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Dementia is a slow and upcoming epidemic that can be a pandemic in the long run. And the truth is, there is no cure and none coming soon. Whether a person has Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, they all come across similar problems mostly. So, why not prepare yourselves with the evidence-based information available up till now. This is a simple, easy-to-listen-to, indispensable guide written by an occupational therapist.

It’s morning at Meadow Brook Nursing Home. During the last 10 months, this has been my mother’s abode. Most days, I feel it is mine, too. Life, as I have known it, is a blur. Alzheimer’s has taken mother from herself, her family, and her friends. It has demanded a grit and grace in our everyday lives beyond human comprehension. I know that I must tell her story - which ultimately is my story, too - with hope that it may bring a degree of peace to the hearts of those who have walked, or will walk, the same road.

While the nightmare of Alzheimer’s is progressing at an alarming rate, society will never solve it if it continues on the same path. Dr. Zielonka’s simple seven-step solution to prevent the nightmare of Alzheimer’s is the logical, science-based solution to end the nightmare. Discover the real causes of Alzheimer's, learn about true brain detoxification, autophagy, type 3 diabetes, cellular health, and so much more.

Playing with Memory: Lighting Up Dementia Care with Music, Nature and a Very Special Poodle reveals the "Playful Protocol" developed by Linda Zimmer, former puppeteer for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to help her mother and other residents of a nursing home live playfully in the moment.

Help Is Here: When a Resident Has Dementia is for staff members in senior residences who are caring for residents with dementia. This book is full of examples of situations that happen at senior residences and how to effectively handle those situations.

Haben Sie heute schon Zähne geputzt? Falls nicht, sollten Sie dies dringend nachholen, denn Forscher haben herausgefunden, dass das für die aggressive Form der Parodontitis verantwortliche Bakterium auch an der Entstehung der Alzheimerdemenz beteiligt ist. Im Spektrum Kompakt-Hörbuch erfahren Sie auch welchen Einfluss der aufrechte Gang auf unser Gehirn hat, welche Alzheimer- und Demenz-Therapien es gibt, warum Frauen ein höheres Demenzrisiko als Männer haben und wie ein würdevoller Umgang mit Menschen aussehen kann, die an einer krankhaften Form des Vergessens leiden.

Begriffe wie Demenz und Alzheimer sind in unserer heutigen Gesellschaft nicht mehr wegzudenken. Immer wieder lesen, hören oder sehen wir Artikel und Beiträge darüber. Laut Wissenschaftlern könnte das an der steigenden Lebenserwartung der Menschen liegen. Warum könnte? Weil es bis heute zwar viele wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse gibt, aber vollkommen erforscht ist die Krankheit bislang nicht. Ich möchte mit diesem Buch Betroffenen, Angehörigen sowie allen Interessierten einen kleinen Einblick in die Welt der Demenz, speziell der Demenzform Alzheimer, geben.

Alle 100 Sekunden erkrankt in Deutschland ein Mensch an Demenz. Gegenwärtig leben rund 1,7 Millionen Menschen mit der Alzheimer-Krankheit, der häufigsten Form von Demenz. Wenn Sie selbst oder einer ihrer nahen Angehörigen zu den Patienten gehören, wissen Sie: Mit der Krankheit gibt es gute und schlechte Tage und die Angehörigen sind mindestens genauso betroffen, wie die Erkrankten. Sicherlich sind Sie im Laufe der Zeit auch schon mit Ärzten und Experten in Berührung gekommen, die Ihnen versichern, dass die Krankheit unaufhörlich voranschreitet.

Am 4. Juni 2019 fährt der ehemalige ÖFB-Fußballnationaltrainer Didi Constantini auf der Brenner-Autobahn entgegen der Fahrtrichtung und verursacht einen Geisterfahrerunfall. Dieser offenbart ein "Demenz-Drama", in dessen Zentrum mit Didi Constantini ein ehemals gefeierter Star und Liebling der Sportwelt steht - und mit ihm seine Familie. Ein knappes Jahr später fasst sich Tochter Johanna ein Herz und beginnt die Geschichte dieser Demenz niederzuschreiben.

There currently is no cure for Alzheimer's disease - though it can be treated. For the last 15 years, John Zeisel, PhD, has spearheaded a movement to treat Alzheimer's non-pharmacologically by focusing on the mind's strengths. I'm Still Here is a guidebook to Dr. Zeisel's treatment ideas, showing the possibility and benefits of connecting with an Alzheimer's patient through their abilities that don't diminish with time, such as understanding music, art, facial expressions, and touch.

Exciting new discoveries in the treatment and prevention of memory loss. A world-renowned neurologist presents the first groundbreaking memory-loss protection plan.

In many respects, Alzheimer’s is a brain form of diabetes. Even in the earliest stages of the disease, the brain’s ability to metabolize sugar is reduced. Normally, insulin plays a big role in helping the brain take up sugar from the blood. But, in Alzheimer’s, insulin is not very effective in the brain. Consequently, the brain cells practically starve to death.

Alzheimer's diseases and Lewy body dementia affect millions of individuals and families. Learn how the modern diet, high in animal protein and refined sugar, is a major contributor to these debilitating disorders. Also learn how a whole food, plant-based diet can aid in their prevention and recovery.

This book will help people caring for those going through the difficult dementia journey find a way, through the tumultuous waves, to remain awake and open to the blessing of a journey that opens the heart, nurtures compassion, and ultimately enables each of us to be better human beings. It is also for those brave individuals living with memory loss illnesses, so that they be supported and allowed to live their experience fully in their own unique way, to express themselves, to love and be loved, and to be sheltered from harm.

You are not alone! Over 15.7 million people today are caring for a loved one with dementia. As caregivers, it’s easy for us to feel isolated. If you’re weary of the heartache and losses you both suffer, of the restless nights and chaotic days, then you know that our frustrations, helplessness, and fear can drive us to our knees. Dementia is cruel. But the caregiving journey that we are on also offers unexpected, uplifting gifts: profound personal insight; explosive spiritual growth; and discovery of our deepest self....

NLP training, narcolepsy, acupuncture, and Alzheimer's. These four words represent two diseases and two cures. For most people, they have a either a non-existent, limited, or warped understanding of these terms. This audiobook aims to change that. The information in this audiobook is valuable, possibly vital for some. So, start learning now how to improve your health and help those people in your life that are suffering from Alzheimer’s and narcolepsy.

This audiobook covers several topics including neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), narcolepsy, acupuncture, and Alzheimer's disease. This includes information on signs, symptoms, treatment options, and practical advice. By the time you finish listening to the book, you'll gain sufficient knowledge on all these topics.

For the first time, journalist and historian David Talbot turns inward in this intimate journey through the life-changing year following his stroke, a year that turned his life upside down, and ultimately, saved him. In his signature voice and with powerful storytelling, Talbot examines the physical, emotional, and psychological impact his stroke has had on his identity. Along the way Talbot offers listeners insider stories on the wild early days of internet journalism, insights into the new tech culture, the down and dirty of Hollywood, and much more.

Individuals with dementia demonstrate presence every day, and they ask us to enter their world; they ask us to connect with them. Through my personal journey, I have learned that true connection is about giving our complete attention to the person sitting next to us. It's about being present - with our spouse or partner, children, friends, coworkers, and even our pets. It takes commitment and it is hard work, but ultimately it provides life's greatest reward: a sense of love and belonging.

This groundbreaking anthology presents 40 narratives, both nonfiction and fiction, that together capture the impact and complexity of Alzheimer’s and other dementias on patients, as well as their caregivers and family. Deeply personal, recounting the wrenching course of a disease that kills a loved one twice - first they forget who they are, and then the body succumbs - these stories also show how witnessing the disease and caring for someone with it can be powerfully transformative, calling forth amazing strength and grace.