How can I take preventive measures against Alzheimer’s at a young age and prevent memory loss in general?

My Grandmother was a brilliant, strong woman and she is now suffering from Alzheimer’s. My mother, who is in her forties and has always been a bit forgetful, has recently been getting more forgetful. I, too, am forgetful. I leave my keys in my car, can’t remember where I put my purse, et……click here to continue reading

Any experience travelling by car with an Alzheimer’s patient?

My mother has Alzheimer’s and her memory is at the point where she doesn’t remember a 3-minute conversation, but her physical health is excellent. We’re in Texas and I’m considering driving to California with her so she can visit her only brother and a few others. What shou……click here to continue reading

Alzheimer’s and Love

Sylvia, a retired piano teacher, talks about unexpectedly falling in love at 70 and the slow realization that her new husband has Alzheimer’s disease. But even in the last stages of Alzheimer’s, there are still moments of warm connections for the couple. This is a brief glimpse into &#……click here to continue reading

Alzheimer’s Caregiving Strategies

  • Enhances the SAVVY Caregiver DVD series

Product DescriptionIn each of the 4 SAVVY Caregiver DVD sessions, the instructor asks you to complete a homework assignment on the Homework CD-ROM. This program runs on a PC or Mac computer, and is approximately 2 hours in length. It is not required that yo……click here to continue reading

Alzheimer’s Awareness 2 in 1 Ribbon Magnet


Product DescriptionModel: M-LR-ALZA; Alzheimer’s Awareness 2 in 1 Ribbon Magnet. High Quality UV protected printed vinyl ribbons backed with thick .30 mil magnetic material. Great fundraiser for awareness organizations, schools, churches, or your fundraiser group. Dimensions: 3 7/8″ x 8……click here to continue reading

St. Dymphna Healing Card and Medal for Alzheimers

  • For Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Full color card with prayer and story
  • Beautiful silver tone medallion on flip ring
  • Great Gift, special token of remembrance

Product DescriptionHoly Card: Full-Color Cardstock 2 12″ W x 4″ H (closed)
Saint Medal: Oxidized Silver 1″ H
Includes a full-……click here to continue reading

Newport News Alzheimer’s MemoryWalk 2009.wmv

Newport News, VA Alzheimer’s Memory Walk 2009

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Alzheimer Disease Symptoms, Alzheimer Disease Exercises


Alzheimer disease progresses in stages, gradually destroying memory, reason, judgment, language and eventually the ability to carry out even simple tasks. In the end stages of the disease, patients become completely disoriented and must rely on caregivers for even their most basic needs. Peopl……click here to continue reading

The Truth About Alzheimer’s Disease


The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. This degenerative brain disorder destroys a person’s ability to function. People with Alzheimer’s slowly lose their ability to reason, learn, communicate and function. Often there are changes such as anxiety, hallucinat……click here to continue reading

Aluminum and Alzheimer’s

Aluminum, a toxic metal, creates havoc in human nervous systems. It is often found in the brains of Alzheimer’s victims at levels 2-4 times greater than found in normal brains. Although scientists are uncertain about whether aluminum is a cause or a result of Alzheimer’s, they are quit……click here to continue reading