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.

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Brain Food for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers.

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.

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New Online Resource from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and AGIS.

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.

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Coach Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.

OpenSeas Travel offer Caregiver Stress Management Cruises. In 2008, there are two cruises available. Designed to provide rest and respite for caregviers, they offe not only relaxation but also education. Throughout the cruise there are plenty of one-hour presentations on Caregiver Stress Management Techniques.

T. Patrick Toal, MSW, contributor to the book, “You Are One of Us” by author Lisa Gwyther and co-author of “Pressure Points: Alzheimers and Anger” with Lisa Gwyther, Edna Ballard and Partick Toal, will be the onboard presenter.

Caregiver Stress Management Cruise #1

January 3, 2008
4 nights – Western Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Enchantment of the Seas

Caregiver Stress Management Cruise #2

April 27, 2008
7 Nights – Mexican Riviera
Princess Cruise Line’s Dawn Princess

(photo by mre770)

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Cruises for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.

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 the realities of dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Well Spouse Association – a national organization, complete with nation wide support groups, who provide support to spouses and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Resources: Caring for the Caregivers.

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 Richard, Editor-in-Chief of Caring Today, comments: Many people facing the issue of caring for an aging parent or a physically-challenged relative wonder how they can manage it, along with all they do in other busy aspects of their lives.  However, for the majority of caregivers, the experience turns out to be emotionally rewarding beyond their highest expectations, reaffirming the significance of caregiving.

Yes, some of the memories you may want to forget,   I find those gradually fade into the background with the good times, the humorous times, the memorable times staying with you.  Also, from this experience, you can help others through caregiving tasks and hopefully discover the rewards.

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Discover Rewards

“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.

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Mary Emma Writes Guest Post at Diabetes Notes about Alzheimer’s

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 diversion from your caretaking duties.  This week’s challenge may give you an idea of what business owners now are facing when some of their products may come from a country that has had a problem with lead.

Home Biz Notes, where I’m a co-blogger, is the host this week for one of the teams.  Here you’ll find a post addressing the issue, If You Handle “Made in China” Items in Your Home Business. 

You may want to add your comments regarding how you’d handle the situation.  This is something where readers can give their views in the comments.

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Is Lead a Danger to Alzheimer’s Patients?

“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 Alzheimer’s family member and see if winter is affecting their blood pressure.  When Mother resided in the nursing home, she participated in routine exercise sessions.  Even when she was in the wheel chair, she could do simple group exercises.

Exercise also helps relieve stress, so caregivers may want to see about squeezing in a walk if it isn’t too cold.  Get an exercise video…and use it.  Some of those exercises may be possible for the patient, too.  (If nothing else, they may get the patient laughing as he/she watches you exercise!)

          The “oldies” are songs many Alzheimer’s patients recognize.  If they can’t exercise, they may enjoy listening to the music or humming along with it.

Does anyone know if there are exervise videos you can use with your Alzheimer’s patient?

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers – Are You Getting Enough Exercise?

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 the Arts and Design November Showcase. 

Check out the rules at Tangled Thread’s Call for Entry – November’s Blog Carnival.

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers – Relax with a b5 Contest or Carnival!