#alzheimers dimentia

[tatersgonnatate]

I will never forget the last Thanksgiving I had with my grandmother before I remember her memory really fully going her losing her life. We were very literally in the middle of a conversation and she stopped abruptly, looked at me and said, "... I'm so sorry. I know that I know you, and I know that I love you, but I can't remember who you are."

Even when people have Alzheimer’s or dementia they don’t ever lose their humanity. My grandma had really bad Alzheimer’s in the end and even though she didn’t know any of her family anymore she was so kind and gentle with my baby nephew. It means something, I think, that caring for others is so ingrained in our psyche that not even disease could make us lose that

[yetanotherchip]

One of the final remaining memories of a dementia patient is the California Girls, they're unforgettable

[aernthearo]

William Utermohlen

He was an artist diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1995. After his diagnosis, he started to draw self-portraits that show the progression of Alzheimer's and the effect it has on a person.

----------------------------Blue Skies, 1995-----------------------------

William made this painting after his diagnosis. I interpret this painting as him feeling helpless, not being able to hold on to his memories.

Here's an article if you want to learn more

[tony-andonuts]

Just got a text about my next union meeting, and who wouldve thought, its on a 90 degree day

[discoverybody]

What are the Foods to Combat Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Neurodegenerative illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's afflict millions of individuals globally. More focus is being placed on the role that nutrition plays in supporting cognitive function and brain health. It has been discovered that a few foods contain neuroprotective qualities that can delay cognitive deterioration and possibly reduce the chance of developing these illnesses.

A common sign of dementia and Alzheimer's disease is cognitive impairment, which is a decline in cognitive function. Memory loss, confusion, language difficulty, and behavioral or emotional swings are some of the symptoms. Cognitive testing, brain imaging, and the search for particular proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease are all part of the diagnosis process.

Although there isn't a cure for dementia or Alzheimer's, food can help manage symptoms and slow the progression of the illness. It has been demonstrated that a number of nutrients can enhance cognitive performance, including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B6, B12, and folate, as well as antioxidants found in berries, green tea, and turmeric.

However, some foods ought to be avoided because they may negatively affect brain function. These consist of sweets, red meat, processed foods, and saturated fats. It is advised to stay hydrated and eat foods high in healthy fats, such as avocados and olive oil.

Many people are aware of the health advantages of the Mediterranean diet, which include a decreased risk of heart disease and stroke. Additionally, it has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's. It has also been demonstrated that both the DASH diet and the MIND diet, which incorporates components of the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the Mediterranean diet, enhance brain function.

In conclusion, maintaining memory, cognition, and general brain function can be facilitated by consuming a diet high in nutrients. People can avert cognitive decline and enhance long-term brain health by making informed decisions based on their knowledge of the connection between diet and brain function.

[trashyswitch]

Late Night Thoughts

I can make Sheldon Cooper lose his mind in 10 words or less; It is scientifically impossible to kill every germ.

And now for a mind-numbing, deep thought that I'm struggling to wrap my head around. TW: Talks of dimentia/Alzheimers, talks of a loss of memory and loss of ones self.

A person's life is made up of memories, right? And it's through those memories that a person grows psychologically, mentally, and emotionally. We talk about our regrets because they stick with us as painful memories. Usually, we'd rather avoid such memories because they are uncomfortable to replay in our minds. And yet, we feel a small sense of pride for learning from those regrets...because our thoughts on the memory changed, we had grown further as a person. Without that specific experience, we would not have emotionally and psychologically matured. With this in mind...A reminder that a person with dementia/alzheimers is slowly losing their memories. They're losing the one thing in their life that formed them as an individual human. That is likely why a dementia patient's personality changes so drastically. For example: My grandma has the early signs of dementia. Back in her late 20's to early 50's, she had been a perfectionate, stubborn woman. But seeing how her actions affected the others around her, she spent the next few decades actively trying to improve herself to be more loving, generous, caring and supportive. But because of the dementia, her younger personality is slowly leaving her mind and coming out in her words and actions. She is losing those memories...and she is losing those years of practice she remembered developing in order to improve herself. Without those memories of practicing, she forgets those coping mechanisms and returns to the person she originally was. This also may explain why moderately progressed dimentia patients regress to a younger version of themself...Because those memories they formed later on in life, are nearly non-existant by that point. All they really remember was their younger years. And depending on the day and their mind's progression, their body may regress to their older adult self, their younger adult self, and eventually their childhood. It's an absolutely terrifying disease that is incredibly hard to treat...cause once those memories are gone, there is no getting them back. Sorry if I terrified you, or made you sad while reading this...It's just thoughts I had going through my head at 3:27am.

[rasplace]

ET’s thought we didn’t know .. that those cnts and those prks would just go around on other realms driving people is we and making suffer .. Dimentia, alzheimers, perosis, urinal tract infection, broken bones, bipolar, desperation anxiety etc. that was their hobbies in life and their joy.

Ra

[facts4u2know]

Rates of Dimentia are Dropping!

3/17/24

The March 2024 issue of the AARP Bulletin includes a very informative and important Special Report on The Future of Alzheimer’s.

From the widespread discussion of Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia in general, in the media, I believed they were an increasing threat to us Seniors. I was astonished to learn from the AARP Special Report that the rates of Alzheimer’s in the US have been steadily dropping over the past several decades! A 2022 Rand study found that the percent of Americans age 65-plus with dementia, including Alzheimer’s, fell 30% from 2000 to 2016. Another 2019 study found rates of dementia had fallen 13% per decade over the previous 25 years in North America and Europe.

One authority points out that since about 75% of Alzheimer’s also have damage to the blood vessels in their brains perhaps all we have done in the last 50 years to prevent heart disease and stroke, – such as ceasing smoking, controlling blood pressure and diabetes, getting regular exercise, eating more fruits and vegetables, etc. – has been protective against dementia. If this is so, Public Health officials need to change their message.

Instead of letting us believe there is nothing anyone of us can really do to reduce our risk of dementia, give us hope by informing everyone that their lifestyle choices do matter.

[beowulf22121]

My father has just reached the point where he realizes how much a sick elderly person can lose to their care, and how little of what he has could potentially be passed down to his kids if he needs long term care.

He says he thinks he's got a good solid decade of health left before he starts to go, but also talks about keeping his guns so he can go out on his terms, or if need be, just let himself fall into the pond and not get put.

Due to generational gaps, it's different words. But it's the same mentality I'm seeing in a lot of teens. "If i get dimentia or alzheimers, just let me end it my way" is something I'm hearing from elders and youngins.

Growing up without the internet means most information came from adults who filtered it for you. This can lead to conflict later on, if for example your parents tell you that you've got ADHD, and then never do anything else with that information and you start looking into it when you get access to a world spanning information network years later.

Growing up with access to the internet? This leads to kids growing up entirely differently when wars, diseases, and corruption are all right there in plain text to be understood by anyone with access to it. And guess what! They understand it just fine.

"terminally ill people should be allowed to choose to die if they feel it is the best decision for them" and "euthanasia can easily become eugenics" and "we should provide support for depressed and suicidal people" are statements that can come into conflict but should all be respected

[mspi]

Here's the creeps of living in an apartment building. Having been in one for years now, I believe I have it down now. Ohh especially if they can't raise your rent by much in the middle of the city. And you've had generations of family who've lived in it.

We're not cray it's only that we know we're from here and can deal with management. Then if not, we have work arounds.

Bummers:

#1 there will be kleptos around

#2 some might have the ickiest of sanitation habits

#3 once in a while you'll run into someone with dimentia or Alzheimer's

Ups:

#1 being nice to neighbors can pay off with homemade eats

#2 when the grandparents find out its your birthday, you receive lots of Chinese New Year envelope stuffed with 💸

#3 you have ppl to discuss what managements been doing or not doing for the building (Pest control & security - nevermind, we found kickbutt Combat & have a Rottweiler)

We can go on with the Girl Scouts but I'll let them do what they do because neighbors give us boxes as reimbursement for the food we helped them turn into meals for the floor.

Living downtown can be wicked expensive, now it's time to flutter your wings and learn to socialize. It's good for you -- I promise.

-- dnagirl

03.06.2023

[moccho-blog-moccho]

How to avoid Dementia (Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia)

Bruce Willis’ report on dementia (frontotemporal dimentia) progression has become a hot topic. Dementia prevention is an important issue for all people in order to have a healthy retirement. frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a degenerative brain disorder that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, resulting in a decline in cognitive and behavioral functions. While there is no…

[blurred-cat]

so anyway my grandfather has mega alzheimers + ultra dimentia combo (this is how i cope shut up) and it's got me thinking about the nature of mortality itself. as far as i'm concerned, the man i knew is already dead, but we must tend to the vessel harboring the soul until it is ready to return. and at the same time he is not dead because we do not die. death is not the end. death is not true. birth is not true. we are deathless.

[blogasiaorg]

Can a blood test find 'toxic' proteins years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear?

Can a blood test find 'toxic' proteins years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear? Today, most people are only given an Alzheimer's diagnosis after displaying well-known symptoms of the condition, like memory loss. The best therapeutic choices at that point only prevent further symptom progression. However, studies have revealed that the precursors to Alzheimer's are already present for years, if not decades, before symptoms of cognitive decline that allow for a diagnosis. These seeds are amyloid beta proteins, which cluster and misfold to form oligomers, which are tiny aggregates. These "toxic" oligomers of amyloid beta are thought to contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's disease over time through a process that scientists are still trying to comprehend. A group of scientists at the University of Washington have created a lab test that can count the number of amyloid beta oligomers present in blood samples. Their test, known by the acronym SOBA, could detect oligomers in the blood of patients with Alzheimer's disease, but not in the majority of members of a control group who showed no signs of cognitive impairment at the time the blood samples were taken, the researchers report in a paper published the week of Dec. 5 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. However, 11 members of the control group had oligomers found in their blood by SOBA. 10 of these people had follow-up examination data, and all had minor cognitive impairment or brain pathology that was compatible with Alzheimer's disease years later. In essence, for these 10 people, SOBA had identified the harmful oligomers prior to the onset of symptoms.

The goal of physicians and researchers has been to develop an accurate diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease that can not only confirm a diagnosis but also identify early symptoms of the disease before cognitive impairment occurs. That is crucial for people's health as well as for the study of how hazardous oligomers of amyloid beta function and harm . It also demonstrate that SOBA might serve as the foundation for such a test. - Senior author Valerie Daggett, a UW professor of bioengineering and faculty member in the UW Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute SOBA - soluble oligomer binding assay, exploits a unique property of the toxic oligomers Daggett thinks the test has more upside. As well as serving as a readout of therapy efficacy to aid in the development of early treatments for Alzheimer's disease, she added, "We believe that SOBA could aid in identifying persons at risk or incubating the disease." A degenerative neurologic condition called Alzheimer's disease results in the death of brain cells and brain shrinkage. The most frequent cause of dementia, which is characterised by a steady deterioration in mental, behavioural, and social abilities and impairs a person's capacity for independent functioning, is Alzheimer's disease. In the United States, 5.8 million persons aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease. Eighty percent of them are 75 or older. Between 60% and 70% of the estimated 50 million dementia sufferers globally are thought to have Alzheimer's disease. The disease's early symptoms include forgetting recent conversations or experiences. A person with Alzheimer's disease will have severe memory loss as the condition worsens and lose the capacity to do basic tasks. alzheimers SOBA Dimentia Read the full article

[discoverybody]

What are the Foods to Combat Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Nutrition is critical in maintaining brain function and treating neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's and dementia. Certain foods have been found to have neuroprotective effects, which decrease cognitive decline and lower the risk of developing certain disorders. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish, antioxidants in fruits and vegetables, and vitamins B6, B12, and folate are all necessary for cognitive function.

However, some foods should be avoided because they can have a harmful impact on brain health. Processed meals, red meat, saturated fats, and sugar can all impair cognitive performance. It is critical to stay hydrated and eat healthy fats such as olive oil and avocado.

The Mediterranean diet is well-known for its multiple health benefits, including a reduced risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. This diet include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and healthy fats such as olive oil. It also restricts red meat and processed foods.

The MIND diet, which incorporates parts of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, has also been found to enhance cognitive performance. This diet includes foods strong in nutrients linked to improved brain function, such as leafy greens, berries, nuts, and whole grains.

[pandoraspoet]

Dearest

She licks her lips with flaccid tongue

No terse demands of time worn youth

A mind that wanders far afield

Gone’s the need for ground or truth

Her hair hangs low, once shimmered gold

And for a shilling it was sold

She counts the stands 4, 1, 2, 6

And wonders at these wicker sticks

Two hands they jerk and shiver so

Frozen in an ancient dance

Desperation tries to stave off time

As if she ever had a chance

I watch her in a sun soaked chair

Silent in the warmth of spring

She flits from childhood to naught

And I am left remembering

A fist that held mine tightly closed

An apron dotted with marzipan

A line pulled taunt with dripping clothes

The scars that mark my soul and hands

I linger, waiting, on tippy toes

For threads to snap and set you free

Will deadly ghosts still follow you?

I pray they won’t stay here with me.

[harmonyandco]

After a few decades of marriage, Hermione develops early onset Alzheimer’s related dementia. Harry stays by her side as her condition progresses, reminiscing and helping her with every day tasks. When she rests however Harry rages at the uncaring universe. With Hermione’s brilliance and his elemental stubbornness if they’d known she was at risk they could have spent the years working to develop a cure. But now, of course, it’s too late. Or is it? Harry begins having dreams every night of the Time Chamber in the Department of Mysteries. Is there something hidden there that will give him a chance to go back and save his love?

@reneeead