Memory Enhancment & Alztimers Maintenance / Prevention

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Permalink Reply by Steve Lovold on January 29, 2009 at 9:47am

~ Alzheimer's Disease (AD)

~ Most common form of dementia - leads to memory loss, language problems, confusion, hallucinations, delutions (paranoia) and disrupted ciradian rhythms.

~ 10% over age 65 ( U.S.)
~ 50% over age 85 ( U.S.)
~ 50% of patients have a close relative with (AD)
~ " American Diet" ( high calooric intake of fat ) ~ Obese women have a 200% greater chance w/ (AD)
~ Steady, massive neuron loss in all lobes of the cerebral cortex and hippocampus

PREVENTIONS :

~ Pay attention to short-term memory problems in people over 60.
~ Keep glouclose and insulin levels at normal levels
~ Diet ~ antioxidants ( berries, spinach, green tea ) & folic acids ( avacadoes, beans )
~ Lower fat intake
~ Stay active, both physically & mental stimulation
~ Lower blood pressure
~ Don't drink alcohol

Permalink Reply by Jane Barter on April 10, 2009 at 10:44am

Does any one have suggestions or experience working with clients who have Alzheimer's disease? I have a new referral from the son of a women who has mild to moderate short term memory loss. She suffers from recurring nightmares in regards to a young child that she lost over 50 years ago. The child/baby drowned in the river behind her house and was found by an older sibling. It sounds as if this loss and the grief was never resolved or dealt with, was suppressed for many years and now that she is developing Alzheimers the grief and memory is resurfacing.
My question is, can hypnotherapy deal permanently with this memory if she has short term memory loss and which is the best method to deal with it?

Thanks

Jane