Nov 27 2008
Keys to understanding dementia(part 3)
We were discussing the hippocampus and the ability of the brain to form new memories.
As I said this ability is severly limited. However some simple new memories are possible in early to mid stage Alzheimer’s disease. Sadly as the disease progresses, the ablilty to form new memories is completely lost and even recalling old memories becomes limited and then lost.
Why does this happen?
It is thought that this happens because of the formation of plaques and tangles.
These abnormal structures stop the neurons in the brain in the affected area from firing
By Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.alzheimersideas.com
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/dementiacare/
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiatips.blogspot.com
http://alzact.today.com
