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Did you know that you can fortify your brain with mental nutrients? To help stave off the effects of aging on your brain, the Alzheimer’s Reading Room and Dr. Daniel Siegel of the Mightsight Institute recommend a “platter” of seven essential mental activities to help optimize brain matter and stimulate overall wellbeing. The platter centers on different aspects of our mental lives, from focusing to connecting to sleeping.

Seth Rogen and his fiancee, Lauren Miller talk with Larry King about Alzheimer’s.

Here are some detailed warning signs to look for:

· Spoiled food that doesn’t get thrown away
· Missing important appointments
· Lost documents—tax information
· Unpaid essential bills—electric, water turned off for non-payment
· Unexplained bruising = falling!
· Trouble getting up from a seated position
· Difficulty with walking, balance and mobility
· Uncertainty and confusion when performing once-familiar tasks
· Forgetfulness –forgets to call you; forgets to take medications; forgets to eat.
· Unpleasant body odor; infrequent showering and bathing
· Strong smell of urine in the house —dirty dishes piling up—pet needs not met
· Noticeable decline in grooming habits and personal care —wears soiled clothing
· Dirty house, extreme clutter and dirty laundry piling up
· Stacks of unopened mail or an overflowing mailbox
· Late payment notices, bounced checks and calls from bill collectors
· Poor diet or weight loss—lives on sugary and other empty foods
· Loss of interest in hobbies and activities—becoming a hermit
· Changes in mood or extreme mood swings—angry outbursts, overly weepy
· Forgetting to take medications – or taking more than the prescribed dosage
· Unexplained dents and scratches on a car –must not be ignored!
· Diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s
· Refuses to go to doctor. Breaks appointments after weeks of waiting.

Causes of Alzheimer’s Anger: Reasons for Alzheimer’s Disease Anger.

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Follow Alzheimer researchers as they ride cross-country to raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act and other legislation to make Alzheimer’s a national priority.

I just signed the petition to make Alzheimer’s disease a national priority. Now it’s your turn to make a difference. Will you add your voice? It’s quick, easy and only takes a few moments.

http://www.alz.org/petition

Alzheimer’s disease steals the future from millions of Americans. It robs spouses of their companions and children of their parents and grandparents; it erodes the health and financial resources of caregivers. We have to do something now to stop this devastating disease.

Your signature will be delivered to Congress on September 21, 2010 – World Alzheimer’s Day. Sign now at http://www.alz.org/petition.

Together, we can make Alzheimer’s a national priority.

Thank you!