I’ve had a really bad run in with Lyme Disease and am still having some issues that are probably a result of some sort of Post Lyme Syndrome. (Vitamin D level of 13 despite taking multivitamins and gardening=major pain.) Anyway, because of the Lyme, I decided to watch Under Our Skin, a film by Andy Abrahams Wilson. One fascinating tidbit I found in the movie?

A researcher has discovered that seven out of ten samples taken from people who died from Alzheimer’s had Lyme DNA in them. Seven out of ten! He talked about the way Syphilis attacks the brain and how Lyme has some scary similarities. Some doctors and scientists think Lyme is the cause for several diseases with no known cause, including Parkinson’s, MS and, of course, Alzheimer’s.

Would it be worth it to ask your loved one’s doctor to test for Lyme? I’d say it couldn’t hurt, although at the point where it would turn into Alzheimer’s, it would be insanely hard to treat.

Have you heard about the correlation between Lyme and Alzheimer’s before?

Posted by on 10.27.2008 • Alzheimers Health News - Comments (3)

It can be tough to choose the right gifts for anyone. However, finding Christmas presents for people with Alzheimer’s is really a challenge. When you are searching for gifts for your loved one, keep a few things in mind:

• Simple is best. Don’t look for new high tech gadgets that they won’t be able to use. Instead, consider toys and pursuits from childhood, like simple musical instruments or a paint set.
• Useful items are always a good bet. Clothing that is comfortable and easy to get on and off is a good option.
• Reprinting photos of your loved one’s parents and framing them with unbreakable plastic fronts instead of glass can be a great gift if he or she still has memories of them.
• No matter what you end up buying, don’t give more than two or three gifts total. Too much stimulation is a bad idea.

Do you have any tips for choosing presents for Alzheimer’s patients?

Posted by on 10.02.2008 • Uncategorized - Comments (2)