Alzheimer's Blogging:
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Readers often ask, "What IS MCI, or Mild Cognitive Impairment?" It implies being mildly more "off" than regular aging would warrant. A diagnosis of MCI is important. It gives one a chance to take steps to slow down or even prevent the onset of a dementia such as Alzheimer's. Watch this video and learn more.
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/content/what-mci-mild-cognitive-impairment
I hope this video from Alzheimer's Weekly helps.
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/
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:
I love to read Alzheimer's Weekly on line magazine. I was reading an article today that really hit home. My father in law would walk down the hall way of the house holding on to the walls and praying. When I took him to the doctor I was told he was in a lot of pain. His hip was deformed and rubbing against each other and he needed a new hip. Due to his Alzheimer's he could not tell me about his discomfort.
Here is the article I read:
The elderly who suffer from dementia aren't able to say when something hurts or is sore. They may demonstrate their pain through behaviours like rocking or striking out, and we often dismiss these actions as symptoms of the dementia instead of pain, which is usually from a different problem. Arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, fractures, muscular contractures, bruises, abdominal pain and mouth ulcers are among the list of common ailments that go undetected. It is important for those who live or work with persons with dementia to know how to identify when an elderly person is experiencing pain - and receive treatment sooner rather than later.
The University of Alberta's Cary Brown, PhD, has a new tool to help. She has developed an online workshop and toolkit for caregivers, health-care providers, family members and friends of people with dementia.
The researcher from the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine created an evidence-based website with a narrated presentation on pain and dementia, a downloadable resource pack for family members, a downloadable pain log and a facilitator's toolkit with background material, a planning guide, promotional material and supplemental information for organizations who wish to put on a workshop.
The online workshop and toolkit are available at: http://www.painanddementia.ualberta.ca/
I hope this helps.
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/
I love to read Alzheimer's Weekly on line magazine. I was reading an article today that really hit home. My father in law would walk down the hall way of the house holding on to the walls and praying. When I took him to the doctor I was told he was in a lot of pain. His hip was deformed and rubbing against each other and he needed a new hip. Due to his Alzheimer's he could not tell me about his discomfort.
Here is the article I read:
The elderly who suffer from dementia aren't able to say when something hurts or is sore. They may demonstrate their pain through behaviours like rocking or striking out, and we often dismiss these actions as symptoms of the dementia instead of pain, which is usually from a different problem. Arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, fractures, muscular contractures, bruises, abdominal pain and mouth ulcers are among the list of common ailments that go undetected. It is important for those who live or work with persons with dementia to know how to identify when an elderly person is experiencing pain - and receive treatment sooner rather than later.
The University of Alberta's Cary Brown, PhD, has a new tool to help. She has developed an online workshop and toolkit for caregivers, health-care providers, family members and friends of people with dementia.
The researcher from the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine created an evidence-based website with a narrated presentation on pain and dementia, a downloadable resource pack for family members, a downloadable pain log and a facilitator's toolkit with background material, a planning guide, promotional material and supplemental information for organizations who wish to put on a workshop.
The online workshop and toolkit are available at: http://www.painanddementia.ualberta.ca/
I hope this helps.
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/
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Tips For Having ‘The Money Talk’ with Aging Parents
Today, women аrе nοt οnƖу establishing themselves аѕ thе CFO οf thеіr households, bυt thеу аrе аƖѕο instilling financial values іn successive generations іn order tο hеƖр prepare thеm tο ԁο thе same. According tο Women & Co. research, two-thirds οf women consider themselves CFO οf thеіr household, аnԁ 86% οf mothers ѕау thеу аrе passing along thеіr knowledge аnԁ teaching financial lessons tο thеіr children. Bυt іt’s nοt јυѕt thе next generation whο аrе benefiting frοm thіѕ wisdom, increasingly wе аrе seeing thе scope οf women’s financial influence broadening tο another іmрοrtаnt generation: thеіr parents.
Having a conversation аbουt finances wіth aging parents іѕ аn іmрοrtаnt conversation tο hаνе tο mаkе sure thеу аrе prepared, bυt іt isn’t always easy. Still, thе time tο hаνе thіѕ money talk іѕ whіƖе thеу аrе healthy – nοt аt times οf crisis. Bу beginning thе conversation wіth аn indirect аррrοасh, such аѕ talking аbουt уουr οwn situation, a mutual acquaintances situation, οr even a recent headline уου саn hеƖр set thе stage fοr a more comfortable аnԁ less-emotional conversation. President аnԁ CEO οf Women & Co., Linda Descano, CFA®, offers thе following tips οn facilitating thе conversation.
Check out this article: http://helloboomers.com/money-matters/tips-for-having-%e2%80%98the-money-talk%e2%80%99-with-aging-parents/
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/
Tips For Having ‘The Money Talk’ with Aging Parents
Today, women аrе nοt οnƖу establishing themselves аѕ thе CFO οf thеіr households, bυt thеу аrе аƖѕο instilling financial values іn successive generations іn order tο hеƖр prepare thеm tο ԁο thе same. According tο Women & Co. research, two-thirds οf women consider themselves CFO οf thеіr household, аnԁ 86% οf mothers ѕау thеу аrе passing along thеіr knowledge аnԁ teaching financial lessons tο thеіr children. Bυt іt’s nοt јυѕt thе next generation whο аrе benefiting frοm thіѕ wisdom, increasingly wе аrе seeing thе scope οf women’s financial influence broadening tο another іmрοrtаnt generation: thеіr parents.
Having a conversation аbουt finances wіth aging parents іѕ аn іmрοrtаnt conversation tο hаνе tο mаkе sure thеу аrе prepared, bυt іt isn’t always easy. Still, thе time tο hаνе thіѕ money talk іѕ whіƖе thеу аrе healthy – nοt аt times οf crisis. Bу beginning thе conversation wіth аn indirect аррrοасh, such аѕ talking аbουt уουr οwn situation, a mutual acquaintances situation, οr even a recent headline уου саn hеƖр set thе stage fοr a more comfortable аnԁ less-emotional conversation. President аnԁ CEO οf Women & Co., Linda Descano, CFA®, offers thе following tips οn facilitating thе conversation.
Check out this article: http://helloboomers.com/money-matters/tips-for-having-%e2%80%98the-money-talk%e2%80%99-with-aging-parents/
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/
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Aricept 23mg: Too Much of a Good Thing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A drug used to treat moderate or severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease should be removed from the market immediately because of its risk of serious adverse effects and its lack of effectiveness, Public Citizen and an eminent geriatrician from Johns Hopkins said in a petition filed today with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
http://www.citizen.org/petition-to-fda-to-ban-23-mg-dose-of-donepezil-aricept-2011
Donepezil, also known as Aricept, has been approved by the FDA in a dose of 5 to 10 milligrams (mg) for patients with mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease and in a dose of 10 or 23 mg for patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. Public Citizen is calling for the 23-mg dose to be immediately pulled from the market.
“Data show that the 23-mg dose of donepezil is significantly more toxic than the 10-mg dose,” said Dr. Sidney Wolfe, director of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group. “Combined with its lack of improved clinical benefits, this leads to only one conclusion: that the 23-mg dose should be immediately withdrawn from the market.”
Check out this article and video: http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/aricept-23mg-too-much-good-thing
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/
Aricept 23mg: Too Much of a Good Thing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A drug used to treat moderate or severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease should be removed from the market immediately because of its risk of serious adverse effects and its lack of effectiveness, Public Citizen and an eminent geriatrician from Johns Hopkins said in a petition filed today with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
http://www.citizen.org/petition-to-fda-to-ban-23-mg-dose-of-donepezil-aricept-2011
Donepezil, also known as Aricept, has been approved by the FDA in a dose of 5 to 10 milligrams (mg) for patients with mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease and in a dose of 10 or 23 mg for patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. Public Citizen is calling for the 23-mg dose to be immediately pulled from the market.
“Data show that the 23-mg dose of donepezil is significantly more toxic than the 10-mg dose,” said Dr. Sidney Wolfe, director of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group. “Combined with its lack of improved clinical benefits, this leads to only one conclusion: that the 23-mg dose should be immediately withdrawn from the market.”
Check out this article and video: http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/aricept-23mg-too-much-good-thing
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/
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Alzheimer's Blogging:
It is wonderful how so many groups are trying to find a cure for Alzheimer's. Check these sites out.
A new approach to fighting Alzheimer's at University College London focuses on the human eye's retina. Fascinating images and videos.http://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JXAC4i0DDc&feature=player_embedded
Three groups of researchers are reporting progress on the early detection of Alzheimer's disease -- advances that, if validated, could aid patients and drug developers alike, experts said. 3 New Techniques Spot Alzheimer's Early & Accurately. http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/3-new-techniques-spot-alzheimers-early-accurately
"The blood has thousands of proteins, and they started with 120 proteins that they could measure," he said. "I don't think if one were to try to make a biomarker for Alzheimer's that you would necessarily choose these 120 proteins." New Blood Test Spots Alzheimer's 30 Months Earlier.
http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/new-blood-test-spots-alzheimers-30-months-earlier
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/
It is wonderful how so many groups are trying to find a cure for Alzheimer's. Check these sites out.
A new approach to fighting Alzheimer's at University College London focuses on the human eye's retina. Fascinating images and videos.http://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JXAC4i0DDc&feature=player_embedded
Three groups of researchers are reporting progress on the early detection of Alzheimer's disease -- advances that, if validated, could aid patients and drug developers alike, experts said. 3 New Techniques Spot Alzheimer's Early & Accurately. http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/3-new-techniques-spot-alzheimers-early-accurately
"The blood has thousands of proteins, and they started with 120 proteins that they could measure," he said. "I don't think if one were to try to make a biomarker for Alzheimer's that you would necessarily choose these 120 proteins." New Blood Test Spots Alzheimer's 30 Months Earlier.
http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/new-blood-test-spots-alzheimers-30-months-earlier
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/
Monday, May 23, 2011
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Six Lifestyle Changes That Work!
Statin drugs, diabetic medications and other pharmaceuticals...
The drugs we take are getting more advanced and more popular .. and yet we’re getting sicker. What’s the answer?
Read this from Dr. Loretta Friedman - http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/6-lifestyle-changes-work
Her six step Therapeutic Life Style Program consists of
Knowledge - Balanced eating - Regular activity or exercise - Nutritional Supplements - Stress Management - Sleep
If you are reaching for that medication to solve your woes, here is her advice:
•Think past the pill.
•Try eating a nutritious diet.
•Get a solid night's sleep.
•Get a little regular exercise.
•Take the right nutritional supplements.
You may be AMAZED at what this does to even the most serious maladies you are suffering from.
Hope you enjoy this article and video. http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/6-lifestyle-changes-work
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/
Six Lifestyle Changes That Work!
Statin drugs, diabetic medications and other pharmaceuticals...
The drugs we take are getting more advanced and more popular .. and yet we’re getting sicker. What’s the answer?
Read this from Dr. Loretta Friedman - http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/6-lifestyle-changes-work
Her six step Therapeutic Life Style Program consists of
Knowledge - Balanced eating - Regular activity or exercise - Nutritional Supplements - Stress Management - Sleep
If you are reaching for that medication to solve your woes, here is her advice:
•Think past the pill.
•Try eating a nutritious diet.
•Get a solid night's sleep.
•Get a little regular exercise.
•Take the right nutritional supplements.
You may be AMAZED at what this does to even the most serious maladies you are suffering from.
Hope you enjoy this article and video. http://alzheimersweekly.com/content/6-lifestyle-changes-work
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/
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:
Please read below the letter that was sent to me:
The 2011 Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum proved to be the largest in the event's 23-year history. More than 600 advocates from across the country gathered to learn, engage and inspire others in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. In addition, during the course of the Forum, the Alzheimer's Association announced a new strategic partnership with the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM).
We encourage you to visit AIM's website http://www.alzimpact.org/?tr=y&auid=8362942 to learn more about this exciting organization that endorses and supports the federal priorities of the Alzheimer's Association. We expect this partnership to further accelerate our efforts to make Alzheimer's a national priority.
For those of you that couldn't join us at the Forum, visit alz.org http://alz.org/index.asp to learn the highlights:
•At 2011 Candlelight Tribute Rally, advocates remind nation that fight against Alzheimer's disease demands action. Read more http://www.alz.org/forum/news_rally.asp?tr=y&auid=8362943#story
•Gingrich to Advocacy Forum attendees: "We should be able to come together to address Alzheimer's". Read more http://www.alz.org/forum/news_newt.asp?tr=y&auid=8362944#story
•Melody Barnes reaffirms administration commitment to fighting Alzheimer's. Read More http://www.alz.org/forum/news_barnes.asp?tr=y&auid=8362945#story
•First NAPA input session at Advocacy Forum. Read More http://www.alz.org/forum/news_napa.asp?tr=y&auid=8362946#story
•Alzheimer's Association honors Senators Bayh and Collins with Humanitarian Award. Read More http://www.alz.org/forum/news_awards.asp?tr=y&auid=8362947#story
•Advocates storm Capitol Hill to fight Alzheimer's. Read More http://www.alz.org/forum/news_hill.asp#story
This isn't the end of the road for these advocates; it's the start of a journey. We hope you'll continue to support our advocacy program throughout the year as we strive to make Alzheimer's a national priority.
Thank you for all you do.
Robert Egge
Vice President of Public Policy
Alzheimer's Associaiton
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/
Please read below the letter that was sent to me:
The 2011 Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum proved to be the largest in the event's 23-year history. More than 600 advocates from across the country gathered to learn, engage and inspire others in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. In addition, during the course of the Forum, the Alzheimer's Association announced a new strategic partnership with the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM).
We encourage you to visit AIM's website http://www.alzimpact.org/?tr=y&auid=8362942 to learn more about this exciting organization that endorses and supports the federal priorities of the Alzheimer's Association. We expect this partnership to further accelerate our efforts to make Alzheimer's a national priority.
For those of you that couldn't join us at the Forum, visit alz.org http://alz.org/index.asp to learn the highlights:
•At 2011 Candlelight Tribute Rally, advocates remind nation that fight against Alzheimer's disease demands action. Read more http://www.alz.org/forum/news_rally.asp?tr=y&auid=8362943#story
•Gingrich to Advocacy Forum attendees: "We should be able to come together to address Alzheimer's". Read more http://www.alz.org/forum/news_newt.asp?tr=y&auid=8362944#story
•Melody Barnes reaffirms administration commitment to fighting Alzheimer's. Read More http://www.alz.org/forum/news_barnes.asp?tr=y&auid=8362945#story
•First NAPA input session at Advocacy Forum. Read More http://www.alz.org/forum/news_napa.asp?tr=y&auid=8362946#story
•Alzheimer's Association honors Senators Bayh and Collins with Humanitarian Award. Read More http://www.alz.org/forum/news_awards.asp?tr=y&auid=8362947#story
•Advocates storm Capitol Hill to fight Alzheimer's. Read More http://www.alz.org/forum/news_hill.asp#story
This isn't the end of the road for these advocates; it's the start of a journey. We hope you'll continue to support our advocacy program throughout the year as we strive to make Alzheimer's a national priority.
Thank you for all you do.
Robert Egge
Vice President of Public Policy
Alzheimer's Associaiton
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/
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