There is a doctor named Mary Newport that has made some wonderful discoveries regarding Alzheimer reversal by adding pure coconut oil to her husband's food. Within only days, there were amazing results. I understand she has now written a book chronicling her findings called "Alzheimer's Disease; What If There Was A Cure?" Sounds very promising. Hope you find this helpful
By Deb S. from Chesterfield, MI
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There are many other types of dementia. It bothers me when people always say 'Alzheimer's'. My husband has FTD Dementia. It would be nice if one would say 'dementia', or 'type of dementia' instead of always calling dementia 'Altzheimer's'.
I have no tip for preventing or curing this awful disease, but I have a dear friend who works at a care facility for advanced Alzheimer and brain damaged adults. Her main suggestion is to never, ever argue with them.
It's trial and error with a parent living in a group homes' "memory care" for dementia. Remembering that entertainment is variable with each person's interest, ability, attention span, health, preferences, understanding/ comprehension, and memories.
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My 77 year old father has Alzheimer's disease and I haven't got a clue what to get him for christmas. Any idea's would be welcome.
Tulapip from Hampshire UK
What is you make him a family video diary. There are tons of computer programs that offer the support you need to do this. They are quite easy to make. You can round up years of family photos, home movie clips, new family clips can be made, talk about "favorite memories or past-times", maybe add vacation exerps...
Hi Tulapip!!! I like the idea of the family video diary. I thought a scrap book of family and friends would be nice, too (with names, places, etc). He can "thumb" through it any time. May God bless you and your family :) My mother in law has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, also.
I have read about Alzheimer studies that show that one type of memory that doesn't seem to be affected is musical memory. Many patients with severe memory loss can still remember and play music they've heard throughout their lives.
Maybe something like a busy board. We had a man in nursing home I worked in and they took a square of plywood(or something) and put a hasp ,and other things he could "workwith. It has been many years now so hard for me to remember all that was on it but maybe the idea will inspire someone to come up with something like it for you. God Bless.
Make a family photo album with stories----make it into a book!
Make a basket with things that comfort him----things he loves or used to love.
Take him for car rides where he grew up or just out and about.
I made tapes of my Dad's favorite music from his earlier years.....They seened to sooth him and some days appeared to make him more aleart. Hope this idea helps...Good luck
warm fleece blanket and sturdy bedroom slippers
i knew someone who had that situation and the elderly would leave the house for a walk. yet on returning would forget the way.
Awhile back someone sent in some ideas about treating Alzheimer's using ginkgo and another vitamin. I would really appreciate getting that information again.
I really enjoy everything about "thrifty fun" Thanks so much.
Ginkgo Biloba for Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimers Information
Ginkgo Biloba
Alternative treatments for Alzheimer's disease
Ginkgo biloba is a Chinese medicine that has been used for centuries. Ginkgo is one of the most popular herbs in the USA and Europe. The medicine is extracted from leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree and is believed to improve brain function.
Research however shows only minimal benefits. Various studies claim ginkgo biloba has;
antioxidant properties
antinflammatory properties
There is some evidence that ginkgo inhibits the formation of beta-amyloid, a protein that forms amyloid plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease
Ginkgo biloba is also thought to increase cerebral circulation, blood flow to the brain.
The difficulty of stating absolutes about ginkgo's effectiveness is that research findings vary in their results. Some clinical trials do show some small positive effects on people with Alzheimer's disease, other studies no effect.
At the present time there is no evidence that ginkgo biloba will cure or prevent Alzheimer's disease. One large scale clinical research project by the National Institute on Aging may soon give us more insight into the therapeutic effects of ginkgo and whether it prevents dementia.
Dosage of ginkgo biloba
A dosage of 120mg a day of ginkgo biloba broken into two or three dosages is typical.
I take it almost every day, it helps me, good luck.
I have been in healthcare for almost 20 years now. Alzheimer's is my area of "specialty". I cared for my grandmother who had it. This is a truly difficult disease. Any supplementation should be reviewed by a doctor. Even though there are natural treatments and supplements out there, please know that they also have side effects. One side effect of Ginkgo is that it can "thin" the blood. This may be dangerous if a person is already taking aspirin or other blood thinners (like coumadin, etc.). The greatest benefits come when a physician and patient (or family) are all on the same page and up to date on communication.
