As a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Marina Ramirez recently gave a presentation titled Healthy Body / Healthy Brain at the Palm Beach County Library – Greenacres campus. People are often surprised because many of the habits which support a healthy body are also essential for a healthy brain. Research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.7 million people in the United States. This disease is so prevalent among seniors that someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s disease every 65 seconds. Even more startling is that one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease makes up approximately 70 percent of dementia-related cases. It’s a given that Alzheimer’s disease is a stealthy,…
List of the 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease is provided by The Alzheimer’s Association – ALZ.ORG Note: This list is for information only and not a substitute for a consultation with a qualified professional. MEMORY LOSS THAT DISRUPTS DAILY LIFEOne of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned information. Others…
I am volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Walk because my father died from Alzheimer’s in 2008 after more than ten years with the diagnosis. It is a horrible disease and it was devastating to watch my dad, who was my idol, so diminished, become less than a shadow of his former self. I volunteer because I…
Quest for biomarkers (approx. 17 min.) The Adult Children Study, the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and other investigations are under way to find biomarkers to detect key Alzheimer’s changes years before symptoms appear. Learn about Alzheimer’s care This video is part of the “THE ALZHEIMER’S PROJECT,” a presentation of HBO Documentary Films and the National Institute on Aging at…
