MYTHS
here are more myths from www.caring.com
3 alzheimers only affects the elderly
the vast majority of those with alzheimers are older than 65
the percentages double every five years over 65
there is a form of the disease called early onset alzheimers that
can stike most commonly in the 50s but can occur in the 30s
4 most people with alzheimers are oblivious to their symptoms
most people with alzheimers realize something is wrong
they are aware that they are having memory losses
(seems cruel doesnt it)
many of them appreciate help sometimes if done gently when they
make a mistake due to memory loss or disorientation
as the disease progresses and symptoms worsen their awareness
of these deficits decline
(please dont correct me when i cant remember a name)
5 my parent has alzheimers so ill probably get it too
having a parent or a sibling with alzheimers(my parents and close
relative have it) does increase your risk for getting alzheimers
compared to someone without it in their family
family history only increases your risk slightly
the role of genetics in the developement of alzheimers is being
studied
the gene apoe-e4 is one of three common forms of the apoe-e
gene for alzheimers (1 2 3 or 4)
everybody inherents a form of this gene
inheriting apoe-e4 from one or both parents is known to increase
the risk of developing alzheimers
there are also other genes involved in alzheimers besides the
apoe gene
most late onset alzheimers dont necessarily follow a genetic pattern
a test for apoe-e4 is available
i have had this done and will post the findings in july
most genetic counselors and doctors dont recommend routine testing
i wanted to know where i stood so ive had it done
DUCT TAPE
you can put duct tape on your broken nose piece or on a broke
ear piece of your glasses
if your glasses are grey no one may notice
while getting ready for our wedding journey i got out my suit
and took a piece of duct tape and rolled it into a circle
then used it to clean off the lint off my suit
WEDDING JOURNEY
well we are nearing the end of our wedding journey
starting on monday i will post my daily musings each
day of that final week
the organicgreen doctor
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