There is substantial evidence that an active mind helps increase the survival of neurons in the brain that are at risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. Chemicals in the brain called trophic factors, released during activity, may be at the heart of this saving effect.
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PBS airdate: Check local listings. http://www.pbs.org/secondopinion/episodes/alzheimersdisease/index.html A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease can be devastating for a person and their loved ones. Caregiving issues surrounding a person with a cognitive disease are unique, and planning for decline in health is critical for the caregiver.
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Senile dementia is not a direct consequence of aging. Alzheimer’s Disease is more prevalent in the elderly, but the healthy aging brain and mind can be as vital as it was decades before.
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