Alzheimer’s stories- Taken the last few years for granted... December 2, 2020My grandmother was diagnosed with alzheimers/dementia 3 years ago, about the time I moved out and away from home. My mom also relocated across the country and has been making trips back and forth every couple of weeks since my grandma was moved into a nursing home, and eventually into a mental care facility. Things […]
- Great grandma December 2, 2020Let me start off with saying, I am incredibly thankful that I managed to meet my great grandmother. I'm 20 years old and not many people can say that. I haven't really confirmed with anyone, but I'm more than certain that she's nearing or already at the end stage of Alzheimer's. She can't speak anymore, […]
- Sundowning? December 2, 2020I live with my grandmother and she's 81. She's okay throughout most of the day and some nights (not all) she comes out of her room around 1:00 AM and she's very insistent that she's just getting up because she chose to. I don't believe this and even if I did, it's not normal considering […]
- How were you told about your health condition? December 2, 2020Hello all. I am conducting a study for my master's course and need adult (18+) participants who have been diagnosed with a mental of physical health condition by a health practitioner. We would like to know about: The diagnostic consultation - including your experience and opinions How you responded to the diagnosis Your wellbeing The […]
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The Aging Body
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The Brain and Healthy Aging
Growing older and learning from your mistakes is a clear sign that our brain is improving. The brain will improve as we learn. In return, it helps us to live a better life. We live longer and learn new skills that help us to develop a healthier way of living. Our brain has learned a …
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Healthy Aging Starts with Stress Reduction
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Activities Promoting Healthy Aging
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Alzheimer’s is a a degenerative brain disease of unknown cause that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks .
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