Alzheimer’s South Africa is the leading provider of support, education, training and information on matters pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in South Africa. Dementia affects the chemistry of the brain, causing loss of memory and intellectual functioning, personality changes and ultimately physical deterioration. Most commonly, dementia is the result of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease affects 4% to 5% of persons at the age of 65, and a staggering 30% of adults at the age of 80. Other triggers include AIDS, Vascular damage and alcohol abuse.

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A recently-published medical journal study indicates a new test exists for detecting memory loss, which could potentially help diagnose early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

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Question by : How long can one live with Alzheimer’s Disease?
My grandpa was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease last summer, when he noticed he had trouble remembering some things. How much longer will he live for?

My chosen answer:

Answer by Captain Sterlbean
I don’t think Alzheimer’s changes the lifespan of a person. My friend’s grandmother is over 100 and has Alzheimer’s.

Whether you agree or disagree, why not leave your own thoughts below.

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Royalty free music from Incompetech by Kevin MacLeod Reference List 1 Alzheimer’s Foundation for Caregiving in Canada. (2009). Lifestyle Choices. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from www.alzprevention.ca 2 Alzheimer Society of Canada. (October, 2005). Alzheimer’s Disease Statistics. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from www.alzheimer.ca. 3 Alzheimer Society of Ontario. (2003). Alzheimer’s disease. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http 4 Veterans Affairs Canada. (April 18, 2002). Dementia and Alzheimer Disease. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from www.vac-acc.gc.ca

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A question asked by : Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary and can a person stop it?
Both my grandfathers died from Alzheimer’s. When one of them died the called it dementia, but this was back in the 80s so maybe it was really Alzheimer’s.

Can a person protect themselves from it? I work with a couple of vegans and they say a vegan diet might help.
Maggie: Hm, heart disease runs in families too. A person can eat a healthy diet and exercise to avoid heart problems. Why not with Alzheimer’s?

Chosen answer:

Answer by Sanctia
Diet helps a lot, and keep active! You need to eat foods with a lot of antioxidants, such as blueberries, greens, etc. A vegan diet helps because it incorporates many antioxidant foods, but you don’t need to go completely vegan to reap the rewards. Prevention is a big thing… if you take care of yourself early enough, dementia won’t be too big of a looming possibility.

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University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s Jeff Burns, MD discusses the prevention of alzheimers.

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If it had only been a single incident, Jim Mann might not have gone to see his doctor. When a series of strange events happened within one month of each other, he knew something was wrong. Because of his age Jim didnt expect to be presented with a diagnosis of Alzheimers disease, but being only 58 years old people did not believe him; they said he was too young. He now says that finding out was the best thing he could have done; that the knowledge has allowed him to fight the progression of the disease. If youre concerned about a loved one, take him or her to see their doctor. Visit www.onmemory.ca

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Question by : Dementia & Alzheimer’s disease symptoms? The more the better?
Thanks! .

No 1 answer:

Answer by Girly
i think only way for dementia, is for you to be born. alzheimers happens to peple over 60, could happen to younger but rare

What do you think? Leave you answer below!

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Glen Campbell went public in June with the news that he has Alzheimer’s disease, and he’s marking the twilight of his life with a surprisingly ambitious project. The country singer’s final, revealing album, ‘Ghost on the Canvas,’ is out on August 30. By Rene Alston and Dan Macmedan.

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Question by Avalon: Help on the Alzheimer’s Clock Drawing Test?
Below is the scoring criteria for the Clock Drawing Test. It’s all very straight forward except for “numbers being in the proper special order.” What does that mean? I’ve read the abstract and journal article “Only Time Will Tell.” The test obviously has great diagnostic capabilities. But my results searching for further explanation on this one phrase have been pretty limited.
Thanks.

1 point for the clock circle
1 point for all the numbers being in the correct order
1 point for the numbers being in the proper special order
1 point for the two hands of the clock
1 point for the correct time.

The No 1 answer:

Answer by FlgrlDoc
The clock should be sort of divided into eighths and the numbers need to fall in those divisions. Some people just use quadrants, but “technically” its eighths . For example, you can draw all the numbers, but do they take up half the clock, are they on top of each other? You lose a point for that, and more importantly, obviously shows clinically sig cognitive impairment.

Provide your own answer to this question below!

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