CLAIM OF ‘BEATING’ ALZHEIMER’S OVERBLOWN AND MISLEADING This ANU press release taken up by many websites and media including the ABC states ‘It may be possible to prevent Alzheimer’s disease for those experiencing cognitive decline’. It may be possible but THIS STUDY DOES NOT ESTABLISH THAT AT ALL. Many other studies have now confirmed that the RISK of developing dementia (including Alzheimer’s – one cause of dementia) can probably be reduced by adopting diet and lifestyle changes. The ANU study…..
AZHEIMER’S WIFE & CARER STORY: often told but always worth repeating. A full account of the Alzheimer’s carer journey written by Dr Muriel Porter, whose husband developed Alzheimer’s and who is now in an Aged Care Facility (Nursing Home), shut down and unvisited because of covid 19. A story of ongoing grief and courageous coping. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-29/aged-care-living-with-unmourned-grief/12570328