Parents Beware! Are You Setting Your Kids Up for Alzheimer’s?

AlzheimersNotes.com

With all the emphasis on sports in schools and summer youth programs, are parents setting their children up for Alzheimer’s? 

We read about sports stars, especially football players,  developing Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia as they grow older.  Apparently there is some consensus from researchers that blows to the head and concussions in this sport cause damage that may lead to memory loss conditins.

Ex-NFL players suffering from Alzheimer’s qualify for assistance 

The NFL, concussions and Alzheimer’s disease

Is this something for parents to consider when they encourage their youngsters to participate in these sports, especially when there is so much pressure for winning teams and recognition?

What are your thoughts?  If your youngsters play football, does this concern you?

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen