Showing posts with label mental health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mental health. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Proper Alzheimer’s Cure

I am sure you guys must be thinking that i have gone mad, talking about Alzheimer's all the time. But, honestly, I want to help those who are suffering from this dreaded disease. This is my way of helping them.


I try to provide all the info that i can gather so that someone somewhere would benefit by it. you guys have got to believe me on this.


Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most crippling diseases. It generally affects those people, who are above 65 years of age. It completely cripples the mental activities of the victims.


The victims lose memory, concentration and recollection. As a result, the victims become unproductive burden over the care takers. Presently, there is no cure for this disease, but scientific research is dragging us closer to proper cure.


An elderly male patient being attended by a young woman




A lot of experiments and researches done by great doctors and scientists have brought to the notice the mysteries of this disease, causes, and effects.


Many understanding about these processes have proffered relevant information about the ways doctors might adopt stop, delay, prevent or even reverse the damage of the nerve cell, which leads to crippling symptoms of this disease.

Around the world, pharmaceutical companies as well as scientists are struggling to properly cure this crippling disease.


Researches and experiments done by the scientists also throw light on the relevant information regarding non-drug and drug approaches, which can improve everyday functioning and vitalize the quality of life.


Right now, the drugs, which are available in the market, are just used only for managing the cognitive symptoms of this disease like perception, memory and thinking.
A banner asking for a cure to Alzheimer's disease




If not completely curable, but at least the doctors can cripple the progression of symptoms in some victims.


On the other hand, drug therapy is beneficial and important, particularly during wee stages. The management of this disease has chalked out non-pharmacological therapies as important attribute of cure.


These therapies include different strategies, which are aimed at controlling problematic behaviors including environmental medications, use of right communication techniques and therapeutic activities.


In conclusion, Alzheimer’s disease can be controlled to a great extent by means of therapeutic activities.


At present, there is no complete proper treatment for this disease.


Let’s us hope that in the future, we will be able to combat this disease completely.














Tuesday, July 2, 2013

How to take care of Alzheimer’s patient

Hi Guys, long time no see. Actually I was out for summer vacations with my daughter and wife (who else?). Enjoy the next part of Alzheimer's.

As we have already discussed, Alzheimers disease is one of the most gruesome diseases hampering the life of man. It often strikes the people, who are above 65 years of age. 

Later, with the progression of this disease, the life of the victim continues getting worse day by day. 

Thus, the matter of care of Alzheimer’s patient becomes grave. It requires a lot of care, sympathy and your friendly attitude. 

During the early stages of this disease, the victim may be in position of living and functioning on his or her own strength. 
A person thinking of measures to control alzheimer disease


The ability of handling daily chores dwindles with the progression of this disease. Nevertheless, there are some tips, which you can follow to take acre of Alzheimer’s patient. 

You should not despise the patient. Remember that mercy donor as well mercy recipient both are blessed by the God. The victim needs your lots of love, care and sympathy.
an image of human brain


Tips on how to Take Care of Alzheimer’s Patient

Let the victims of the disease indulge in proper nutrition, physical exercise and good health. Social life also plays an important in their lives so do not let them stay aloof.

Schedule a proper plan for daily activities for helping them in meaning, structure and accomplishment of their endeavors. 

It is advisable to set up such a schedule with which they can easily become familiar with.

Always prefer the best times for making them do activities as per the part of the day when the victim is at her/his best.

Adopt routines and activities for allowing the victims to take part as much as possible.

Make activities satisfying and familiar and keep your mode of instructions as simple as you can.

In conclusion, Alzheimer’s patients are very pitiable and they need your utmost care, pampering and attention. 

You should not show any disgust or loath to them. With your care and attention, if they do not get cured absolutely but at least they can be happier and more comfortable.



 





Tuesday, April 23, 2013

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Hi Guys, I am back with my posts on Alzheimer's. There was a break in between, but i hope you enjoyed Argan Oil post.  

From today onwards, I would post about Alzheimer's disease and try to discuss all the aspects of this dreaded disease. Please provide your valuable feedback for my improvement. Thanks guys. Read on.

For long time, it was presumed that Alzheimer’s disease is completely incurable and nothing can be done to prevent it. 

Nevertheless, with many explorations and researches done by great scientists and doctors it has become possible to prevent this ghastly disease if not eradicate it.

The phrase, “Prevention is better than cure” hold true for this disease. This disease can be prevented by eating right food, exercising periodically, remaining socially and mentally active and maintaining stress under control.

Thus, it is lesson for the victim of this disease to lead a brain-healthy living standard for prevention, retardation or reversing of this disease.

Onemale and two female patient suffering from alzhiemers disease and smiling

The researchers all over the world are struggling towards a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As such no complete cure has come to light. But, their attention has shifted from cure to prevention methods.

They have discovered that it is possible to delay or prevent the occurrence of this disease through an amalgamation of healthful habits. 

It never gets too late for boosting the nerves of your brain. Irrespective of your age, there are remedial measures, which you can adopt for keeping your psyche active and healthy.

There are some factors like your genes, which are beyond your reach, but several factors of powerful lifestyle entirely depend on you. 

These factors are regular exercise, stress management, quality sleep, mental stimulation, healthy diet, regular exercise and active social life.

If you are indulgent in these factors then you can certainly prevent its metastasis. It proves that the more you lay emphasis on these factors, the hardier and healthier your psyche will be.
A chart explaining alzheimer disease process

Therefore, it is advisable to lead a brain-healthy life for the prevention of this disease. The old folk suffer the most. 

They show a peculiar type of childishness, thereby needing support and cooperation of other people.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Holistic Approach to Alzheimer’s' Disease


An epidemiological research done on Alzheimers disease, proffers four major contributions. They are the possibility of recognizing risk factors, accomplishment of the clinical picture, information for policy making and services, and the construction of medical equipment and instruments for measuring and screening over time.

The prevalent surveys have not yet endeavored to cause differentiation in various kinds of dementia. The occurrence of incidence rate is said to be nearly 1% in the old people as a whole, but gradually it deepens with the age.

The risk factors, which have come to light till now are age, family background, thyroid disease and head injury. 

For later progress, especially in recognizing risk factors, what the need allows is to have uniform criteria for diagnosing this disease.

Doctors’ holistic approach to the victims lays the foundation of good health for adults, who are afflicted with Down syndrome. 

The victims having Down syndrome are prone to a variety of sicknesses including Alzheimer’s disease, Atlantoaxial subluxation, hearing loss, obsessive disorder, depression, diabetes, and thyroid disease.

Apart from routine health screening, the victims having Down syndrome should be subjected to screening for dementia, symptoms and signs of compression of spinal cord, hypothyroidism and sleep apnea. 

The victims having Down syndrome might have uncommon presentation of a common illness or condition and changes in behavior or loss in functioning may be only sign of medical sickness.
A man taking care of alzheimers disease patient.

The plans, which are meant for long-term arrangements, custody arrangements and estate planning should be thoroughly discussed with the guardians or parents. 

Due to improvement in better education and health care, many victims afflicted with Down syndrome can hopefully function, live in home and do a good job.

In conclusion, doctors and scientists are hell bent on achieving holistic approach to this crippling disease. For this, we will have to rely on time. Let’s be optimistic about it.

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