Weekly Digest: The Latest on Alzheimer’s
We’ll be highlighting the latest Alzheimer’s news this week. From updates on studies to advocate programs on creating awareness, we want to let you and other readers know why Alzheimer’s is an important topic. Read on and we hope that you’ll learn something new today.
Can Diet Accelerate the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Scientific and medical consultant, Viatcheslav Wlassoff, PhD, wrote about the possible connection of the Western diet in increasing risk for Alzheimer’s. The BrainBlogger article discussed that the fat and sugar rich diet may not only lead to increased development of obesity-related diseases, but Alzheimer’s as well.
Defining the Stages of Alzheimer’s
Sunrise Senior Living posted a quick and easy to understand guide on Alzheimer’s. The post cited stages created by New York University doctor, Barry Reisberg, and shared tips by Rita Altman (senior VP of Sunrise Senior Living’s Memory Care & Program Services) to identify and manage Alzheimer’s symptoms.
A Mother’s Lesson: When Memory Fails, Delight in the Moment
Mary Claude Foster wrote a powerful post on Alzheimer’s for the New York Times. Trying hard not to spoil the piece, Foster details her experience, starting with her mother’s first bout with Alzheimer’s . You definitely need to read this!
Phillip Lemley: Council advocates for aging residents
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article76196682.html
Philip Lemley, a member of the board of directors for the Washington State Council on Aging, discussed the importance of granting senior citizens more support and access to information. Some of the proposed support than can be given are Medicare and other health related options seminars, information on diseases, and caregiving options.
GSHS – Alzheimer’s results for me.
Joe of Living with Alzheimer’s featured a first-person account on living and dealing with the disease. Readers will be entranced and find a newfound understanding on Alzheimer’s with his updates.
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