Does your dog…
get ‘lost’ when wandering around the house and seem to get stuck in corners and behind furniture?
isn’t deaf but starts to ignore you when you call his/her name?
start having ‘accidents’ around the house even right after having been outside ?
he cocker spaniel who gets “stuck” in corners or behind furniture…
It could be that the dog is suffering from Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, an “…age related deterioration of cognitive abilities characterized by behavioral changes in dogs that cannot be wholly attributed to general medical conditions such as neoplasia (cancer), infection or organ failure. “ (ref)
It’s often referred to as …read more

My mother stuck her head into the basement office of the house I shared with my parents in St. Catharines, Ont. “Don’t tell your father,” she said timidly, “but I can’t remember how to use the washing machine.”
So begins an article that is featured in the February 2008 issue of Canadian Living. Written by Peter D. A. Warwick, it’s a very personal and moving story of dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease. You can read the full text at CanadianLiving.com

Hi everyone and welcome to this month’s ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival. We have some great posts for you to check out.

Doug Green over at My-Caboodle has written about Two Things I’m Learning about Alzheimer’s.

Chris Christensen from Inside Chris’s Head looks at why Education Does Not Prevent Alzheimer’s. In fact, Chris tells us that “Unlike previous studies a new study seems to indicate that education may just delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.”

Shaheen Lakhan from GNIF Brain Blogger gives us information on Games to Prevent Alzheimer’s as well as telling us how Silent Strokes Contribute to Rapid Alzheimer’s Progression.

Jenn from …read more

Prevention is always better than cure so have a read of this article 30 Ways To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease to get some great ways to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.
1. Take Fish Oil Supplements
2. Exercise Daily
3. Do Sudoku’s & Crossword Puzzles
4. Read Something Challenging Daily
5. Eat Healthy
6) Engage In A Debate
read the rest of the 30 ways here…

Can a wearable digital camera help jog the memory of those with memory problems.
It’s an idea that is gaining momentum. Sensecam, a camera produced by Microsoft, is currently being tested by a number of universities in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Sensacam fits in the palm of your hand and can store up to 30,000 images. It is designed to take photos every 30 seconds of daily events which can then be played back later at high speed to jog a person’s memory.
A 63 year old woman with memory loss (caused by a brain infection) has been …read more

Well, it’s almost time again for the monthly ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival.
Remember last months carnival.
Well, this second one looks to be bigger and better…
So what are you waiting for.
Come and join the fun.
Send in your submission now on the official submission form…

Documentary by NHK (Japanese Public Broadcasting) that looks at the use of art as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

Just after Christmas, the New York Times ran number of articles on Alzheimer’s Disease as part of their Six Killers series. The Six Killers series looks aat the leading causes of illness and death in the United States – heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Here’s the links to the Alzheimer’s Disease articles just in case you missed them.
Finding Alzheimer’s Before a Mind Fails
When Both Parents Suffer Dementia, Children Suspect It is Also in Their Future
Disease Brings Drastic Changes to Patients, and Stress to Family Members
In the Absence of a Gene That Says …read more

Discussion on warning signs that indicate that it’s time for someone with Alzheimer’s to stop driving and how to approach the subject.

A four part short film series created by Dr. Peter Whitehouse and Danny George, the authors of “The Myth of Alzheimer’s”.
Tackling the Myth of Alzheimer’s Disease

Myth 1: Alzheimer’s is a Singular Disease

Myth 2: People ‘Get’ Alzheimer’s in Old Age

Myth 3: We Can Cure Alzheimer’s Disease