Over the last few years, I’ve suggested numerous activities for those with Alzheimer’s. I know there is a constant need for activities to keep someone busy who can no longer think of things to do on their own.
Alzheimer’s: A walk a day brings good health to mind and body
05/25/2011 by Leave a Comment
“The news about medications has become particularly disappointing lately.” That’s the statement that jumps out at me as I read, John Zeisel, Ph.D., from the Huffington Post Health. He mentions the use of a drug often prescribed during early stages of Alzheimer’s– Memantine (Namenda) and a new finding that this drug may be ineffective for [...]
Walking Slows Brain Shrinkage and may Prevent or Delay Alzheimers and Dementia
10/23/2010 by 3 Comments
In Pittsburgh, a study watched 300 people who kept records of how much they walked each week. It was determined that those who walked at least 30-60 minutes a day, for at least 5 days a week had less brain shrinkage than those who walked less. Kirk Erickson of the University of Pittsburgh studied the [...]
Exercise and Walking is Great for Physical and Emotional Health
06/13/2010 by Leave a Comment
In Mom’s early and middle stage Alzheimer’s, she loved exercise. Although she had an arthritic knee, she liked carousing through her small neighborhood, chattering and visiting as she went. Besides walking and visiting with her neighbors, Mom was also a great shopper! Though I didn’t inherit her clamor for shopping, the larger the mall the [...]
