Incontinence :: Hormone pills may make incontinence worse
A new study adds incontinence to the list of ailments that hormone pills had been thought to help prevent, but now appear to worsen, at least in older women.
Dementia
Arthritis, Diabetes, Blood pressure, Asthma commonest among elderly
Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Heart & Arthrits are Commonest among Elderly :- Homoeo Care best for them.
Dementia :: Blood pressure and cholesterol control helps dementia
Keeping blood pressure and cholesterol low may help some dementia patients more than Alzheimer’s drugs, Michigan researchers found.
Diabetes :: Diabetes in midlife linked to later dementia
Middle-aged people with diabetes are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia in old age – chronic loss of mental capacity due to an organic cause. Dementia may involve progressive deterioration of thinking, memory, behavior, personality and motor function, and may also be associated with psychological symptoms such as depression and apathy.
Dementia :: What is Dementia ?
The term “dementia” describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Dementia symptoms may include asking the same questions repeatedly; becoming lost in familiar places; being unable to follow directions; getting disoriented about time, people, and places; and neglecting personal safety, hygiene, and nutrition. People with dementia lose their abilities at different rates.
Dementia :: Caregivers and relative with dementia
A new study shows that caregivers of dementia patients who
must make the difficult decision to place their relatives
into institutionalized care get no relief from depression
and anxiety, and in fact suffer additional emotional trauma
following their decision.
Alzheimer’s disease :: Alzheimer’s disease – a brain disorder – Dementia
Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Although scientists are learning more every day, right now they still do not know what causes AD, and there is no cure.
Alzheimer’s disease :: Curcumin in Turmeric prevents Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists in Italy and the US have discovered that curries can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A study of curcumin, a chemical compound found in most Indian dishes from korma to vindaloo, has revealed it can stop the onset of the brain-damaging disease.
Depression :: Information on Depression
Depression is one of the common problems in clinical practice, which causes social, occupational, financial, and interpersonal difficulties. It also causes increased medical morbidity and mortality through suicide. Most of the subjects suffering from depression first go to their general physicians or family physicians. However, most physicians are very busy and preoccupied with general medical problems. Moreover, the general physician is not well acquainted with psychiatric problems. The difficulty is further compounded since a number of medical illnesses may cause either secondary or reactive depression.
Alzheimer’s disease :: Sage & Lemon extracts improve memory & behavior
Extracts of sage and lemon balm may help to improve memory and behavioral problems in people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.