In a study guaranteed to make worriers even more worried, a Chicago research team has discovered that if you worry all the time you are more prone to develop cognitive problems that could lead to Alzheimer’s disease…
WebMD.com says:
People who often feel negative emotions may be more likely to develop memory problems as they age, according to a new study.
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As a caregiver, you know how important getting a bit of support can be. This is a chance to support the National Family Cargiver Association simply be stopping by their online booth:
Dear Alzheimer Caregiver,
I’m writing today with some important news for all caregivers, information that we hope you will pass along to your readers. The NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER ASSOCIATION has joined the Revolution Health Fair, (http://www.revolutionhealth.com/healthfair) an online event launched in partnership with 10 national nonprofit organizations who each host a virtual “booth.” Until the end of June, for every visitor to a partner organization’s booth Revolution Health will make a donation to that partner for a total of up to $10,000.
We hope you’ll let your readers know about this. They’ll get valuable information and help the groups who advocate for them to prosper.
- Greg Cooper, on behalf on Revolution Health
ABOUT REVOLUTION HEALTH:
Revolution Health (http://www.revolutionhealth.com) is the new health resource website founded by Steve Case, partly because of the difficulties he and his family faced during his brother’s battle with brain cancer. He wants to make it a bit easier for those who follow by providing tools to support both patient and family. I’m working with Revolution to support the work of bloggers who follow health issues. One way we’re doing that is by conducting these topical briefings, just for the blogger universe. Revolution wants to highlight its ability to aggregate and share critical information on health issues by providing new information and contact with health leaders in relevant disease communities.One great asset of the site is its population of experts, including those on nutrition, diet and weight loss, drawn from major academic institutions across the country, including Columbia, Harvard, Cleveland Clinic, the University of California at San Francisco, the University of Southern California, Johns Hopkins, Memorial Sloan Kettering, MD Anderson, and more.
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If you love a glass of wine with dinner, you’ll be happy to know that you may actually be helping your brain as you are treating your taste buds to a good time. Tammy from Celebrate Wine pointed out this new study that was reported in Wine Spectator:
A new study, conducted by scientists from the Department of Geriatrics at the University of Bari, in Bari, Italy, found that a drink or two per day may help slow the development of dementia. The research, published in the May 22 issue of the journal Neurology, may provide hope for those at risk of dementia and diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the transitional stage between normal brain function and full-blown, irreversible cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer’s.
However, this doesn’t mean you should run out and develop a two glass a day habit. The researcher also mentions that the study may be flawed by the fact that most people who drink a glass or two of wine a day are also usually active and involved in new things. The benefits of drinking wine in the study may actually be because the study participants were not couch potatoes. So, if you do drink those two glasses, make sure you are stretching your mind and getting exercise, too.
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I wish they would have had some of these handy health gadgets ten years ago! Having an electronic gizmo that lets you know when someone gets out of bed or leaves a chair is like having an extra set of eyes. Here are a few that I found:
Pressure Sensitive Patient Alarm System - Alarm + Bed Sized Pad - 11″ x 30″
. Wireless Wander Alarm ™
GPS Personal Locator (Each)
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I love water in the garden. The sound of water trickling somewhere nearby is so peaceful to listen to. However, Alzheimer’s and gardens don’t always mix well. If you are planning a water element for your garden, you should avoid ponds and waterfalls. Large fountains can also be a problem. A small fountain attached to a wall at the Alzheimer’s patient’s eye level is a better, safer option. That way, you both can enjoy the water’s soothing sound without having to worry about water safety.
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