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) The Hot Sheet: September 20-27
The show covers topics like coping with Alzheimers, finding new careers and succeeding in challenging times. What makes us individuals? NOVA’s Ghost in Your Genes explores the mysterious second genome that controls many biological factors – like aging or the possibility of having cancer. The show follows several sets of id Baby Boomers have been called the healthiest and most-privileged generation in American history – and they aren’t ready to slow down yet. Life (Part 2) shares one-on-one discussions and interviews with life cycle experts as well as celebrities such as Martha Stewart, Joy Behar and Billie Jean King. Don’t miss host Robert Lipsyte’s blog that shares personal anecdotes and insights about life as a Boomer. More>> - (
) Montessori-style method helps dementia sufferers
Alzheimers Australia chief executive Glenn Rees said dementia's negative perception was transforming."They're now developing ways to make a difference, what's happening to support them is changing rapidly we just need the funding to take it a step further," he said.
ACH Group dementia learning and development unit manager Lenore de la Perrelle said the Montessori approach for seniors, adapted by U.S. dementia expert Dr Cameron Camp, can "awaken memory" by using visual aids as triggers, like reading specially designed books that have questions to discuss after each page in small groups.
It can also help people who suffer from general confusion do anything from setting a table to reading a book, including Linda, who spent Friday at Semaphore reading with aged care worker Nicole Bryant and other seniors. More>>
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) Nitrates from food additives, fertilisers linked to Alzheimer's
United States statistics show that the risk of an 85-year-old American dying from Alzheimers Disease has increased nearly 200-fold since 1960, with similar devastating trends across the rest of the developed world showing no signs of plateauing.“It's ridiculous," said Dr Suzanne de la Monte of Rhode Island Hospital in the United States, who with a team of researchers investigated whether the rapid rise in certain diseases could be explained by environmental exposure.
“It beats all the charts. What could have possibly changed?"
Dr de la Monte, a regular visitor to China, said prior to about 1980 the brains of deceased Chinese aged 50-100 showed no signs of degeneration. Now the Chinese are also beginning to show the classic signs of damage associated with Alzheimers. More>>
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) Healthy Families, Healthy Homes: Living with Alzheimers
They were married in 1942, moved to Minot in the 50`s, and raised three healthy children.
`He loves baseball and loves to fish,` says Connie Knudson, Chester`s daughter.
As the children grew up, they moved into Edgewood Vista to spend the rest of their lives together.
But a couple of years ago the Steibel`s received some devastating news but their love for each other didn`t change.
``I`d like to see him home. It`s really hard for me. It`s hard for me to be alone," says Seibel.
Chester was diagnosed with Alzheimers.
"It`s a sneaky thing it happens slowly. There is no definite diagnosis for it, doctor`s just tell them they think that`s what he has," says Knudson.
Chester recently moved into Manor Care because he has forgotten how to move his legs. More>> - (
) Fundraisers will benefit Alzheimer's Association
Clare Bridge, 1420 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Household goods, crafts and more will be for sale. Another fundraiser is the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk on Sept. 12 at Boardman Park Community Center, 375 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:15 a.m. . More>>