How Can You Avoid Alzheimer’s?

By Suzanne Holman • June 14th, 2010

Our life expectancy keeps going higher and higher. So many diseases are treated now that in the past would have taken our lives. Boomers in particular are paying more attention to the possibility of developing Alzheimer’s Disease during their lifetime.

Alzheimer’s Disease is being studied much more as we learn more and more about the brain. It is still a mystery, however. There is no cure at this time and that is a frightening thought. The drugs we have help the patient to function better for a period of time until the disease progresses to the point that the drugs really don’t help.

So the question is….. How can we avoid getting Alzheimer’s Disease?

Genetics can play a part in your chances of getting the disease, particularly when there has been early onset Alzheimer’s in the 60′s or younger. If this is the case in your family, you may want to have testing done to determine if you are showing any signs of the disease. Early intervention can be helpful.

There are a variety of ways you can support your brain and body so that you have the best health possible. In future blog posts I’ll be talking more about a variety of strategies.

This is also the topic of my Ageless Woman Radio Show on Wednesday, June 16, at 3 pm Pacific Time/6 pm Eastern time. You will be able to listen to the show live on the internet and may call in to make a comment or ask a question.

The show is only 30 minutes long-so take a break and tune in!

Go to this link and you’ll see the play arrow to start listening to the show. The only time to use the call in number is if you have a comment or question.

http://suzanneholman.com/agelessradio

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By Dale Anderson on June 16th, 2010 at 1:32 am

Hi Suzanne,

Yes Alzheimer’s is certainly devastating to the person who has it,and I think more so for the people who love and care for them. I had aunt who developed the disease back in the 70s when they were first detecting the onset of Alzheimer’s. My uncle was left in limbo as to how long it took the disease to progress and how it would develop. My aunt lived another 14 years,most of them in a rest home,very sad.