The BBC reports on an interesting piece of research suggesting that a failing memory may not be the first problem to signal the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Spatial skills, such as reading a map or completing a jigsaw seem to be the first to falter, the research suggests.
The study may be particularly important for workers who need to identify the disease at an early stage while there is a better chance to treat it.
Meanwhile David Blunkett has already donated his brain to help medical scientists research Alzheimer's disease. Obviously Blunkett isn't ready to give up his brain quite yet but he explains why it's important on Radio 4 - just scroll down the page, it's the third item.
The study may be particularly important for workers who need to identify the disease at an early stage while there is a better chance to treat it.
Meanwhile David Blunkett has already donated his brain to help medical scientists research Alzheimer's disease. Obviously Blunkett isn't ready to give up his brain quite yet but he explains why it's important on Radio 4 - just scroll down the page, it's the third item.
My name is Kathy and I am the full time caregiver for my eighty one year-old Dad who has Alzheimer's and lives with me in North Carolina.
When my Mom died in 2004 and Dad moved in with me, I had no idea what to do. But day by day, I found ways to cope, and even enjoy having my Dad with me.
So I started writing a blog at www.KnowItAlz.com, which shows the "lighter" side of caring for someone with dementia.
After a while, I added over 100 pages of helpful information and tips for caregivers. We even have a Chat room so caregivers can communicate with each other from home. Art and music are a very large part of my Dad's therapy.
Please pass this link along to anyone you feel would enjoy it.
Thanks!
Kathy Hatfield