ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:

heart aching
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8TVfotE0ic&NR=1

Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.marefostino.blogspot.com/

ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:

BUT WHAT CAN I DO TO END ALZHEIMER'S??

This week, in magazines and on TV, experience the launch of the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” commercial. Missed it? Check out this empowering video. Join the Walk!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nea4Ts0gr3g&feature=player_embedded#at=32

Join the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's!!!!

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.mariefostino.blogspot.com/  

ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:

Young America on the road to dementia!!!

Nine out of 10 Americans between ages 18-24 believe they’re living healthy lifestyles — yet most eat too much fast food, drink too many alcoholic and sugar-sweetened beverages and engage in other behaviors that could put them at risk of stroke, according to an American Stroke Association survey released today.

The results are part of a survey of 1,248 Americans ages 18-44 on their attitudes about health, including influences of and beliefs about health behaviors and their risks for stroke.

Check out this article:   http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/content/young-america-road-dementia 

How many of our young people between the ages of 18 - 44 engage in physical activity - maintaining a healthy weight - eat fast foods regularly - eat the recommended servings of fruits & vegetables - consume alcohol regularly.

My grandmother just turned 100 yrs old last month. She lived on a milk farm, grew her vegetables, made their ice cream, never heard of fast food restaurants, but she baked home made bread and home made jams and jellies.  Her mind is sharp, she still rides a three wheel bike, and she can still bake cookies. Yet my grandpa who also lived on the milk farm in his 80's got dementia / Alzheimer's. He left the house one day and took a walk and a few hours later my grandma got the call that grandpa was dead lying in the pastures. My grandma told me his dementia was bad, yet she didn't have the heart to tell him he can't take a stroll like he always did. He went down to a neighbors house and sat down watching the cows before he passed away.

Yes it is in the genes, yet what about the people who don't have this in there genes and still have dementia because of the way they live.

I hope this article helps you.  Let's take care of our young and try to stop this disease.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.mariefostino.blogspot.com/

ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:

The end of Alzheimer's disease starts here in Phoenix, Az.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ is here and launching nationwide! Thanks to dedicated walkers like you, we are able to continue building on the success of the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® using our new name: Walk to End Alzheimer’s. With your help, we know this inspiring call to action will continue to grow our cause.
Walk will be everywhere this spring! We are excited to share that we are launching a nationwide advertising campaign, including promotions on television, radio and in print publications.
Beginning this Monday, May 16 our new ad will air on all three major network morning shows: NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “Good Morning America” and CBS’s “The Early Show.” In the following weeks, the commercial will continue airing on both network and cable television — so keep your eye out and don’t change that channel!
You won’t have to go further than your local newsstand or grocery store to see Walk in the pages of your favorite magazine. A Walk ad will run in a variety of leading publications, spanning from Time to People to Vanity Fair.
And for the first time, Walk will be on the radio nationwide. Tom Joyner, host of radio’s “The Tom Joyner Show” will air 30-second commercials in addition to a weekly Walk segment promoting the event to his listeners.
Turn on, tune in and sign up for our Phoenix Walk, which will take place on November 5, 2011, as we get ready for our best season yet in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

Anyone can sign up for the Alzheimer's walk in any state. But I happen to live here in Phoenix so I am promoting Phoenix.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.mariefostin.blogspot.com/

Alzheimer's Blogging:

May I share with you a new letter I received from Alzheimer's Association:

Dear Marie,

Four days from now, advocates from across the country will descend on Washington, D.C. for the 2011 Alzheimer's Association 2011 Advocacy Forum. They come with a single purpose: to tell Congress to make Alzheimer's disease a national priority. On Sunday night, they'll gather in the shadow of the Capitol to show their support of the fight against Alzheimer's at the Candlelight Tribute Rally.

Help to amplify their voice by participating in the rally from home. Light a candle at the Alzheimer's Association Virtual Candlelight Rally to tell your story and take action against this devastating disease that affects millions of Americans. When you light a candle, you can post a message to honor or remember an individual and help spread awareness about Alzheimer's disease.

Our advocates will gather to let our nation know that time is of the essence; that we cannot wait; that we must do all we can right now to change the course of Alzheimer's. And you can join them by being a virtual participant in the rally.

We'll be in touch after the Forum with additional updates, information and ways you can take action in the fight against Alzheimer's.

Sincerely,

Robert Egge
Vice President
Public Policy Division

You can share your story and be a virtual participant in this rally.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock  Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.mariefostino.blogspot.com/

ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:

Have you read alzheimersweekly magazine  yet today?

Giving up the car keys doesn't have to be so hard is the name of  the article:
One of the big issues families have to deal with involving loved ones with Alzheimer's Disease or other types of dementia is when and how to take away the car keys because driving has become too dangerous.
http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/giving-car-keys-does-not-so-hard   Check out this article and the short video on this subject.

I remember when my sister in law told us that she had got a call from the police department. It seems that Grandpa Joe took the car out for a spin and hit a car while driving. Instead of pulling over he continued to drive and hit another car. This was the situation that made my sister in law take the keys away from her father.  After we moved into Grandpa Joe's house he would ask us for the keys but of course we didn't give them to him. We also found that if we forgot to lock the car doors of the cars in the driveway he would get into the drivers seat and try to figure out  how to get them started. I don't remember articles about taking car keys away so this article thrills my heart. Of course it isn't that we want to be mean and not let them drive anymore but we are talking about their safety.

I hope this helps you out. Remember you are an angel taking care of your loved one with Alzheimer's. God Bless You.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.mariefostino.blogspot.com/

Alzheimer's Blogging:

Is It “Normal” That People Who Are Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Dementia Become Depressed?
If we attempt to explain depression meaningfully, then it makes sense that people diagnosed with Alzheimer's Dementia (AD) become depressed. This implies that everyone develops clinical depression upon being diagnosed with AD, which is not supported by the data. Furthermore, since most people with AD do not have insight into their impairment, it is predicted that patients with better insight are more likely to be depressed; this is not supported by the available data.2 Suicidal ideation and suicide are rare in AD, and are no more common than in the general population,3 which does not support the view that it is “normal” to become depressed after a diagnosis of AD. This is further borne out in studies of individuals who are told of a terminal diagnosis such as cancer or AIDS.

Check out this article on Alzheimer's Weekly Magazine:  http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/depression-normal-part-dementia 

I do remember when taking care of my father in law there were times he was with it and angry when he couldn't do something he always did. Once when I was driving us home from lunch with his sister in laws. We passed a semi truck and his eyes got big as he watched the truck. Next he took his fist and hit the dash board of my car. It startled me and I jumped. Than in a sad tone he said, "I miss driving a semi."  I watched him slouch down in the front seat with such a sad look on his face. But it wasn't much longer that he forgot what he said and didn't know where we are or what we did.

I hate this disease and my prayer is to find a cure from this terrible disease.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.mariefostino.blogspot.com/