will i get alzheimers from smoking a soda can pipe and a pipe with foil?

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last night i smoked a soda can pipe three separate times at my friends house. then i smoked a homemade bong with foil on it twio separate times. i just found out today that it causes alzheimers and im really scared. am i gonna get alzheimers now?
Sweetie this question is honestly shocking and sad, but to answer your question only time will tell, please don't do it again! All you can do is stop and make a promise to never do it again, talk to a good friend who you can be accountable to. I pray you are better soon and stop this kind of destructive behavior. JESUS LOVES YOU too much to see you do this to yourself.  (+ info)

Is Aricept used for prevention of alzheimers as well as treatment?

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Can Aricept be used as a preventative measure against Alzheimers or is it only used for treatment of an existing case.
Aricept is used only for the mild forms of Alzheimer's disease. It is non effective to the more advanced forms. It slows the process down on some, but, there is no cure. There is no preventative at this present time.  (+ info)

where can I get financial help for alzheimers mom?

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I am the care giver for a mom with alzheimers, where can I get help in Montgomery Co. KY?
Are you taking care of your mom or is she in a nursing home? If she is in a nursing home and has very limited money, I would talk to someone about making application for Medicaid. If she is living with you, make a call to your local hospital and talk to someone in social service. They should be able to give you information about what services are available in your area. In our area (in Indiana), respite workers come in and assist with watching the patient in order for the family members to have a break to run errands, etc. If you need someone to help with the leg work, email me through this site, I'll try to help you out.  (+ info)

How can a 22yr old girl spend time with her nana suffering with alzheimers?

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My nana has alzheimers, and I want to spend more time with her. I didn't grow up with her in my life too much, just during the summers. Consequently, I don't know much about her. It figures she has alzheimers, so not a lot of her memory's left. She's too old to play cards, which she loved to do. She's in a lot of pain, so physical activities are limited. Any activity ideas are appreciated, and can at least give me a starting point fpr brainstorming. Suggestions?
Wow!!! I just read the first 9 responses, and am overflowing with ideas!! THANK YOU EVERYONE, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! :)
I am choosing the best answer pretty randomly, because every single response has helped me tremendously. I wish I could pick all of you for the best answers. It helps to know a few things so I can find some common ground between the two of us. I cant thank all of you enough for your insight on such a heartbreaking disease. I'll say it again anyway: Thank you.
And don't forget about touch. Comb her hair. Help with her hygiene. Get some lavender lotion and rub her arms and hands with it. Sing to her or play songs on a CD player. Learn some older piano pieces that may trigger faint memories.

If anyone in the family knows what her favorite foods are, prepare those; smells are very closely linked to the memory system of the brain. You can sit and eat with her. It may require assistance from you. Talk to her about your day. If you are alone with her, tell her your deepest darkest secrets. Very therapeutic for you, and sometimes she might come out with a glimmer of understanding and insight, but won't remember it long enough to tell anyone else. Better than a priest, right? Talk to her about your plans for the future, memories of the past. She can be the role of a psychologist for you, as most of the breakthroughs in psych sessions are without much assistance from the one collecting the money. What a wonderful opportunity for you to have some personal growth and insight. But if she does have lucid times, listen intently. You are talking about a lifetime worth of wisdom to be had, in whatever way she can get it out.

If she can't play the card games that require the higher mental activites, maybe some simpler ones, like you might teach a 2 or 3 year old child. She might respond to the cards themselves.

Buy a bunch of popsicle sticks and glue at the hobby store and start building something. She may participate, she may not, but it will give you something to do with your hands, and may be simple enough for her to participate in. If she starts participating in this, don't correct her attempts. Don't set your sights on some grand design of the Eiffel tower, and then be upset if she has different plans.

Above all, just be willing to be the person who is with her.  (+ info)

Does anyone have a relative who passed away from alzheimers?

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My grandma is 94 with alzheimers and has lost alot of memory but otherwise is in pretty good health for her age. I don't understand how alzheimers by itself kills people.
It isn't the disease itself that kills people, it's what the disease destroys in the brain. As the dementia progresses, more and more functions of daily life will cease. Towards the patient's final days, they are bedbound and unable to function. I speak from personal experience and through my education as a nurse. My grandfather died July 6, 2007 from this very same condition. Patients will forget how to eat and more importantly, how to swallow. The dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) will lead to aspiration of food or liquid. This will result in pneumonia. Patients will be in and out of the hospital many times for antibiotics. Eventually, it will get so bad, they may die from the infection. In the case of my grandpap, we had to make the decision whether or not put a feeding tube in since he no longer could or would eat. Following his wishes, we chose not to put one in. He went 8 weeks without eating before he passed away. Also, patients who are unhealthy with various medical problems will see a worsening of these conditions as the dementia reaches end stage. It may be something related to those conditions that cause their demise. This is a very hard disease to watch a loved one go through. It is not the patient who suffers, but the family. I wish you the best of luck. Try looking into support groups to help deal with the many complicated issues. My prayers are with you and your family.  (+ info)

What are some uncommon signs of Alzheimers?

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I was having a discussion with a co-worker who said his mom has had a change in her personality. It doesn't happen all the time but several times during the year she becomes very mean and vindictive. I focused on the words change in personality. Is this a possible sign of Alzheimers or some other disease of old age? She is in her 70s.
Yes it is. It's a slow disease that slowly progresses as time goes by. It affects the brain, and the person can't recognize some faces. His mom is just in the beginning steps of the disease. As time progresses it will eventually get worse.  (+ info)

what are your ideas on taking someone off their alzheimers meds?

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my mother in law has reached the 7th stage of alzheimers,her Dr has talked about taking her off her meds.He has giving her 6 weeks to a year which doesnt tell me alot.I am her sole care giver ,and she still has some good days,she can smile and she seems to understand me.my question is won't taking her off the meds,shorten her life.
when she smiles at you and seems to understand you,she probably looks you straight in the eye to,right? that's what makes you think she understands you.she doesn't.taking her off her meds is a choice you and her doctor have to come to an agreement on between the two of you alone.but he's right,at this point,they are not going to help her anymore.i am so sorry hon.taking her off the meds won't shorten her life,people don't really pass from alzhiemers alone,it's complications from it,so she must also have something she suffers from besides that.like COPD or something,you said she was on oxygen before right?she should stay on that for sure.course i'm not the doctor and am only speaking from experience and like i said,it's personal between you and her doctor.i wish you luck sweetie.let me know something,will you please?  (+ info)

What test can they do for Alzheimers, mum had it and now they think i may have? i'm 47 and scared?

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Having watched my mum deteriate rapidly up till her death 2 weeks ago with Alzheimers, i wonder if i can do anything to slow it down?
Alzheimer's is a hereditary illness however it can be combatted by constantly learning new things. Never stop learning, that is the key. There are a number of things you can do to 'exercise your mind', such as:
·Go to theatres and museums
·Plan day trips, as well as longer vacations, to interesting destinations.
·Plan, research, and execute a do-it-yourself home-improvement project that requires creative design work.
·Design and plant a new garden.
·At work, initiate or volunteer for a project that involves a skill that you don’t normally use.
·Delve into research on something that you’ve always been curious about.
·Explore the Internet. You can gain access to a wealth of information on any conceivable topic.
·Join a book group.
·Join a club to play chess, bridge, or poker.
·Take a course to learn a new skill that requires effort and practice, like playing a musical instrument, painting, or website design.
·Do puzzles and brainteasers. In a ddition to the crossword puzzle in the newspaper, consider using books, magazines, and the Internet to find math brainteasers and word problems. Jigsaw puzzles challenge the mind, too.



These can also be listed in terms of passive, intellectual and physical activities:
Passive
·Watching television
·Listening to music
·Attending social groups
·Talking on the telephone, visiting others
·Attending church or synagogue activities

Intellectual
·Reading
·Working on a jigsaw puzzle
·Working on crossword puzzles
·Playing a musical instrument
·Doing craft work
·Painting, drawing, or creating other art
·Practicing woodwork
·Writing letters
·Playing cards
·Playing board games
·Doing handy-work or home repairs
·Knitting, crocheting, or doing other needlework

Physical
·Playing basketball, football, soccer, hockey, etc.
·Working out in a gym
·Playing racquet sports
·Riding a bicycle
·Golfing, bowling
·Gardening
·Ice-skating, roller-blading
·Jogging, swimming
·Walking for exercise

NB: By 2050, the number of cases of Alzheimer's disease (in Australia) would have risen by triple the amount. This would be similar in other countries.  (+ info)

The effects of Alzheimers and Vascular dementia?

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I need to know the effects of Alzheimers and vascular dementia on the patient and their family. Can anyone help me please.
My Mother has this. They just slowly lose all ability to do anything for themselves. It takes years. At first, she was just very forgetful. Then, it got to where she couldn't be trusted to be by herself. She was forgetting to pay bills and such. Then she got sick with cancer. And before she got bad, she had power of attorney given to my sister. So nothing bad would happen to all of her stuff and she could make medical decisions. It has been about 10 years now, and sadly, we just had to admit her into a nursing home last week. She's getting to hard to care for. She doesn't use the bathroom right, doesn't eat right, nothing. She doesn't really even know us kids. But, somewhere in her mind, she knows she knows us and loves us. But, she does not comprehend that we are actually her children. Not a clue. She no longer recognizes her brothers and sisters. That is because they have not been around enough. The only ones she "kinda" knows, is us kids and her grandkids. And it's because we are around alot. It just slowly robs you of all your memory. And anything you know how to do. Even simple things. Like making toast, or coffee, or changing clothes, etc.. It's a sad thing to go through. My sister has had the worst. Being the main caretaker. But we have all had a hard time with it. We really have already "lost" our Mother. She has been gone for some time now. But, her body is still with us and that little sparkle in her eye when she sees us. And we are not willing to give that up yet. We take what we can get. It's hard. If you need more, just email me and I'll write back. This is a really tough thing to go through. Well wishes.  (+ info)

Is aluminium really linked to a cause of Alzheimers?

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I know that it vaporizes at a relatively low heat and those vapors can't be good but any conclusive link to Alzheimers?
I have done some research on this because my mom has been stricken with Alztiemers. Drs dont think its aluminium. They say most the time its triggered from stroke or stress. They dont know for sure the cause.  (+ info)

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