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This is the first in a series on mental health and mental disorders. Why here? why now?
To improve your mental health surround yourself with beauty. Art, creative activities, and gardening are all things that help people through mental disorder and stress. Sound medical advice should always be sought. Sometimes your doctor might prescribe medication.
Alzheimer's Disease ... (Dementia). Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, make judgmentally, communicate and carry out daily activities. As the disease progresses, patients may also experience changes in personality -- such as anxiety, suspiciousness or agitation -- as well as delusions or hallucinations. There isn't a cure yet, but as researchers gain more insight into the biology of the disease there is new hope for preventing the onset of the disease and treating it when it does occur. (See Reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease for some of the latest findings – from 50Plus.com, a service of CARP – the Canadian Association of Retired Persons – 45+ years - “CARP is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to a ‘New Vision of Ageing for Canada’ promoting social change that will bring financial security, equitable access to health care and freedom from discrimination. Our mandate is to promote and protect the interests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as we age. ”).
There are many other brain disorders and mental disorders and illnesses listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association.
Other References:
Alzheimer-bottin This site offers links to sites around the world with Alzheimer's disease in French.
Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) provides its Educational Guides for Seniors and Families free of charge. The information in these guides will help older adults to make informed decisions about their health care and build effective relationships with their health care providers.
Canadian Study of Health and Aging This study of the epidemiology of dementia in Canada has followed over 10,000 elderly Canadians over a 10-year period from 1991 to 2001, collecting a wide range of information on their changing health status over that time. This website explains the study goals and methods, introduces you to the data collected and gives a summary of the main results.
Care2 - Are You at Risk For Alzheimer’s? 12 Questions (14 pages long, click > link). Or jump to Page 14 at the end for a Care2 printable version.
DASN International (Dementia Advocacy and Support Network)
A worldwide organization by and for those diagnosed with dementia, working together to improve quality of life.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a particularly bad illness that it is increasingly affecting younger people; and is more prevalent with 'baby-boomers' the aging population.
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