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Integrative Mental Health Conference
March 22-24, 2010 - Phoenix, Arizona
This conference, sponsored by the Arizona Health Sciences Center at the University of Arizona and presented by the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, is the first conference of its kind to assemble leaders in integrative mental health (IMH), creating a new field and framework with which to promote mental wellbeing. Registration information.

Cancer Prevention Series at True Food Kitchen
February 23 - May 4, 2010 (various dates)
Fox Restaurant Concepts' True Food Kitchen is hosting a lecture series on cancer prevention. Led by the experts from the University of Arizona and The Arizona Cancer Center, each of the lectures in the six-part series will cost $25 and include appetizers and beverages. Here is the schedule. For more information call 602-774-3488.

7th Annual Nutrition & Health Conference
May 10-12, 2010 - Atlanta, Georgia
Nutrition and Health: State of the Science and Clinical Applications conference is the premier nutrition conference for health professionals in the U.S. Co-presented by the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, the conference assembles internationally-recognized researchers, clinicians, educators, and chefs, all of whose work focuses on the interface between nutrition and healthful living. Registration information.

7th Annual Nutrition & Health Conference - The Public Forum
Tuesday evening, May 11, 2010 7-9pm - Atlanta, Georgia

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Tuesday
22Dec2009

5 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Over 30 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's disease. While some mild memory loss is a natural part of the aging process, the symptoms of Alzheimer's are not. Use this list to help detect warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, and talk with your physician if you or a family member is displaying any of these symptoms.

  1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life. This common sign of Alzheimer's includes forgetting important dates, events and recently learned information, as well as repeatedly asking for the same information and relying on others for regular tasks.
  2. Planning and problem solving challenges. Common examples are taking a long time to complete familiar, simple tasks such as developing a plan, working with numbers, following directions (such as recipe) or keeping track of monthly bills.
  3. Familiar tasks become unfamiliar. It may be difficult to complete daily, routine tasks such as driving to a familiar location, reciting much-used phone numbers, or remembering the rules of favorite games.
  4. Confusion about time or place. Losing track of dates, where you are or how you got there, and the general passage of time is a sign of Alzheimer's.
  5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. Difficulty reading, judging distance, determining color or contrast, and confusion as to what is reflected in a mirror may affect some people with Alzheimer's. 

Find more information on treating and preventing Alzheimer's disease.

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Reader Comments (4)

I've felt these things all my life (half kidding), so I guess I'm really in trouble as I get older...

December 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTimo

Not necessarily Timo. Now that you know you can take steps to allievate any impact?

December 28, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermoderator44@drweil.com

Well Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder which gradually destroys the ability to reason, remember, imagine, and learn. It's different from the mild forgetfulness normally observed in older people.In the early and middle stages of Alzheimer's disease, people with the illness may be painfully aware of their intellectual failings and what is yet to come. At this stage and throughout the course of the illness, it's vitally important to support their mental and emotional well-being with the help of their doctor, social worker, or psychological counsellor.Show them love, affection and warmth as they make their journey.I will keep visiting this site often.


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January 7, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterjiny_smith321

Alzheimer's Disease is a terrible disease that slowly takes our loved ones. It is imperative that we take a united stand against his terrible brain disease and come up with a cure.

Alzheimer's Disease Support Canada

January 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAlzheimer's Support Canada

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