Dementia May Radically Change Personality

By Christian Goodman

Sparks has a wife, two kids are studying in college and co-owner of a multimillion dollar business. It is reported in CNN that Kenny Sparks was a "handsome man with a big smile.". He is loved by everyone. But things started to change when he was 49.

It is reported by his wife Cheryl that "He was stumbling over words,". "And he would forget what he was saying - but at almost 50, I think we all tend to do that."

Everybody saw the change in his personality. At first his family had a thought that he would be affected by Alzheimer's disease. But he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

"He just wasn't Kenny," said his wife.

"He'd tell stupid jokes all the time," said his son Graham. "And on [a family trip], he wasn't telling jokes. He was sitting there with a blank stare on his face."

His daughter Alexandra noticed the change, too: "He exercised all the time. He would swim constantly and he ate well. And all of a sudden he was downing gallons of ice cream. Gallons!"

At last Cheryl drove him to the doctor. From the cognitive tests it is confirmed that "he couldn't draw a clock and put the numbers or hands on it," she said.

The doctors told Cheryl that FTD would rob Kenny Sparks of his personality, his ability to communicate, and eventually his life. FTD refers to a group of neurodegenerative disorders that cause damage to the frontal and/or temporal lobes of the brain. These areas of the brain control reasoning, communication, social awareness, and memory. FTD changes the personality and leaves patients in a state of utter confusion and helplessness.

Dr. Murray Grossman of the University of Pennsylvania explains, "Many patients will lose their inhibitions. They'll act totally inappropriately, leaving their families to wonder what is wrong. Some patients will have no problem spending the family fortune, taking all their money and putting it into scams, get-rich-quick schemes, or going off and buying an expensive car or boat the family doesn't need. The patients lose their reasoning. What's particularly frustrating for family members is, the patients don't seem to have much insight into the difficulties they are having or causing for others."

Frontotemporal dementia affects approximately 250,000 Americans. Experts aren't sure what causes this form of dementia, and it's often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease.

Four years back Kenny Sparks was diagnosed with FTD. He cannot drive a car anymore. To take care of him his wife has quit her job.

"His need to be with me is constant, because he feels safe," she said. "He can't read a clock, so he'll get up at 3 a.m. and that's when we start our day . . . Now he's more like a child, most times."

Is dementia that hard to deal?

"There is no one hardest part," Cheryl said. "Well, for me, knowing that the man I thought I was going to grow old with - I'm not, I guess. Yes, that's the hardest part."

The prospect of losing your personality to dementia is frightening. Fortunately, you can take action to prevent dementia. Natural health researcher Christian Goodman has developed a simple set of exercises that prevent dementia naturally by increasing blood flow to the brain, in just minutes a day.

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Home Care Services And Alzheimer's Patients

By Jen Parsens

It is something that is hard even to think about. You would hate it if someone you love was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, but it is something that affects approximately 5 million Americans. Often called "Old Timer's," Alzheimer's is not actually something that only happens with old age.

Doctors do not really know all the specifics of what causes Alzheimer's; however, they can tell you some of the common symptoms. Patients usually notice a decrease in mental activity that will affect memory especially. It will also have a play in language and thought processes.

There are some things you can do to help patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. One method is cognitive therapies. If you do not want to go that route, there are medications you can try that are marketed for dementia.

As a family member, you have to make the choice of whether you want to have a nursing home care for them, you could care for them on your own, or you could opt for home care services.

Many loved ones of Alzheimer's patients are often dissatisfied with the first two of these options. Attempting to care for an Alzheimer's patient is not only taxing emotionally and physically, but is often almost impossible for individuals that work.

Caring for an Alzheimer's patient is often a full time job, depending on the severity and stage of this debilitating and consuming mental illness. A nursing care facility often feels like a cop out, and often family members struggle with the thought that their parent or grandparent has been abandoned.

Many families of those afflicted have found great comfort and peace in home care services. The loved one can either remain in the comfort and peace of their own, or a caretaker's home without the worry of allowing them to remain on their own, or guilt at leaving them in a facility.

Home care services are often a godsend for busy and concerned family members of an Alzheimer's patient. Nurses are available often around the clock to provide medication, personal care, and supervision for intermediate and advanced patients. The home care services make it possible to love and be there for a parent or grandparent and continue a normal and productive life. - 31803

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Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease Can Be Reduced By Low Protien Diet

By Christian Goodman

Are you aware that the risk of Alzheimer's disease can increased by high protein diet? If you care for you friends and family then pass this information that Atkins diet and other high protein weight loss plans are not good for health. Almost all the human's know a diet which is low on fat and high on vegetables and fruits is very healthy.

A new study in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration examined the effects of several different types of diets on the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice. The research team consisted of scientists from Canada, the US, and the UK.

The mice were fed one of four types of diets:

- regular diet

Diet high on fat and low on carb

Diet high on protein and low on carb

Diet low on fat and high on carb

The body and brain weight of the mice is measured by the researchers. They also learned about the build up of plaque around the brain regions associated with the memory problems in Alzheimer's disease.

some regions around the hippocampus was under developed in the brains of these mice. The mice that was fed with high protein / low carb diet made the brain of the mice 5 percent lighter and the researcher were surprised by this. From this the researchers have come to a decision that high protein diet may affect the brain cells and can make them vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease.

"Given the previously reported association of high protein diet with aging-related neurotoxicity, one wonders whether particular diets, if ingested at particular ages, might increase susceptibility to incidence or progression of Alzheimer's disease," commented lead author of the study Sam Grandy, a professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and neurologogist at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx.

Inflammation is the main reason behind a high protein diet leads to the contribution of Alzheimer's disease. The immune system would have been activated by the frequent incoming of foreign proteins causing chronic inflammation. In turn this inflammation can damage blood vessels and can impede blood flow.

The mice in the above study were genetically engineered to express amyloid-beta, the plaque that causes brain cell death and memory loss in individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Many questions remain, and future research is needed. Does a high-protein diet cause a decrease in brain size for humans? Or would a high protein diet negatively affect the brains of Alzheimer's patients only?

This study certainly suggests that someone who already has Alzheimer's disease or who is at risk for developing Alzheimer's would be better off eating a low protein diet. A healthy, balanced diet should include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts - and some fish and meats. Eating a healthy diet may be one of the best ways to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

christian Goodman a natural health researcher has developed a simple set of exercises identically to prevent Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease can be reduced by exercising regularly. Blood flow to the brain is stimulated by exercising.

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Reduce Dementia Risk by Brushing and Flossing

By Christian Goodman

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are found to be developed by people who have bad oral hygiene and bleeding gums. Memory problems increased with the severity of the increase in gingivitis. According to a research from Columbia university brushing and flossing does not only keep you mouth and heart clean and healthy it also keep your mind sharp.

The participants of the study are aged above 60 and they were put up to many different memory testes. The study was recently published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. The researcher researched over 2,300 men and women to find out the bacteria that cause periodontitis, or periodontal disease. It is actually a severe form of gum disease, which makes the teeth loose by receding the gum.

The people who had the highest level of bacteria had twice the chance of failing the memory test based on mental arithmetic. The three word sequence couldn't be recalled by participants who had very high level of gum disease causing bacteria.

At this time, they are not sure why gum disease is linked to dementia. However, the bacteria that lurk in our oral cavities can damage arteries - and arterial damage has been linked to dementia. Incidentally, other studies show that poor oral hygiene can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and low sperm counts!. From the study it is also founded that people with gum disease are likely to suffer from the narrowing of arteries and this will in turn cause high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. The researcher also concluded that "A growing body of evidence supports exploration of a possible association between poor oral health and dementia" .

The immune system affected by the bacteria and these bacteria enters through the mouth. Immune cells attack the foreign invaders, causing inflammation. Over time, this inflammation can damage arterial walls. These attack could lead to dementia and can also create problems related to cardiovascular system. Blood carries nutrients to our organs and carries toxic substances away. When the flow of blood is impeded to a certain organ, then problems begin to arise with that organ. Inflammation and damage to arteries are caused by bacteria associated with periodontal disease and in turn this will result in Alzheimer's disease. Memory problem and other forms of dementia can caused in the case of brain.

So remember to brush and floss your teeth tonight! Dental irrigation devices work well, too, as they can reach pockets that flossing or brushing alone might not reach. You can also reduce your risk of dementia or even reverse the symptoms of dementia by following a regular routine of dementia prevention exercises. Developed by a natural health expert, these easy exercises focus on increasing blood flow to the brain while improving cardiovascular fitness. A healthy flow of blood to the brain makes for a sharp mind!

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The Leading Tulsa Alzheimer's residence

By Amrein Dale

Alzheimer' is a fatal and progressive disease of the brain. Brain cells are destroyed, which produces problems with memory. It affects a persons thinking and behavior to the point where it affects work, hobbies, and a persons social life. It is a disease that gets worse over time. Sadly, it is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. In Tulsa assisted living care is getting better.

Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia. Dementia is a common term for the disappearance of memory. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 50 to 70 percent of dementia cases.

If you sense a loved one that may have this ailment, there are a few symptoms you can observe. Sudden change of ones judgment or decision can be a sign of this. For instance, he may start spending cash unpredictably or not cleaning up or dressing oneself properly. Here's another sign; losing senses about time and one may fail to remember a very significant day or occasion.Alzheimer's disease can also be tell in terms of visual troubles like cant able to read.

Sometimes visual problems can be a sign of Alzheimer. An individual may have difficulty reading or determining the color of something. When it comes to perception, they may stand in front of a mirror and think someone else in the room. Having trouble speaking is another sign. An individual may stop in the middle of a conversation and forget what they were talking about. They may even forget how to talk. Putting objects in unusual places is another sign. They may accuse others of stealing because they cant find their possessions.

People with Alzheimer's disease require exceptional attention and concern. These patients should have good fitness exercise, nutrition diet, and exposure with others. Having daily activity schedules can be better for their wellness. This will keep them enjoy life as normal people like they have no disease at all. A person with Alzheimer should be observed 24 hours day to ensure well-being. Their needs are different from ordinary people.

There's no need for discomforts Tulsa assistant living facilities will take care for your loved ones. Assisted living in Tulsa will be their second home. Rest assured that the staff and management of Tulsa residence will give your family member privacy, value, and free will. Even if Tulsa assisted living cant cure your family member at least they will take care of your loved ones.

Alzheimer's disease is permanent. It is important that the patient should be given proper care. Putting these people in appropriate centers that have sufficient knowledge on how to nurse them is the priority. Consciousness campaigns are spread across countries in coping up with Alzheimer's disease. Physicians have numerous researches for cure or at least slow Alzheimer's disease effects to patients yet it remains a vision. Alzheimer patients requires delicate care as well as dedication and persistence.

A lot of care goes into taking care of someone with Alzheimer's. They need physical exercise, good nutrition, and socialization. It is a good idea for the individual to have planned daily activities. This helps to provide structure in your loved ones life. Your loved one will need to be watched around the clock to make sure they are not in harms way. For example, the individual shouldn't be around car keys because they may take off with the vehicle.

Tulsa assistant living facilities will be able to meet all these needs for your loved one. Your love one will truly be able to call assisted living in Tulsa home. Their staff and management are committed to providing privacy, dignity, and freedom to your loved ones. Tulsa assisted living will not be able to cure your loved one, but they will treat them with the respect that they deserve. - 31803

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Tulsa Memory Care and Tulsa Alzheimer's Residences

By Amrein Dale

Alzheimer' is a fatal and progressive disease of the brain. Brain cells are destroyed, which produces problems with memory. It affects a persons thinking and behavior to the point where it affects work, hobbies, and a persons social life. It is a disease that gets worse over time. Sadly, it is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. In Tulsa assisted living care is getting better.

Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia. Dementia is a common term for the disappearance of memory. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 50 to 70 percent of dementia cases.

If you think a loved one may have this disease, there are a few signs you can watch for. You may notice the individual changing his judgment or decision-making. For example, he may start spending money erratically or not grooming himself properly. Another sign would be losing track of time. He may forget a very important date or occasion.

Sometimes visual problems can be a sign of Alzheimer. An individual may have difficulty reading or determining the color of something. When it comes to perception, they may stand in front of a mirror and think someone else in the room. Having trouble speaking is another sign. An individual may stop in the middle of a conversation and forget what they were talking about. They may even forget how to talk. Putting objects in unusual places is another sign. They may accuse others of stealing because they cant find their possessions.

People with Alzheimer's disease require exceptional attention and concern. These patients should have good fitness exercise, nutrition diet, and exposure with others. Having daily activity schedules can be better for their wellness. This will keep them enjoy life as normal people like they have no disease at all. A person with Alzheimer should be observed 24 hours day to ensure well-being. Their needs are different from ordinary people.

It is a full time job to take care of someone with Alzheimer. The means of taking care of someone with this disease will differ depending on the symptoms and the stage of the disease. These factors will conclude how much and what types of care is needed for the individual. It is critical to remember that lost skills will not return.

If you have a loved one which is suffering from Alzheimer, you should be thinking giving him/her the best medical care needed. Assisted living in Tulsa offers a great care for your loved one. Assisted living facilities in Tulsa have been given authority by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (DOH) to operate. Personalized supportive services are offered here, and best health care for the requirements of patients who needs help in daily activity. Patients with Alzheimer may need support in taking food, taking a bath, dressing, and toileting. Tulsa assisted living is ready to serve this kind of needs. Your loved one will be treated like family.

A lot of care goes into taking care of someone with Alzheimer's. They need physical exercise, good nutrition, and socialization. It is a good idea for the individual to have planned daily activities. This helps to provide structure in your loved ones life. Your loved one will need to be watched around the clock to make sure they are not in harms way. For example, the individual shouldn't be around car keys because they may take off with the vehicle.

Tulsa assistant living facilities will take care of these things for you; no worries everything is going to be alright. Assisted living in Tulsa will be like home to your loved ones. Privacy, respect, and freedom to your loved ones will be offered by the staff and management of Tulsa assisted living. Although Tulsa assisted living cant cure your loved one, but they will take care of your loved ones with respect like any other normal person. - 31803

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Healing From Alzheimers

By Charly Smithy

Alzheimer's disease involves the gradual destruction of brain cells and this eventually results in sufferers losing their memory and thinking ability. Being a progressive disease, the patients will experience personality changes and will do less and less as it progresses. In the final stages of the disease, the victims are helpless, usually bedridden and cannot even feed or speak.

As you can imagine, it is a challenge to take care of these patients especially for close family members. Though the victims do not experience any physical pain at the onset, the disease can cause a great deal of emotional pain to their loved ones considering that the victims eventually fail to even recognize even their loved ones. Alzheimer's care thus deserves the caregivers to have patience and empathy for the sufferers.

Alzheimer's care for the sufferer's should be geared to maintaining the sufferer's dignity. According the book 'Alzheimer's - Caring for Your Loved One. Caring for Yourself', the author Sharon Fish gives very practical ways of assisting those who are affected. She says, "Find easy things to do together that are meaningful and productive." This could be anything such as washing utensils, cooking a meal, sweeping the floor etc.

This ensures that their self-esteem is preserved by doing the things that they are still able to do since the loss of their abilities is gradual. Make the sufferer feel useful and let him or her get the satisfaction out of life by doing what they are able to do. Alzheimer's care demands that the caregiver offer constant reassurance and commendation. Help them feel that they are doing alright and this will usually give them relief and an inner satisfaction.

When handling embarrassing situations caused by the sufferer, do not berate the sufferer by all means, especially in public. Remember that the sufferer is not deliberately aggravating. In fact, by remaining calm and firm it will make them more cooperative. By all means do not let such embarrassing situations get in the way of your relationship with the sufferer. Alzheimer's care also means that a sufferer will say things that are incorrect. They may hallucinate and see things that are only in their minds. How should you handle such a situation? Usually, it is best not to keep correcting the sufferer as this may result in him or her getting depressed or getting aggressive. Remember that they had known independence before the disease progressed and constant correction will only exasperate them. Alzheimer's care is challenging but nevertheless appreciated by both the sufferer as well as their loved ones. - 31803

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How The Problem Of Hypertension And Alzheimer's Is Interrelated

By Scott Davis

You are going to get astonished to know the truth that the American Heart Association reports that 73 million, which is about one third of adult Americans, suffer from hypertension. Two million children and teenagers are also suffering from high blood pressure. When the force of blood flow circulates abnormally through the arteries, the person is said to be suffering from high blood pressure. Genetic inheritance, high salt consumption or thickenings of arterial walls are the major reasons behind this.

The risk of heart attack, stroke, and aneurysm are more for high blood pressure affected people. Modern medical science has found that high blood pressure is also responsible for Alzheimer's disease, as one of the reasons for this disease is reduction of blood flow in the brain. And that could happen due long time complain of hypertension.

Dr. Cyrus Raji of the Pittsburgh University, who is co-author of the research paper regarding this, explains that high blood pressure does not directly cause Alzheimer but the way it harms the brain that increases the chances of developing it. In a way, hypertension prepares a stage for this deadly ailment to appear.

The experiments were conducted taking the help of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The instrument measured the blood flow in brain for number of people. Hypertension affected participants were found to be having less amount of blood flow to the brain. It was even lower in case of patients with complains of both hypertension and Alzheimer's. This established the fact that the two are interrelated.

Researchers came to this point that good vascular health is good for the brain as well. As described by co-author Dr. Oscar Lopez, of Pittsburgh University, it is essential to detect and treat blood pressure for Alzheimer's patients.

Dr Raji also confirms that the reduction of blood flow in brain due to high blood pressure is somewhat a catalyst for Alzheimer's. Whether you are treating hypertension or not, it will contribute to the problem.

It has more damaging impact on brain by resulting in to loss of memory, problems with speech and mental stability. This leads to thought that the root cause which is sometimes ignored by people could bring hugely complicated problems.

Hypertension and Alzheimer's diseases are the effects of modern lifestyle and environment. It does not mean you live in ancient style. Taking some small care from teenage years, any one can avoid this old age diseases. Disciplined life can help in this case.

It is noted that Americans are fond of fatty and sodium enriched food. They are equally fond of processed food. But in the processed food the source of sodium is the highest. If you want to fight, start with a healthy breakfast. Instead of taking lot of animal protein try to take fruits and vegetables with less animal protein. Take lot of water. It is a good habit to avoid processed food and cook one's own.

Regular exercise is the only way to stay healthy. One needs to get in to physical, mental and spiritual workouts in a regular basis. For this you don't need to go for extensive programs or spend huge. It is recommended to exercise intelligently and to a definite plan. Following special schedules and specific exercise for hypertension and Alzheimer's would make one live a long and healthy life. - 31803

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Tips For How To Help A Loved One Through Alzheimer's

By Jen Pursens

Alzheimer's is a painful disease to suffer through for the person with the disease and also for loved ones near the patient. It is a degenerative disease of the brain that gets progressively worse and can affect millions of people. Though it already affects many people, that number is expected to double in the next twenty years.

When you realize exactly how many people are already suffering from this disease, it can be a scary thought. That's why it is so important that people who may be affected by Alzheimer's find a solution to provide care, like senior home care, or other methods to manage the disease.

Alzheimer's is a common disease, but many are unaware of its symptoms. Being aware of the symptoms can be very helpful because if you can catch the warning signs early, you can start developing a proactive approach for how to manage and deal with it. Catching the symptoms early can also help you decide if you will need senior home care.

Some of the most common symptoms are (but are not limited to): memory loss that seems to get worse over time, various speech impairments, and an impaired ability to make decisions or a tendency to make decisions that are completely out of character. Of course, these symptoms may be more pronounced if someone has had a serious head injury or has had a history of Alzheimer's in the family.

If you are starting to suspect that one of your loved ones is in the early stages of Alzheimer's, you should immediately seek out a formal diagnosis from a reputable doctor. This physician will have to begin monitoring the person to spot any of the behavioral symptoms and whether or not it is impairing their daily functions and cognitive abilities.

Depending on the prognosis, you may decide that senior home care is your best option. You might even decide that this is the right time to assign Power of Attorney in case the patient suddenly can't make independent decisions. The doctor should also set up regular appointments for new evaluations.

The best advice you can get for taking care of Alzheimer's patients is to formulate a plan and be proactive about it. There are some drugs on the market, but before you turn to them you can actually start by using some other methods, like selecting appropriate activities and joining an early stages Alzheimer's social group. This is also the time to start reorganizing their environment to make it more safe and comfortable.

You should always try your best to keep the patient actively involved with their own treatment, and try to discuss all the legal and financial matters that have to be resolved. Many senior home care services will offer a lot of help when you need to get everything sorted out. - 31803

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Eat the Right Foods To Prevent Memory Loss

By Sean Davids

The thought that you could lose your memory is scary to many individuals. Sadly, this very thing happens to many people around our world each day. Alzheimer's disease and other illnesses that cause dementia steal the memories of thousands of individuals on a daily basis. They may forget past events, family members and even how to meet their own basic needs. Fortunately there might be some changes to your diet that you can use to prevent memory loss.

There's still much we have to learn about Alzheimer's disease, but we do know that brain plaque is an important forerunner to this issue. The more brain plaque that's built up, the more likely we will have the problem. Plaque eventually will destroy brain cells.

One way to reverse the effects of plaque and prevent memory loss is to increase your consumption of antioxidants. Antioxidants help the brain cells to have the ability to communicate with each other and to diminish the buildup of plaque in the brain. This is key to improving brain memory.

The antioxidants that are required are a component of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, and by eating these forms of food, plaque can be reduced in the brain. Purple foods are some of the best. This group of foods consists of cranberries, grapes and blueberries. The antioxidants also help the brain to build new cells, a key to preventing memory loss.

Furthermore, you might want to boost your intake of foods like yellow curry and foods rich in the B vitamins including folic acid and niacin. Some of those foods include fish and other lean meats in addition to legumes. Many other foods are rich in the B vitamins so be sure that you get plenty of these nutrients for an improved memory.

While it might be appealing to endeavor to get all these nutrients in supplements, some researchers feel that you are better off getting them from the foods themselves. By increasing the amount of highly colored fresh fruits and vegetables in our diet, we might not need the supplements at all.

Here is one other extra bonus; the foods that are great for your brain and that may help to prevent memory loss are also great for your heart. In addition to increasing the amount of antioxidants in the diet, it has been found that restricting trans fats will also protect both your brain and your heart. - 31803

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Are Toxins to Blame for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias?

By Christian Goodman

While emerging investigation has taught us much about the effects of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias on the brain, what causes Alzheimer's is an altogether diametric story. In a nutshell, not enough oxygen is getting to the brain cells. But why is this happening?

Dementia and Alzheimer's are often used interchangeably but Alzheimer's disease is really a progressive disease who's effects lead to dementia.

The symptoms of the syndrome known as Dementia include, memory problems, difficulty speaking, orientation disturbances and problems with judgment.

While Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia, Parkinson's disease, head trauma, and strokes can also cause dementia. Most of the time, like Alzheimer's, dementia is permanent.

Emerging evidence suggests that there are triggers for the disease, although an exact cause isn't known for Alzheimer's. One of these triggers is toxins in food and in the environment.

Lead toxicity has been connected to both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. This is not just in lead based paint found in older homes but can also be found in some household's tap water.

Parkinson's has also been known to be linked to pesticides. In one study, those whose job required them to use pesticides had a 50% higher chance of developing Alzheimer's.

Air pollution is bad for more than just the lungs. Studies have shown that those who live in highly polluted cities versus cleaner cities have a higher rate of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Diet is also a factor. Diets high in saturated fat increase one's chances for developing dementia.

While we can't influence everything about the environment, there are ways to help lower your chances of developing Alzheimer's. For starters, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids , nuts, vegetables, legumes, fruits and whole grains has shown to reduce the occurance of Alzheimer's. Foods to avoid are the aforementioned high saturated fats, sugar and alcohol.

Another key is avoiding harsh chemicals and pesticides. Search out cleaning products that are marked "green."

Exercise, in addition to diet, has shown great promise in hindering or preventing Alzheimer's and other dementia's. In fact, studies have indicated that exercising regularly while approaching midlife can decrease Alzheimer's onset by 50%.

Last but not least, "Use it or lose it." Performing mental exercises such as crosswords keeps the brain functioning and helps to ward off Alzheimer's.

I am also very excited about my new Alzheimer's program (coming soon!). It's an all natural way to deliver necessary oxygen to the brain to keep it healthy and high functioning!

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Alzheimer's Disease Linked to High Blood Pressure

By Christian Goodman

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, refers to a condition in which the blood circulates through the arteries with too much force. The American Heart Association estimates that high blood pressure affects 73 million Americans, or one in three adults. Hypertension also affects approximately two million children and teenagers in the United States. Several factors may contribute to high blood pressure, including genetics, high salt intake, and hardening of the arteries.

High blood pressure raises the risk of heart attack, stroke, and aneurysm. Furthermore, a new study established that hypertension may lead to Alzheimer's disease by reducing blood flow to the brain.

Co-author of the study Dr. Cyrus Raji of the University of Pittsburgh explained, "While hypertension is not a cause of Alzheimer's disease, our study shows that it is another hit on the brain that increases its vulnerability to the effects of the disease."

In the study, researchers used a form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure blood flow to the brain. They found that hypertension considerably decreased blood flow to the brain for all patients in the study. Participants who suffered from hypertension as well as Alzheimer's disease had the lowest cerebral blood flow, or flow of blood to the brain.

"This study demonstrates that good vascular health is also good for the brain," co-author Dr. Oscar Lopez, also of the University of Pittsburgh. "Even in people with Alzheimer's disease, it is important to detect and aggressively treat hypertension and also focus on disease prevention."

Dr. Raji added, "These results suggest that by changing blood flow to the brain, hypertension - treated or untreated - may contribute to the pathology of Alzheimer's."

While high blood pressure may not necessarily cause Alzheimer's disease, it certainly makes the brain more vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease as well as mild cognitive impairment that may affect memory, language, attention, and reasoning.

All too often, individuals living in the comforts of modern society attribute diseases like Alzheimer's and hypertension to old age. In most cases, these diseases are influenced more by lifestyle and environment. By taking care of yourself, you can age gracefully and avoid those "diseases of old age."

Start with a healthy diet. Most Americans consume way too much fat and sodium. Attempt to eat less meat and more fresh fruits and vegetables. If you salt your food, use only a small amount. You may be amazed to learn that the saltshaker is not the main source of sodium. Processed food is the primary source of dietary sodium. Even some "health foods" and "low-sodium foods" have particularity high levels of sodium. Read the labels. To be safe, stay away from processed foods altogether. You may have to spend a little more time to prepare your own whole foods at home, but your health (and your family's health) is worth it.

Regular exercise is another key component in healthy, natural living. Your must regularly exercise your mind, body, and spirit to avoid atrophy. "Use it or lose it," as the saying goes. You don't have to join an expensive gym or spend hours a week doing grueling exercises. You just have to exercise wisely. To learn more about protecting your cardiovascular system and your brain so that you can enjoy a long, healthy life, see high blood pressure exercises and Alzheimer's prevention exercises.

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Watch Out for Signs of Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia

By Anna Ruth

Discovering that a family member has the first signs of dementia and Alzheimer's will be difficult, but there are lots of resources you can use to make caring for that family member more productive. Your family member will still desire to be alone, and you'll want to select a place that will give you what you need to help them thrive. Here are some vital facts about Alzheimer's that will let you know if you need to find additional treatment.

Alzheimer's and dementia are frequently linked together, since Alzheimer's is the encompassing problem of lost memory, along with other indicators including depression or lack of attention, and on the other hand dementia is the general deterioration of someone's mind. In the beginning of Alzheimer's, you will note that someone will start to forget people's names or frequently used words that are used during normal conversation. When this happens once or twice, you shouldn't worry. But, if you note that your loved one is creating a made-up word to take the place of a word that's slipped their mind, or if they're becoming more and more withdrawn in order to avoid 'messing up' during conversation, you may be witness to the first signs of Alzheimer's and dementia.

Less motivation to finish certain tasks or some changes in personality can be another sign of Alzheimer's and dementia. When a person is experiencing dementia, finishing normal things can be a challenge. This means tasks like making breakfast, tying shoes, and getting dressed in the morning get done less and less as the condition progresses. The brain slows down, and neurotransmitters do not do their job as often. If you notice that your parent or grandparent now puts things in strange places around the home, such as putting a flashlight in between sofa cushions, or find a comb in the dishwasher, this could be a sign that it's time to meet with the doctor.

As is progresses through the stages of Alzheimer's and dementia, you might notice that it's becoming impossible for your loved one to organize their feelings and thoughts, and it could be more difficult for him or her to recognize lifelong friends. Once you conference with your health care provider, you will be able to create a treatment plan to help to meet their needs. Typically that the majority of patients live around 10 years after the initial diagnosis, but some will live much longer.

To learn more about Alzheimer's and dementia proper care, visit www.alz.org. - 31803

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Alzheimer And Dementia

By Jason Myers

Alzheimer illness is fine for 70% of all kinds of dementia. Alzheimer disease or 'AD' is a sluggish deteriorating state of mind where an individual slowly looses the capability of different mental procedures. The main process that will lose purpose is the memory of recent incidents.

The individual will begin forgetting where he placed his keys or forget what he did the day before. The amnesia will gradually increase in severity until the individual will not recognize his own kin.

Amnesia is not the only sign that will show in somebody suffering from AD. An additional symptom that will hit in the premature beginning of the disease is loss of direction in time, place and person. The individual will start regularly inquiring about what the time of the day is and what day. He is not able to name the correct month or year of the date. Sooner or later he will not distinguish his own house and continuously threatening to leave to his own house. If a person looses orientation in person, he is not able to recognize his direct family anymore.

There are different kinds of dementia and Alzheimer's disease is the most vital one in this list. We can define dementia as a collection of symptoms. When the brain is deteriorating it can demonstrate various symptoms that subsist in dementia. A couple of symptoms are aphasia, apraxia, amnesia, agrafia and acalculie. After that an individual with dementia can show significant behavior problems and he will lose direction in time, place and space. Someone is identified with dementia if he has at least 2 of these symptoms.

Which kind of dementia an individual has depends on completely diverse things. More or less we can say that there are 4 kinds of dementia. The most significant one is Alzheimer disease as 70% of all the individuals who are demented are because of AD. The second most important one is dementia caused by several strokes in the blood vessels of the brain. Third is a type called Lewy Body dementia and last is the group we might name 'others'. - 31803

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Image Forward Welcomes Franchise Network Senior Care as Newest Client

By Elise Phillips

Image Forward of Tampa, Florida has been hired by the largest international home care company as their internet marketing group.

Image Forwards Business Internet Marketing Company has been chosen to provide internet marketing for a Senior Home Care franchise, a world-wide franchise which provides senior care and companionship for the elderly.

Headquartered in Tampa Bay, FL, Image Forward, an innovative internet marketing company features SEO consultants and SEM specialists who combine an internet business directory, website optimization and search engine promotion. This Senior Home Care franchise will be listed in its key premier directory.

The world's largest home care company, this Senior Home Care franchise provides home services in the clients home and is located in more than 800 cities around the globe. This includes the countries United States, Canada, Japan, Portugal, Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Spain, New Zealand, Taiwan, Switzerland, Germany, South Korea, Finland, and Austria.

This Senior Home Care franchise services include respite care, Alzheimer's Care, escorting to appointments, assistance walking, helping with eating, bathing, incontinence, and cognitive impairment and many more.

"Our seniors deserve the best and this healthcare franchise brings unique, personalized attention to senior homecare. It is a privilege to help promote this kind of company." said Michael Huth, CEO of Image Forward, "I look forward to delivering high-quality internet support."

Image Forward, a privately held company based in Tampa, FL, has been in business since 2002 and specializes in Internet Marketing and Internet Advertising. Image Forward services focus upon nation-wide Advertising Campaigns and large, multiple location businesses.

Image Forward maintains BRAND CONSISTENCY to help increase a Brand Presence on the Internet and communicate the brand with the franchisor. Image Forward only works with 1 Franchisor per vertical industry. - 31803

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