Nov 29 2008
Keys to understanding dementia(part 5)
We are taking a little detour because a question was asked about the plaques and tangles that are formed in the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
The plaques and tangles are formed because of oxidative stress. The plaques and tangles are the body’s way of defending itself against oxidative stress. Many experts feel that it is the oxidative stress and not the plaques that cause the damage and reduce the effectiveness of the neurons.
In order to better understand this we must have a basic understanding of oxidative stress.
Simply put oxidative stress is damage to cells caused by…….
Come back tomorrow ro learn about oxidatuve stress and so much more
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
Very interesting. It really makes you realize how much we don’t know about the human brain. I’ll be back to learn more about oxidative stress.
Karen
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Interesting post. Thanks for sharing.