Caring for Alzheimer's

Dr. Jan Lundberg, PH.D., executive VP science & technology and president Lilly research labs, shares his personal story first-hand about Alzheimers and underscores PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America)and Lilly’s sentiment that new treatments for this fatal disease are needed to help patients and their caregivers, as well as lessen the burden on the healthcare system.

Richard Taylor, a psychologist from Houston, TX who has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, probably of the Alzheimer’s type, tells his story. To learn more, visit Richard’s website at www.richardtaylorphd.com

I have doubts as to whether Ron Paul is mentally stable enough to become president. It appears to me that he might be suffering from the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. But you judge for yourself.

I work a 8 to 8 then had to stay til 130 that morning , can you do that ?

The combination of iridology and homeopathic medicine is a powerful tool for health and wellness. This video is on the topic of Alzheimer’s but could relate to the concept of many health issues.

Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. David Michelson of Merck & Co. tells us about several promising new approaches to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

Much as I hate it, maybe the doctor’s recommendation for med levels is better for Lizzie. today she is quite calm and relaxed, although she won’t go anywhere outside the house. This drug has a side-affect of “the shakes”, and I hate seeing her shake like a Parkinson’s type shake, but maybe it makes for a better quality of life for her. We shall see how the day unfolds.

For my theatre class we have to act out a small task that someone that is very different then us would do and how they would do it. I am doing someone with Parkinson’s disease and I cannot think of something to do for it. The best thing would be to pour a glass of water or something like that but we are not allowed to do that example. Any suggestions?

Marc. L. Gordon, MD, Chief, Neurology, Zucker Hillside Hospital, Litwin Zucker Research Center at Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, discusses Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, which affects about 30 million people worldwide. By the year 2050, that number is expected to increase to about 115 million. Topics include: defining dementia, early signs and symptoms, types of dementia, describing plaques and tangles, current medications, new drugs in the pipeline, new guidelines, and biomarker research.

This DVD is available now at Amazon. Visit www.amazon.com . This video clip is an excerpt of “Filling the Day with Meaning”, a 2.5 hour training DVD for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers, with Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Use engaging activities to give back moments of joy and happiness to patients with special challenges, such as those with early onset, tendencies for elopement, falls, and more. Learn the difference between simple entertainment and engaging projects that stimulate brain activity. This workshop full of indispensable ideas and tips on how to give moments of joy. Learn – what makes an engaging activity – how to build care partner skills – how to create an inviting & safe environment – which key activities to consider at different disease stages – how to successfully handle challenging cases, such as early onset & men and much more “Filling the Day with Meaning” is presented by The Pines Education Institute of SW Florida and facilitated by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. The Pines Education Insitute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education, outreach programs, support, resources and counseling to family members and geriatric caregivers. For more information please visit www.pinesofsarasota.org.