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 Subject :Re:Dementia.. 16 02 2011 08:55 
jockeyd71
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Hi Gordo, There is some great Randomised control evidence which shows aluminum has no link to Dementia. If you go to the Alzheimers Australia website they have an information sheet specifically on it as the myth was so widely populated in the 90's. It is important that health professionals do not contribute to these myths. Look at the damage the myth about autism and vaccination has caused over the years. It is worth having a look at the RCT evidence on Ginko and Fish Oil too. Thankyou
 Subject :Re:Dementia.. 15 02 2011 00:51 
Foxylass
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Neurological diseases elude scientists. There is not enough evidence of why it develops. The how and where is covered but treatment is elusive and/or experimental. I have two Aunts just a few years apart in age who both developed dementia within months of each other. It is Alzheimers and progressed fast. My father (their little brother) turns 70 in April. I have to organise a daytime surprise party for him so his sisters will still recognise him and we won't be playing hide and seek with them at te venue once the sun sets. Could be an interesting party!
 Subject :Re:Dementia.. 16 02 2010 08:01 
nurseuncut
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Good work,I bet your brain is healthier than mine-might start doing the same (brain training) on my daughter's Nintendo DS along with the Fish Oil caps and Glucoscamine.Big Smile
 Subject :Re:Dementia.. 16 02 2010 08:01 
nurseuncut
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Hey - I'm one of those grannies! I have one of those nintendo DS with it's brain training! I have a 3 year old grandson as and he keeps me physically and mentally fit as well when I care for him, which I do often! He's great fun.Big Smile
 Subject :Re:Dementia.. 16 02 2010 08:01 
nurseuncut
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Some of my colleagues do sodoku and crosswords during their tea breaks,saying that it keeps the brain fit and retards early dementia.Have you also noted some 'grannies" playing on their Nintendos-brain training..A healthy mind in a healthy body.I reckon Nurse Uncut offers me the same continuous stimulation-Thanx Big Smile
 Subject :Re:Dementia.. 16 02 2010 08:01 
nurseuncut
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Thanks for that I will definetly keep an eye out for it.Big Smile
 Subject :Re:Dementia.. 16 02 2010 08:01 
nurseuncut
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See link attached for the latest dementia prevalence rates from Access Economics, 2009
Alzheimer's Australia website - http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=6012 S
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 Subject :Re:Dementia.. 16 02 2010 08:01 
nurseuncut
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There was an item about this on ABC news (I think) or some news show. It was all about the newest research on avoiding dementia and altziemers; things like keeping current with new technology, keeping fit and doing stuff that keeps your brain muscles working - like joining nurse uncut!Tongue
 Subject :Dementia.. 16 02 2010 08:01 
nurseuncut
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For those interested there is a new book just released (2009)“It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Mind” - The Latest Medical Thinking On What You Can Do To Avoid Dementia.
Written by Dr Michael J. Valenzuela is a Research Fellow at the School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales. His background is in psychology, medicine and clinical neuroscience, with a particular interest in how complex mental activity affects the development and expression of dementia.
It can be bought at Dymocks, Borders and ABC bookshops.
Also, it can be ordered online at:
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=166117&SearchID=770737&SearchRefineID=1548075
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