Published: November 12, 2009
How cool is Beth Van Winkle? In this CNN report, we witness video of Beth VanWinkle, one year into her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, realizing her second dream – to jump out of an airplane. Shot approximately two years ago in Western Tennessee, this footage – not shared with the media until now – stands as a vivid affirmation of the necessity to both live for the moment and in so doing, realize our dreams.
Video courtesy Jay and Beth VanWinkle Source: CNN
To view NEIL MOORE’S recent interview with Beth and Jay VanWinkle as well as an interview with Dr. Jo Ann O’Quin, please click here: http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-349248
Published: November 10, 2009
This month Psychobabble looks at how we can stay mentally sharp as we age:
Can you teach an old dog new tricks
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Published: November 3, 2009
Photo credit: Sarah Day
ne of the most devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Today, Alzheimer’s is the second most-feared illness in America, following cancer, and may affect as many as five million Americans. As the baby-boom generation moves through retirement, that number could soar to more than 11 million by 2040, and have a huge economic impact on America’s already fragile healthcare system. Movement is Alzheimer’s Awareness month.
The Brain Tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer’s affects it.
HBO: Documentaries: The Alzheimer’s Project: About the Project: Landing Page
Source: Alzheimers Association, HBO
Published: November 3, 2009
University of Oxford scientists, part-funded by the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, have found language and memory tests can reliably predict when a healthy elderly person is likely to develop Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) – a dementia precursor.
University of Oxford scientists, part-funded by the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, have found language and memory tests can reliably predict when a healthy elderly person is likely to develop Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) – a frequent precursor to dementia. The findings will help doctors monitor people with memory complaints and help researchers understand changes in the brain that could be very early signs of dementia. [continue reading…]
