Check out this list of 20 Super Brain Foods. It’s got all the important foods that will help feed the brain of not only someone with Alzheimer’s but also the ones who are looking after them.
1. Wholegrain Foods
2. Walnuts
3. Cashews
4. Almonds
5. Pecans
6. Blueberries
7. Strawberries
8. Blackberries
9. Sunflower Seeds
10. Pumpkin Seeds
11. Green Tea
12. Eggs
13. Avocados
14. Tomatoes
15. Brocolli
16. Red Cabbage
17. Eggplant
18. Spinach
19. Yoghurt
20. Chocolate
Want to know why and how these foods feed the brain. Then head over to Life of Zen read all about them.

AGIS and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) have teamed up to create a new Alzheimer’s and Dementia caregivers resource providing comprehensive online support for people caring for family and loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.
This new section includes research and medical information, current treatment options, warning signs and an Ask the Expert area that is maintained by a team of AFA licensed social workers. There is also a local search feature that will give caregivers access to specialized resources and facilities within their own community.

Get your free copy of Coach Broyle’s Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.

Written by the Athletic Director of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, this 92 page book offers his personal perspective (he cared for his late wife Barbara) on caregiving.

Here’s a great Christmas present for the caregiver in your family…

November is not only National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month but also National Family Caregiver’s Month. So in support of this, I’ve compiled a list of a few useful sites for those committed to the care of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease.
AlzOnline: Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Online – provides quality caregiver education, information, and support via audio/video classes and written articles as well as an online message board.
Family Caregiver Alliance – provides support, education, and information for caregivers. Has useful fact sheets (in Spanish and Chinese as well as English), telecaregiving workshops, and newsletters.
The Alzheimer’s Spouse – a place for spouses to discuss …read more

  Even though caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s can be be discouraging and tiring, there are rewards, I discovered.  Sometimes, when you’re in the midst of turmoil and miscommunication, that reward seeme non-existent.  However, as I look back at the years of caregiving, I find I gained from this experience and hope I brought more enjoyment into Mother’s and Auntie’s last years.
Others seem to feel this way, too, according to an article I read at PRWeb Newswire,  Caregivers Find Unexpected Emotional Rewards in Tending for Family Members .  This is based on a national survey undertaken by Caring Today.
Susan Strecker …read more

My guest post, 7 Tips for Care of Alzheimer’s Patients with Diabetes, appears on Diabetes Notes this week.  Here I discuss ways to care for your Alzheimer’s family members or patients who have diabetes as well as memory loss.
“It’s difficult enough when your family member has no health problems other than Alzheimer’s, but when there are other issues, their care becomes more complex for family caregivers and for staff at nursing homes,” I mention before giving you suggestions for caring for them and coping.
If you’ve encountered this situation in your caregiving, perhaps you can share some suggestions in the comments below.

In today’s world, lead in toys and other items has become a major concern.  Recalls have been issued on many products. 
So…consider whether any of the items you use for Alzheimer’s patients…clothing, toys, etc. have the possibility of containing lead and would be of danger to them.  (Often they put items in their mouths as children do.)
The “Apprentice” type contest at the b5 Business Channel (now in its second week) addresses the topic of possible lead in novelty buttons used on chef’s aprons and hats for children that our prototype business owner, Kay, sells.  
Checking out and following this contest will provide some …read more

“Exercise!” you exclaim.  “How do I find time for that.”
After reading Kendra’s post, The Winter Season Affects Blood Pressure, at A Hearty Life, you may want to take a look at your exercise routine (or lack of) and your diet during the colder months.  (Even if you’re in the southern hemisphere this time of year, you may want to consider what she has to say.)
She mentions that studies have found people often have higher blood pressure, as well as higher incidence of heart attacks and strokes, in winter when they may be exercising less and eating more. 
Also keep an eye on your …read more

      If you’d like to relax for a few moments and participate in a contest…or more, check out three at b5media’s Sports Cannel, in other words, Play and Win at the Sports Channel.      
Three of the blogs are participating, Rackets and Balls, Hockey Beat, and World Poker Tour.  Each has a different set of rules.  Prizes include teddy bears and other great stuff. 
Many of the b5media blogs offer contests throughout the month.  Some bloggers also provide opportunities for our readers to submit entries to their theme days.  If you’re a blogger involved in arts and crafts, you’re invited to participate in …read more