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 recipes, and exercises. Canadians can access the gym by visiting the Alzheimer Society of Canada website.

Wonder if this idea will spread further than Canada ?

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Alzheimer Society of Canada’s campaign for Brain fitness.

Mild Exercise May Counter Dementia – “Moderate physical activity – even an unhurried 30-minute stroll a day – may diminish the risk for vascular dementia among the elderly, according to a new study published this week in the online journal Neurology…” (more)

‘Nanoyarn’ protein link to Alzheimer’s could be super-fibre – “The protein linked with Alzheimer’s Disease has inspired the design of ‘nanoyarns’ that could be put to a vast range of uses, from body armour to parachutes and super strong nets…” (more)

Sarasota’s Roskamp Institute reports promising Alzheimer’s results – “A promisting new drug being tested by the Roskamp Institute showed positive results in preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with memory problems in a small, independent Japanese clinical study…” (more)

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Alzheimer’s News From Around the World.

The first ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival is about to be launched on 19th December here at Alzheimer’s Notes.

You have until end of 17th December to send through your submissions.

You can join the carnival here.

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Last Call for ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival.

Interested High School students (juniors and seniors) have to write a 1,200 words essay about ‘the impact Alzheimer’s Disease has one their own lives and what they have learned about themselves, their families and/or their community in coping with the disease.’. The application deadline is February 15th and details can be found at the website.

The AFA Teens website is also a great place for teens to visit to learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease and to connect with other teens also dealing with Alzheimer’s in their family.

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Alzheimer’s Foundation Announces First College Scholarship.

*We’re excited about that topic

*We think it’s worth sharing with others

*We hope it will provide a ray of sunshine in an often hectic Alzheimer’s world. 

I’ve looked back over the Alzheimer’s Notes November posts and have found some you may have missed or would like to read again.

Groundbreaking Documentary on Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s From the Victim’s Voice

Tips for Handling Holiday Stress

Don’t Let Alzheimer’s Patients See the News on TV

“Romantic” Attachments Not Uncommon for Alzheimer’s Patients

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5 Favorite November Posts at Alzheimer’s Notes

Here’s a video that shows a memory book in action…

You can find more information on the Treasured Moments memory book here.

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Memory Books for Alzheimer’s Patients.

Want to know more…then check out this video that tells the story of The Alzheimer’s Store.

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The Alzheimer’s Store.

It’s called ‘Recommend-a-Doc’.

Check it out…

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Want to recommend an Alzheimer’s Doctor…

“WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Kit Bond today announced that the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2007 (S. 898) passed the full Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Bond co-sponsored the comprehensive legislation with Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) to increase federal resources to fight Alzheimer’s disease.”

Full text of the legislation can be here.

Further Reading:

Alzheimer’s Association statement on the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act

Mikulski Introduces Comprehensive Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Legislation

Senator Clinton Welcomes Key Senate Committee Approval of the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2007

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Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2007 passed.

It is also a great place to access information and find experts in the field that can answer your questions about Alzheimer’s disease.

Here’s a list of five internet sites where you can ‘ask an expert’ about whatever is concerning you. From medications to caregiving issues, these experts are available to help. Most of the sites also have archives of questions already asked and answered that you can wander through.

Alzheimer’s Research Forum

Alzheimer’s Association Ask an Expert

American Health Assistance Foundation

Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation

Unversity Alzheimer Center

Let us know how you get on…

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Have questions about Alzheimer’s Disease? Ask an expert…online.