditions. Legal issues, caregiving issues and strategies, statistics and network of Caregiver Resource Centers in California.

Medline Plus
News, diagnosis, symptoms, screening and prevention, alternative therapies, coping, nutrition, disease management, research, links and much more.
 


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healthfocused responded on July 8, 2009
You could also check out these resources supporting Alzheimer's: www.alzheimercaregiving.com www.brainfitnessforseniors.com www.caring.com