Palliative care is an approach to treatment that focuses on easing symptoms, such as pain, and improving quality of life for people with life-threatening illnesses, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. It also aims to offer support to families and loved ones of the seriously ill person. Hospice care also offers similar assistanceContinue reading “Patients who have cancer or dementia tend to receive more end-of-life care”
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Bay area senior care and home assistance
We cannot leave our seniors at home without a compassionate and caring caregiver 24/7. We also need to senior safe our house to avoid falls and other accidents/emergencies. Leave contact information and medication list/schedules to a caregiver and another copy in your refrigerator and a copy of medication list in the purse of your momContinue reading “Bay area senior care and home assistance”
Vascular factors to BBB to neurotoxin to Dementia
Abstract Abstract Vascular insults can initiate a cascade of molecular events leading to neurodegeneration, cognitive impairment and dementia. Here, we review the cellular and molecular mechanisms in cerebral blood vessels and the pathophysiological events leading to cerebral blood flow dysregulation and disruption of the neurovascular unit and the blood-brain barrier, which all may contribute toContinue reading “Vascular factors to BBB to neurotoxin to Dementia”
Stronger immune system, less Alzheimer’s symptoms
IL-33 is effective in reversing Alzheimer-like symptoms in APP/PS1 mice (from WIKI) Interleukin 33 (IL33) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IL33 gene.[1] Interleukin 33 is a member of the IL-1 family that potently drives production of T helper-2 (Th2)-associated cytokines (e.g., IL-4). IL33 is a ligand for IL33R (IL1RL1), anContinue reading “Stronger immune system, less Alzheimer’s symptoms”
Eating seafood and Dementia/Alzheimer’s
APOE ε4 (Alzheimer’s gene) and the associations of seafood and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids with cognitive decline In the article “APOE ε4 and the associations of seafood and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids with cognitive decline,” van de Rest and colleagues examined the connection between the amount of seafood eaten per week and cognitive decline over approximatelyContinue reading “Eating seafood and Dementia/Alzheimer’s”
Damage to Blood–brain barrier (BBB) pathways leading to Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia
Blood–brain barrier (BBB) pathways to neurodegeneration in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) A: In the normal capillary, there is an intact BBB composed of tightly joined endothelial cells and supported by mural pericytes, as shown in this simplified schematic. The BBB normally selectively regulates the passage of molecules from blood to brain and vice versa,Continue reading “Damage to Blood–brain barrier (BBB) pathways leading to Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia”
Warfarin, NSAID, Magnesium, Atrial Fibrillation, Dementia
Lack of magnesium causes Atrial Fibrillation in the heart and 22 other medical conditions. NSAID (over the counter pain meds) and Coumadin or Warfarin (rat poison) can cause Atrial Fib and Dementia. THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 — People with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation may have a heightened risk of developing dementia — andContinue reading “Warfarin, NSAID, Magnesium, Atrial Fibrillation, Dementia”
Gout, Dementia, Chelation Therapy
Gout is an inflammatory condition It is caused by inflammation in your body, which is linked to metabolic syndrome, a condition characterized by central obesity, hypertension, and disturbed glucose and insulin metabolism. According to medical data, there is a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among gout sufferers. Excess body weight What’s more, excess body weightContinue reading “Gout, Dementia, Chelation Therapy”
Senior with Parkinson’s Disease first visit at Stanford Hospital
Stanford Hospital A series of memory and movement tests was conducted by the first doctor and the second doctor explained the CAT and MRI scans of the brain of a 77yr old female client with Parkinson’s disease who first visited Stanford Hospital yesterday. Her brain shrinked significantly. About 15% of seniors over 80 yrs oldContinue reading “Senior with Parkinson’s Disease first visit at Stanford Hospital”
Stop vascular disease risk factors early to prevent alzheimer
Stop vascular disease risk factors early to prevent alzheimer <div style=”margin-bottom:5px”> <strong> <a href=”https://www.slideshare.net/clubalthea/stop-vascular-disease-risk-factors-early-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease-bayarea-motherhealthcare” title=”Stop vascular disease risk factors early to prevent alzheimer’s disease bayarea motherhealthcare” target=”_blank”>Stop vascular disease risk factors early to prevent alzheimer’s disease bayarea motherhealthcare</a> </strong> from <strong><a href=”http://www.slideshare.net/clubalthea” target=”_blank”>connie dello buono</a></strong> </div>
Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes , 5.4 million Alzheimer’s cases in USA
High sugar consumption is implicated in the disease of the brain, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. While the correlation of dementia risk, and specifically Alzheimer’s disease, with diabetes has been established, this new finding throws a much wider net in terms of defining an at risk population for an incurable brain disorder. But despite the potentialContinue reading “Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes , 5.4 million Alzheimer’s cases in USA”
Alcohol top Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia, brain disorder
Alcohol affects your brain. Top Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia Risk Factor Hazard Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) Population-Attributable Risk Alcohol intoxication 4.82 (3.83 – 6.05) 0.28 Stroke 2.96 (2.02 – 4.35) 0.04 Antipsychotic use 2.75 (2.09 – 3.60) 0.12 Depression 1.89 (1.53 – 2.34 0.28 Father’s dementia 1.65 (1.22 – 2.24) 0.04 Drug intoxication 1.54Continue reading “Alcohol top Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia, brain disorder”
High blood sugar linked to Dementia, brain disease by Paula Span
People with diabetes face an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, a connection scientists and physicians have worried about for years. They still can’t explain it. Now comes a novel observational study of patients at a large health care system in Washington State showing that higher blood glucose levels are associatedContinue reading “High blood sugar linked to Dementia, brain disease by Paula Span”