Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent all of the time for research in how to detect Alzheimer’s earlier, exactly what causes Alzheimer’s, how to better treat Alzheimer’s and how to cure Alzheimer’s. The researcher or company that finds answers to any of these stands to make billions of dollars, in addition to improving
At the moment, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Once diagnosed, it’s usually just a matter of years before the diseases progresses to the point of incapacitating someone, which is followed by death. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are three stages to the progression of the disease: Mild Alzheimer’s (early stage) – a
Researchers around the world have been busy trying to find ways to prevent, treat or just slow down the process of Alzheimer’s. They are trying to discover the exact causes, including how the plaque builds up and destroys brain cells and brain cell communication. They have been busy trying to find ways to prevent or
Every week, we hear that researchers have inched a little closer to discovering the real causes of Alzheimer’s, all of which would hopefully help them find a way to better treat the deadly disease. Some recent reports indicate new ways to slow the progression and others are that close to finding a cause or identifying
Alzheimer’s is a disease affects over 5 million Americans. It is a progressive and irreversible disease of the brain. Over time, it gradually impairs memory and thinking abilities. In time, the disease progresses to the point that even simple daily tasks become impossible and eventually, it causes death. Most people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s from
Alzheimer’s is something everyone fears as they grow older. About 1% of all Alzheimer’s cases are directly caused by a gene mutation. This mutation causes early-onset Alzheimer’s which is also known as familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD). There is another genetic link to the development of Alzheimer’s. While this mutation doesn’t directly cause Alzheimer’s like that
Over the past year and half, I’ve written a number of posts about dementia and Alzheimer’s and, I confess, am guilty of using the two interchangeably and I hope to rectify this confusion here and now. Don’t they both describe the same conditions? In many ways yes, but there is one distinct difference, as this
Alzheimer’s disease is something we’ve all heard of and something we all dread. Many of us followed the tragic deterioration of former President Ronald Reagan as this form of dementia took his mind and body. Many of us know someone who has or is fighting Alzheimer’s disease. It not only takes a toll on the
Have you ever traveled through Florida or Arizona in the winter months? If you spend any time in either state, you will notice a huge number of seniors. Florida seems to be the destination of choice for many retirees from the eastern part of the United States. Many just winter in Florida and then travel
In our younger days, we tended to make fun of older people who suffered from various forms of dementia. As we got older and matured, that mockery turned to sympathy as we realized what it does to their loved ones. As we approach our senior years, the sympathy turns to fear as we fear, hope
