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

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

Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 52, Kate Clark became the first person with Alzheimer’s Disease to be on the board of Alzheimer’s New Zealand.

This month the Alzheimer Society of Canada is challenging people to commit themselves to making brain health a priority. They are running a nationwide awareness campaign called Heads Up for Healthier Brains.
Their aim is to make people more aware of the connection between healthy living and healthy brains.
Ways of making this commitment include…
- choosing activities that challenge your brain
- being socially active
- choosing a healthy lifestyle
- protecting your head from injury
The Alzheimer Society of Canada has launched BrainBooster, an online gym to help Canadians maintain their commitment to brain health. The gym offers challenging games and puzzles, brain boosting …read more

Interview with Lauren Kessler who wrote the book ‘Dancing with Rose: Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer’s’

Study: Arthritis Drug Shows Promise in Reversing Symptoms of Alzheimer’s – “A patient with Alzheimer’s disease had their condition improve hugely just minutes after receiving a special injection of a prescription drug approved to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions, according to a new study…” (more)
What to do with Mum? – “Broadcaster Tony Robinson reveals the guilt he felt when he put his mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, into a care home…” (more)
International Brain Aging Expert Challenges the Existence of Alzheimer’s as a ‘Disease’ – “Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine professor of neurology, Peter Whitehouse, M.D., …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.