Comments for The Alzheimers Solution http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Education Sat, 05 May 2012 07:28:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on Insulin, Brain Function And Alzheimer’s Disease – Is Insulin Resistance To Blame For Alzheimer’s? by admin http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/insulin-brain-function-and-alzheimers-disease-is-insulin-resistance-to-blame-for-alzheimers/comment-page-1/#comment-479 admin Sat, 05 May 2012 07:28:15 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?p=23#comment-479 Dear Tim, So generous of you to leave your thoughtful comment! Forgive the delay in my reply. I do hope you are well, and enjoying spring in Chicago! My best to your wife too, and I will see you in Montana soon! Best, Ralph Dear Tim,

So generous of you to leave your thoughtful comment!

Forgive the delay in my reply. I do hope you are well, and enjoying spring in Chicago!

My best to your wife too, and I will see you in Montana soon!

Best, Ralph

]]> Comment on Contact by admin http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/contact/comment-page-1/#comment-478 admin Sat, 05 May 2012 07:23:59 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?page_id=20#comment-478 Mr. Friedman, My sincere apology for not replying sooner. I am on overwhelm with work. If you can still use the image, by all means. Please feel free to lift any image for the purpose of educating your audience. If I can be of any other help, please let me know. Sincerely, Ralph Sanchez Mr. Friedman,

My sincere apology for not replying sooner. I am on overwhelm with work.

If you can still use the image, by all means. Please feel free to lift any image for the purpose of educating your audience.

If I can be of any other help, please let me know.

Sincerely, Ralph Sanchez

]]> Comment on Insulin, Brain Function And Alzheimer’s Disease – Is Insulin Resistance To Blame For Alzheimer’s? by Tim Walsh LAc http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/insulin-brain-function-and-alzheimers-disease-is-insulin-resistance-to-blame-for-alzheimers/comment-page-1/#comment-419 Tim Walsh LAc Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:36:42 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?p=23#comment-419 What a tremendous resource! Thank you for putting all of this great research in one place! I am also extremely interested in warding off a family history of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Medicine can be so very powerful when we are able to identify the biochemical inefficiencies, apply specific dietary and nutritional remedies and compile a protocol to heal not just an individual, but generations. Thank you Ralph! What a tremendous resource! Thank you for putting all of this great research in one place! I am also extremely interested in warding off a family history of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Medicine can be so very powerful when we are able to identify the biochemical inefficiencies, apply specific dietary and nutritional remedies and compile a protocol to heal not just an individual, but generations. Thank you Ralph!

]]> Comment on Contact by norm friedman http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/contact/comment-page-1/#comment-418 norm friedman Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:20:29 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?page_id=20#comment-418 hello, i am giving a talk on AD, i would like to use one of your images if permissable. the audience is physicians, non-profit. the specific image is: http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/plaques_tanglesborder-300x227.jpg hello, i am giving a talk on AD, i would like to use one of your images if permissable. the audience is physicians, non-profit.
the specific image is:

http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/plaques_tanglesborder-300×227.jpg

]]> Comment on ApoE4 Gene Link to Alzheimer’s Disease by Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)–Telltale Signs That You May Be At Increased Risk for Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/apoe4-gene-link-to-alzheimers-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)–Telltale Signs That You May Be At Increased Risk for Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:32:46 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?p=77#comment-171 [...] ApoE4 gene variant (please read article: The Alzheimer’s Gene Puzzle – Genetic Links To Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease-Part...), a risk factor for AD in and of itself, is linked to MCI and the conversion of MCI to AD as well. [...] [...] ApoE4 gene variant (please read article: The Alzheimer’s Gene Puzzle – Genetic Links To Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease-Part…), a risk factor for AD in and of itself, is linked to MCI and the conversion of MCI to AD as well. [...]

]]> Comment on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)–Telltale Signs That You May Be At Increased Risk for Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease by admin http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/mild-cognitive-impairment-mci-%e2%80%93-telltale-signs-that-you-may-be-at-increased-risk-for-dementia-or-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-128 admin Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:07:15 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?p=33#comment-128 Dear Ms. Acquafredda, There are several questions in your comment that I will attempt to answer in sequence.... First, the benefit to you father being tested for dementia or Alzheimer's disease at this stage in his life, will serve to have him place in an appropriate assisted living environment. As you mentioned, he tends to "wander off", and that puts him at risk. There are many good assisted living centers that have dementia/Alzheimer's areas that offer enhanced security measures and care. We had to place my mother in a dementia ward in a wonderful assisted living center in Corona Del Mar, CA., and it has been the best thing for her ongoing care and for her safety. I recommend a neurologist experienced in Alzheimer's disease and dementia for an assessment. Samples of basic evaluations are the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) that are used to gauge the degree of cognitive impairment. The MoCA test was designed to be more sensitive in screening visuospatial and executive function impairments, and is generally considered a more comprehensive evaluation. Here is a link to a more complete overview of the tests...http://www.agingwellmag.com/news/ex_012511_01.shtml There are also more extensive evaluations, Pet Scans and MRIs, that can be performed to look at the state of key areas of the brain (hippocampus & enterorhinal cortex ) for shrinkage (atrophy). Screening for the size, and/or the shrinkage of the hippocampus and the enterorhinal cortex, is now recognized as a window of assessment that predicts the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In the hands of competent professionals, the tests noted here are useful for the evaluation and diagnosis of cognitive impairment as it relates to various neurological diseases. The fact that you father has had an extensive history of brain trauma is significant. Brain trauma from accidents or strokes increases the risk of developing dementia or AD as an individual ages. Heart disease and diabetes also raises the risk, or the possibility of neurological disease. There are many factors therein, like homocysteine (blood test), that can be evaluated for the sake of controlling risk factors associated with the onset of dementia or AD. So to summarize, your father should be evaluated by an experienced neurologist. I recommend that you seek a good assisted living center that has specialized care and security for individuals residing there with dementia or AD. Look for an assisted living center that provides plenty of activity and stimulation exercises for their residents. Physical and mental stimulation is very important for their quality of life. Please do not overlook nutrition. Unfortunately, even the better assisted living centers do not in my opinion, do a very good job with food/menu planning. I have the staff at my mother's assisted living center make her a very nourishing shake every day with whey protein, fish oil, CoQ10 and other nutrients added. I also have arranged with the staff there to have her take several supplements with her meals. The antioxidant and other brain nourishing and protective that I mention througtout this website can bring another dimension of proactive care for your father that can contribute to his wellness. Please read: http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/blueberry-polyphenols-protect-the-brain-from-the-degenerative-processes-associated-with-brain-aging-and-alzheimers-disease/ and...<a href="http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/alpha-lipoic-protects-brain-cells-neurons-antioxidant-mechanisms-for-alzheimers-prevention/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/alpha-lipoic-protects-brain-cells-neurons-antioxidant-mechanisms-for-alzheimers-prevention/</a> The very best to you and your father...Ralph Sanchez Dear Ms. Acquafredda,

There are several questions in your comment that I will attempt to answer in sequence….

First, the benefit to you father being tested for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease at this stage in his life, will serve to have him place in an appropriate assisted living environment. As you mentioned, he tends to “wander off”, and that puts him at risk. There are many good assisted living centers that have dementia/Alzheimer’s areas that offer enhanced security measures and care. We had to place my mother in a dementia ward in a wonderful assisted living center in Corona Del Mar, CA., and it has been the best thing for her ongoing care and for her safety.

I recommend a neurologist experienced in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia for an assessment. Samples of basic evaluations are the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) that are used to gauge the degree of cognitive impairment. The MoCA test was designed to be more sensitive in screening visuospatial and executive function impairments, and is generally considered a more comprehensive evaluation. Here is a link to a more complete overview of the tests…http://www.agingwellmag.com/news/ex_012511_01.shtml

There are also more extensive evaluations, Pet Scans and MRIs, that can be performed to look at the state of key areas of the brain (hippocampus & enterorhinal cortex ) for shrinkage (atrophy). Screening for the size, and/or the shrinkage of the hippocampus and the enterorhinal cortex, is now recognized as a window of assessment that predicts the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

In the hands of competent professionals, the tests noted here are useful for the evaluation and diagnosis of cognitive impairment as it relates to various neurological diseases.

The fact that you father has had an extensive history of brain trauma is significant. Brain trauma from accidents or strokes increases the risk of developing dementia or AD as an individual ages. Heart disease and diabetes also raises the risk, or the possibility of neurological disease. There are many factors therein, like homocysteine (blood test), that can be evaluated for the sake of controlling risk factors associated with the onset of dementia or AD.

So to summarize, your father should be evaluated by an experienced neurologist. I recommend that you seek a good assisted living center that has specialized care and security for individuals residing there with dementia or AD. Look for an assisted living center that provides plenty of activity and stimulation exercises for their residents. Physical and mental stimulation is very important for their quality of life.

Please do not overlook nutrition. Unfortunately, even the better assisted living centers do not in my opinion, do a very good job with food/menu planning. I have the staff at my mother’s assisted living center make her a very nourishing shake every day with whey protein, fish oil, CoQ10 and other nutrients added. I also have arranged with the staff there to have her take several supplements with her meals. The antioxidant and other brain nourishing and protective that I mention througtout this website can bring another dimension of proactive care for your father that can contribute to his wellness. Please read: http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/blueberry-polyphenols-protect-the-brain-from-the-degenerative-processes-associated-with-brain-aging-and-alzheimers-disease/

and…http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/alpha-lipoic-protects-brain-cells-neurons-antioxidant-mechanisms-for-alzheimers-prevention/

The very best to you and your father…Ralph Sanchez

]]> Comment on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)–Telltale Signs That You May Be At Increased Risk for Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease by Marilyn Acquafredda http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/mild-cognitive-impairment-mci-%e2%80%93-telltale-signs-that-you-may-be-at-increased-risk-for-dementia-or-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-126 Marilyn Acquafredda Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:24:06 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?p=33#comment-126 My dad is currently living in an Assisted Living facility. He has a tendency to wander off the premises and become temporarily confused. The administrator insists that he be tested for dementia or Alzheimer's and I agree. However I am unsure it there is a definitive test or is it subjective. Also what type of doctor do I set up an appointment with? Is it a psychiatrist, a neurologist or his primary doctor? Also, he has had a history of head injuries throughout his life from falls, accidents and an assault. Lastly, he has always displayed symptoms of compulsive/obsessive behaviors (i.e. hoarding, anti-social), but he enjoys excellent health for an 84 year old man. Please advise as I am certain he will soon be asked to leave his current facility and I don't know what kind of future placement best serves his needs. I looked into VA services but that seems to not be an option. Thank you. Thank you. My dad is currently living in an Assisted Living facility. He has a tendency to wander off the premises and become temporarily confused. The administrator insists that he be tested for dementia or Alzheimer’s and I agree. However I am unsure it there is a definitive test or is it subjective. Also what type of doctor do I set up an appointment with? Is it a psychiatrist, a neurologist or his primary doctor? Also, he has had a history of head injuries throughout his life from falls, accidents and an assault. Lastly, he has always displayed symptoms of compulsive/obsessive behaviors (i.e. hoarding, anti-social), but he enjoys excellent health for an 84 year old man. Please advise as I am certain he will soon be asked to leave his current facility and I don’t know what kind of future placement best serves his needs. I looked into VA services but that seems to not be an option. Thank you.
Thank you.

]]> Comment on Plaques and Tangles in the Alzheimer’s Brain-Which One Is Most To Blame For Alzheimer’s Disease? by Blueberry Polyphenols Protect the Brain from the Degenerative Processes Associated with Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/plaques-and-tangles-in-the-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-brain-which-one-is-most-to-blame-for-alzheimers-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Blueberry Polyphenols Protect the Brain from the Degenerative Processes Associated with Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:19:20 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?p=12#comment-121 [...] cause oxidative stress, stimulate inflammation, and eventually form amyloid plaque (see article: Plaques and Tangles in the Alzheimer’s Brain-Which One Is Most To Blame For Alzheimer’s Disease?). However, as immune cells and mediators of inflammatory molecules (cytokines) associated with [...] [...] cause oxidative stress, stimulate inflammation, and eventually form amyloid plaque (see article: Plaques and Tangles in the Alzheimer’s Brain-Which One Is Most To Blame For Alzheimer’s Disease?). However, as immune cells and mediators of inflammatory molecules (cytokines) associated with [...]

]]> Comment on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor – Growth Factor Demonstrates Promise in the Protection Against Alzheimer’s Disease Progression by Blueberry Polyphenols Protect the Brain from the Degenerative Processes Associated with Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/brain-derived-neurotrophic-factor-growth-factor-demonstrates-promise-in-the-protection-against-alzheimers-disease-progression/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Blueberry Polyphenols Protect the Brain from the Degenerative Processes Associated with Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:10:36 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?p=35#comment-120 [...] improves plasticity, * and support neurogenesis in hippocampal tissue. (4) ( Please read: Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor – Growth Factor Demonstrates Promise in the Protection Against A...). In a nutshell, blueberries protect your brain cells, optimize the communication dynamics between [...] [...] improves plasticity, * and support neurogenesis in hippocampal tissue. (4) ( Please read: Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor – Growth Factor Demonstrates Promise in the Protection Against A…). In a nutshell, blueberries protect your brain cells, optimize the communication dynamics between [...]

]]> Comment on Insulin, Brain Function And Alzheimer’s Disease – Is Insulin Resistance To Blame For Alzheimer’s? by Dr. Jones http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/insulin-brain-function-and-alzheimers-disease-is-insulin-resistance-to-blame-for-alzheimers/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Dr. Jones Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:24:48 +0000 http://www.thealzheimerssolution.com/?p=23#comment-118 This is an incredible article! Very powerful information! Thank you so much for putting it together the way that you have. This information needs to get out to the masses. You explained that very well. This is an incredible article! Very powerful information! Thank you so much for putting it together the way that you have. This information needs to get out to the masses. You explained that very well.

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