Preventing the Unpreventable (Alzheimer’s Disease)
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“Alzheimer’s Disease and Chiropractic Care” columbiachiropractor.net 803-798-2225 Alzheimer’s Disease is explained and demonstrated through visual demonstrations and conceptual descriptions.
Tom Janicik and Patricia Mock’s song titled “Just Keep Holding On’ was inspired by the impact of Alzheimer’s on both of their Mom’s and their family’s lives. Please check out this video and share with us how you feel this song/video might make a difference in other people’s lives who are trying to cope with this devastating disease …
23rd Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Public Forum_ Alzheimer’s Care in the 21st Century
www.karmavision.tv When you ask Howard Ulene to sum up what it’s like to live with Alzheimer’s disease there’s no hesitation. Howard Ulene, Alzheimer’s disease patient, drug trial participant: “In one word, forgetfulness and in many words forgetfulness.” Once a savvy businessman, Howard Ulene is now using his entrepreneurial spirit to battle the disease. Howard Ulene, Alzheimer’s disease patient, drug trial participant: “What you have to do is get over the fear and be very maudlin and poignant about it and then say I’m going to beat you SOB because I simply won’t except this limited life.” About two years ago Howard joined a clinical drug trial for Alzheimer’s disease. The drug he received, now known as Flurizan, has just entered phase three of the drug trial. Sam Gandy, MD, Alzheimer’s Association: “Making it to phase three is really unprecedented and these are medicines the likes of which we’ve never seen before. I think the chances of hitting something successful in the next five years are very good.” There are nine new Alzheimer’s treatments in phase three trials-the final step before FDA approval. All offering hope to either slow down or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s. Sam Gandy, MD, Alzheimer’s Association: “There are several steps leading from the beginning of the disease to what we see clinically, and what we hope to do is aim a different bullet, aim a different medicine at each of those steps.” For Howard, the improvement from taking Flurizan has been …
The effect on an entire family, when one of its members is afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Emmy Award-winning CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen shares his journey into life as a caregiver to his wife, Jan, diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease at fifty-five. An intimate and courageously honest memoir about devastating loss, enduring love, and finding strength to carry on. (Video edited by Erick Petersen)
www.alzheimers.org.uk This film tells the story of Connie and her partner Lionel, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease seven years ago. Connie discusses how she and Lionel have experienced dementia, from before diagnosis to the present day. Lionel is now immobile and lives full time in a care home. For a transcript of this film please visit http For more information on Alzheimer’s disease please visit www.alzheimers.org.uk For more information on dementia please visit www.alzheimers.org.uk Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, which affects around 750000 people in the UK with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia www.alzheimers.org.uk
Phi Mu Foundation teams up with Coach Frank Broyles to increase Alzheimers awareness. There is a special message for Phi Mu sisters at the end of the video. Former Head Coach and Athletic Director of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Frank Broyles penned the book, Coach Broyles Playbook for Alzheimers Caregivers, after walking through the stages of the disease with his beloved wife, Barbara. Barbara, a Phi Mu from the University of Tulsa, Epsilon Gamma Chapter, was a special lady to many especially the women of Phi Mu. The book provides tips to help caregivers provide for their loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. Help Phi Mu Foundation get the word out about this FREE book that can be ordered directly from the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org or by calling (800)272-3900. To learn more about Phi Mu Foundation, go to www.phimufoundation.org. Please share this with family and friends.
Families are required to make tough decisions about the care of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, from deciding when it’s time to take the car keys to dealing with wandering and catastrophic reactions. Here are some clips from “Interacting with Alzheimer Patients: Tips or Families and Friends,” a 2-program series, created with Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Peter V. Rabins.