Alzheimer's- No Time to Lose

Alzheimer's, an incurable, degenerative, and terminal disease. sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Symptoms include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding. Dr Alois Alzheimer first drew attention to it in 1906, hence the name alzheimer's disease. On Oct 19th 2008, ADFM Penang Alzheimer's Support Group organised a public forum in Penang, Malaysia, to spread public awareness of this silent killer. These are some pictures taken at the event.

Visit the Malaysian Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers Network.

Some informative articles and videos
The alzheimer's association in the US has great information on the history, the early symptons, the link between alzheimer's and the brain.There is also an assessment quiz available
What is alzheimer's

This short video depicts some of the ordeal that a carer have to endure.
Title: My Name is Lisa
From Shelton Films

Can The degeneration Process be prevented or reversed?
Memory loss can be prevented and reversed by lifestyle choices, so claimed this site. By educating oneself with the proper prevention strategies, and incorporating an integrative or holistic medical program of brain fitness and longevity.
There are quizzes available to access one's current brain function and stress level, and a nice video of a living cell growing new synaptic connections.
Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation

The Neurology Now carried this article back in 2006
“The Sopranos” has thrust Chianese and Alzheimer’s into the public consciousness in a way no educational program could.

Grape seed 'may help' in Alzheimer's fight as reported by ABC news

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