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People who act out their dreams through kicking and crying out in their sleep may go on to develop dementia or Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology. In the research 93 people with REM sleep behaviour disorder who had no signs of a neurodegenerative disease were followed for an average of five years.

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“My mother improved so much after she went to the assisted living home,””Gloria told me, when I asked a friend about her mom.  I knew her mother had resisted leaving her home, where she lived alone.  However, it had become a danger to her safety for her to be alone all the time.Gloria mentioned that her mother, although reluctant at first, had joined in the activities at the home, made friends, and went on day trips with others.  Her mind seemed more alert as well.Socializing, not isolation, seems to help uplift the spirits of the elderly and may even assist in preventing dementia, a recent study concludes.  Generally, throughout life, if people don’t isolate themselves from association with others, they’re happier and more alert.This isn’t to say, peop…

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Happy New YearMay 2009 be a wonderful year for you.It’s cold here in New Hampshire (3 degrees F.) and windy as I write this.But we’re looking forward to a grand 2009.Have you set any goals in your Alzheimer’s caregiving life? Find someone to relieve you ocasionally with your duties.Discover something humorous each day to bring laughter into your Alzheimer’s related life…and that of the person you’re caring for.Find a support group in your area or online, if you don’t have one.Attend Alzheimer’s related seminars if they’re offered nearby.Find time just for yourself to relax and relieve the stress.(PartyCheap.com image)Tags: 2009, Alzheimer’s Notes, Alzheimers, caregivers, Caregiving, goals, New Year’sShare This (Source: Al…

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Longevity seems to be a reward of caregiving, according to recent research published in  the current issue of Psychological Science.  So when you’re tired and frustrated and wonder how you can keep going when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, remember, “I should have a longer life as a result of all of this.”This may seem like an impossibility after sleepless nights, dealing with a cranky patient, searching for them when they escape on you, and encountering other trying situations.  However, the joys, often small ones each day, give a sense of accomplishment and often laughter.Caregiving May Lengthen LifeCaregiving May Lengthen Life from Alzheimer’s Daily NewsTags: Alzheimer’s Notes, Alzheimers, caregivers, Caregiving, longevityShare This (Sourc…

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Kaye from SandwichINK left a comment at my Happy New Year’s post about setting goals that I thought would interest my caregiver readers.Great goals. It’s so easy to get into such a routine and not stop to think through and be proactive at taking these kind of steps. On top of that, many feel guilty for doing something for themselves. But we are re-energized and recharged and able to bless those we love more when we take these steps.I especially like Kaye’s insight about our being able “to bless those we love more” when we take care of ourselves.  We’re more patient, more loving, more able to laugh and enjoy, more thoughtful, more caring…when we’ve gained rest and inspiration ourselves.Tags: Alzheimer’s Notes, Alzheimers, caregivers, Care…

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Drug eluting stents (DES) have been atopic of debate in the cardiovascular realm. Now, new researchoffers promising findings, as well as potential risks.

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A slow, chronic starvation of the brain as we age appears to be one of the major triggers of a biochemical process that causes some forms of Alzheimer’s disease.

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The mechanistic prodding and probing of ?-secretase would be much easier if only one could plainly see the thing…

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