Caring for Alzheimer's

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For my last big project in high school, I had to choose a topic and make an effort to try and make any positive impact on it. In nerdfighter terms, we had to decrease world suck. I chose Alzheimer’s Disease, since it had a big impact on my family life. Please don’t feel pressured to buy anything. I’m just trying to share my story, tell you about a project I’m working on, and maybe you will be able to relate with this somehow. T-Shirts: www.districtlines.com Twitter: www.twitter.com

www.memorywalk.org.uk This September, thousands of people will walk together to raise money to fight dementia. Walk with us. Memory Walks are taking place across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and registration is simple and free – just select the walk you want to be part of and complete the online form. The money you raise will help us to run services in your community. The more people who take part, and the more money you raise, the bigger difference we will make to people’s lives. So tell your friends and family to sign up now and let’s make it a day to remember.

A video highlighting the services provided by the Cwm Taf Alzheimer’s Society, based in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.

On April 20th, 2012, Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington was invited to attend the 27th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Regional Conference at the Seattle Convention Center in the Emerald City. While there, we had the opportunity to interview a number of prominent people who surround the organization and it’s wonderful cause. Lindsey Beach is one such individual. She is Education and Outreach Coordinator at the University of Washington’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Conducting the interview with Ms. Beach is media personality Chris Hansen.

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film gives a overview of the structure and function of brain cells, and what happens to them when the brain is affected by dementia. TRANSCRIPT “The brain is made up of millions of nerve cells. Nerve cells are specially designed for their function. They are elongated with many tentacle-like projections, called dendrites, that allow them to make contact with the cells around them. The dendrites form many connections, creating an intricate network between the cells. The point where two cells meet is called a synapse. Messages are passed along and between cells through tiny electrical impulses and chemical messengers. This is the basis for how the brain works. This is how the brain coordinates our movements, our thoughts and our memories. If something stops the cells from doing their job, this can result in dementia. Nerve cells are like any other cells in the body — they need oxygen and nutrients to stay alive. They also rely on close contact with neighbouring cells. If a nerve cell is starved of oxygen or nutrients, or becomes isolated from its neighbours it will die.” Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. Our unique research programme funds research …

A Caregiver’s Story: Alzheimer’s is a Cruel Disease. Listen as Sabina Shalom shares the story of how her husband has gone from the man of her dreams to the man she barely knows. This touching story highlights the struggles she and nearly 15 million friends and family endure daily with the more than 5.4 million people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. PhRMA has partnered with the National Alliance for Caregiving to bring focus on the disease and those who provide the care. Please visit www.phrma.org and www.caregiving.org to learn more.

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film looks at vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia, and the connection between a healthy blood supply and dementia. TRANSCRIPT “Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia, although it can also occur in combination with Alzheimer’s disease, in a condition called mixed dementia. Vascular dementia is associated with problems in the blood supply to the brain. Interruption of the blood supply, for example by a blockage or a leak, can cause a stroke. A stroke can cause significant damage to the area of the brain that was starved of its blood supply. Sometimes a single stroke is enough to cause symptoms of dementia. In other cases, a person may experience a series of smaller strokes that gradually cause more damage. Vascular dementia can also be caused by small vessel disease which is due to damage to the tiny blood vessels deep in the brain. Since vascular dementia is closely linked to a healthy blood supply, scientists think that lifestyle factors such as regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight could help to reduce the risk of this form of dementia.” Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. Our unique research …

‘The Forgotten Man’, featuring actress Sandy Silver & actor Robert Webber. The focus is Alzheimer’s & how it afflicts a relationship. Directed by Tim Cash of ‘Far From Earth Films’ (farfromearthfilms.com) with Main Grip, Robert Slaney. Shot in Bend, Oregon. Dedicated to Stan & Alma, who went through such an ordeal. ‘The Forgotten Man’ on Itunes itunes.apple.com Lyrics It’s another rainy night In this cold shore-lined town Water beads down my window Dies without a sound Leaves fly through the sky Trees dance back and forth Winds announce their presence Howling from the North Sit here silently Watch the scene unfold Grown man weeps utterly Can’t believe what he’s told His girl of fifty years Can’t recall his name Eyes the storm outside Feels the anger feels the pain If you don’t mind Just sit low Tell you a story You’ll want to know ‘Bout the old man Whose love forgot about him He was an old man He didn’t understand What happened to the woman Whose life he gave What happened to the woman Who forgot his name Thunder softly speaks Past the lightning of the sky Sunshine rays stray slowly in Once clouds take heed and die Hurting tears always fall Past the strike of the heart Tears of joy overcome As the darkness departs Sit here with hands in lap Tears flow from his eyes Want to give him all my help Just a boy am I He’s seen the world at war Times that caused him strife His soul is hit again He loses the love of his life I’m sorry man but I don’t know what to do I wish that I …

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www.alzheimers.org.uk In this month’s podcast Helpline Adviser Sally looks at how to help maintain a nutritious diet and enjoyment of food when a person has dementia. As dementia progresses interest in cooking and eating can change. Sally Carr suggests a few recipes for encouraging healthy eating.There are more than 750000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia. Visit us at www.alzheimers.org.uk