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Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s disease
“The Sum Total of Our Memory: Facing Alzheimer’s Together” by Barbara Klutinis
A film that shows how Alzheimer's affects the patient and their spouse, particularly when the spouse is the primary caregiver
“The Sum Total of Our Memory: Facing Alzheimer’s Together” is a 2014 documentary directed by Barbara Klutinis. It tells the stories of three couples and their journeys navigating the tough road of Alzheimer’s disease. The film focuses on the … Continue reading
Blood-Brain Barrier Biomarker Could Be Early Alzheimer’s Indicator
Early detection of Alzheimer's is crucial to slow advancement of the disease
A recent study out of the University of Southern California suggests that leaks in the blood-brain barrier could be used to detect Alzheimer’s in its early stages. This is important because it’s believed that early detection is crucial to stop or … Continue reading
Mutation in Gene Connected to Fatigue in Shift Workers Could Also Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s
Research by the same team points to the possible connection between shift work intolerance and later development of Alzheimer's
A new study out of Finland appears to show a connection between shift work and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. The recent study, published in the journal SLEEP, shows that a variation in the melatonin receptor … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gene Mutation, Melatonin, Shift Work, Sleep, Sleep disorders and dementia
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Trends in Healthcare Jobs
The best jobs in the field of healthcare
For some time, the United States has been aware that healthcare jobs are in an upward trend. One major reason for this is the aging Baby Boomers, who are starting to develop health concerns such as Alzheimer’s disease and related … Continue reading
“Journey Through Dementia” Depicts the Terror of Living with a Failing Mind
Faye Hall's portrait of her mother incorporates her terrified notes to a non-existent intruder
Canadian advertising designer turned painter Faye Hall is all too familiar with the ravages of dementia. She watched her mom, Helen Goertzen, battle the disease for years, all the while denying that there was anything wrong. Goertzen would make up … Continue reading
The Benefits of a Dementia Specific Advance Directive
Tell your loved one about the care you want if you develop dementia
Dr. Barak Gaster, who works as an internist at the University Of Washington School of Medicine, was concerned about his patients with dementia. Yes, many of them had advance directives, but mostly advance directives are written with a sudden catastrophic … Continue reading
