There is a natural compound that is cheap, common and could provide significant heath benefits for a number of diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and a number of other diseases of the brain. So what is this compound? Surprisingly it’s nicotine. Although Nicotine has suffered from an image problem due to its association with smoking, the [...]

Alzheimers is a progressive disease that can take up to a complete two decades to fully run its course. The disease moves forward at its own pace, leaving devastation in its path. With an estimated five million Americans diagnoses with this condition, there is little doubt the condition has impacted a tremendous number of people. [...]

My father, someone who has had Parkinson’s for about 15-years, has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He does not know yet. We want to hold off telling him until after Christmas, so that he will still enjoy the holiday. I feel that it’s necessary to tell him. How do I break the news to him? [...]

The Alzheimer’s Association has been formed with the intention to share, educate and strengthen the caregiver and family members of Alzheimer patients. On the part of the patient, the initial Alzheimer’s symptom that can be very frightening is the realization that something is happening to their memory. Although simple forgetfulness is not the only [...]

My mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s and is getting to the stage where she is forgetting the people/family members she does not see everyday. It will not be long before we have to place her in a home. How do I research nursing homes that would be the best fit for her? I really need some good [...]

Taking care of a person with Alzheimerâ??s is one of the most challenging jobs in the world. Care for a person suffering from Alzheimerâ??s disease involves taking care of all his physical and emotional needs. Educate yourself about all the aspects of Alzheimerâ??s. Knowing whatâ??s happening and why, can make it easier to [...]