Thursday, March 15, 2007

Many Alzheimer's caregivers seek help in God


About a third of those who take care of loved ones with the disease feel 'more religious' because of their experiences, a new national study says.


You can read this article at The CareGiver Weblog

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Exercise slows decline in Alzheimer's patients

I can attest, exercise makes a difference. My mother now has the tendency to sit around all day. On those days when I can get her to go to Gold's Gym with me she is a completely different person. The look on her face, from dull to smiling, is more than enough to tell me that exercise works to her benefit.

"Nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease who participate in a moderate exercise program have a significantly slower deterioration than those who receive routine medical care, researchers have shown."

Read the article in its entirety at the CareGiver: The Book Weblog