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An educational clip of Alzheimer’s Disease Research conducted by Prof. Marta Weinstock-Rosin from the School of Pharmacy of the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. This film was produced by the Chief Scientist Office of the Israeli Ministry of Health in the framework of ERA-NET NEURON, a pan European organization which receives funding under the Sixth Research Framework Programme (FP6) of the European Union. It is provided as a service to the public. Find out more at: www.neuron-eranet.eu
aarp.us “Because Alzheimer’s decimates memory, I wanted to do a piece that’s about remembrance – that’s really a tribute to memory.” Men and women with Alzheimer’s disease, photographed with pictures of their former selves. Segal comments on the projects. Photos and commentary: Gregg Segal Design: Alice Kreit
Sandra thought her mom was just getting annoying. But then her mother was diagnosed as being in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. When her mother started losing the ability to read and crotchet, she assumed it was her eyes. Of course, looking back all changes make sense. The diagnosis of Alzheimers disease was a major trigger for Sandra to get her mother the help she needed, but also the help she herself needed. If youre concerned about a loved one, take him or her to see their doctor. Visit www.OnMemory.ca Get more information on caregiving at http
Jane Field had never seen her father cry like that. With some persuasion and outright pressure, he had finally agreed to take his wife Eleanor to see the doctor where she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It was a painful acceptance, but one that allowed this family to get the help it needed. With the diagnosis, the family was no longer in denial, and that opened the door for not just medical care, but for someone to come into their home to help care for Eleanor. If youre concerned about a loved one, take him or her to see their doctor. Visit www.OnMemory.ca Get more information on diagnosis at http
Depending on the day, Betts would paint whirlpools or dragons. Her best friend Sybil says it took a long time to recognize the changes in her friends paintings and behavior and that the dragons were a sign of fear. Being afraid was a major obstacle in getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. But once it happened, they got the help they needed. If youre concerned about a loved one, take him or her to see their doctor. Visit www.OnMemory.ca Get more information on symptoms at http
If it had only been a single incident, Jim Mann might not have gone to see his doctor. When a series of strange events happened within one month of each other, he knew something was wrong. Because of his age Jim didnt expect to be presented with a diagnosis of Alzheimers disease, but being only 58 years old people did not believe him; they said he was too young. He now says that finding out was the best thing he could have done; that the knowledge has allowed him to fight the progression of the disease. If youre concerned about a loved one, take him or her to see their doctor. Visit www.onmemory.ca
There are three primary stages of Alzheimer’s disease, including a mild, moderate and severe stage. Find out how memory loss increases throughout the stages of Alzheimer’s disease with helpful information in this free video on Alzheimer’s disease. Expert: Dr Peter Kramer Contact: www.ptbythesea.com/Kramer.htm Bio: Dr. Peter Kramer is an Osteopathic Physician. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
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