Can Alzheimer be prevented?

Question

My Dad is suffering it. So I want to know. Can it be inherited? How can it be prevented?

Answer 1

My dad has it too, so I asked those same questions.
Yes, it's partially genetic. I have read that if you have a 1st degree relative with AD (parent, sibling, child) it increases your chance of getting it by 50%.
As far as prevention goes, they say eat fish, exercise your body, keep your mind active. However my dad LOVES salmon, which is the best fish for your brain, he takes a walk every day and he had a very mind-intensive job and he was diagnosed at age 62.
If you feel you have symptoms get the cognitive testing right away. The quicker you get on the drugs the better.
New drugs are coming out all the time--my dad is testing one of them--which work on different components of AD. The doctors running the study he's in are hopeful that they might find a cure or a "real" treatment (the current ones only slow it down, not stop it) in 5-10 years.

Answer 2

I watched a documentary yesterday on the over 20 thousand citizens of Japan that were 100 or older. Many did not have Alzheimer's Disease, and the main reason, scientist believe, is exercise of the body and mind. The more active you keep both, the less likely you are to develop this disease. I have senior centers and I have seen Alzheimer's suffers improve greatly when they became more social and did daily exercise. Good luck with your Dad. Good luck with your life. KEEP ACTIVE!

Answer 3

A close member of my family has Alzheimer's too. I don't think it can be totally prevented, i think if caught early enough medication can slow it down. I also read somewhere that it can be inherited. I would talk with his doctor next time he goes and ask him. Good Luck, i know how difficult and painful the situation is.

Answer 4

There is a Strong possibility for inheriting it
Grandmother had it
Dad has it
I wonder about my memory problems ( I am 50)
50 is the usually age to start showing obvious signs of Alzheimer's

Read books, do crossword puzzles, take classes
ANYTHING to improve and challenge the brain

You can get genetic testing to see if you carry the gene- I chose not to

why know that I will die in a fetal position, like a newborn baby when there is not cure yet

Answer 5

There are many research studies going on about the prevention of Alzheimers...this is what I remember but your best bet is to search out medical or nursing journals on the topic.

Alzheimers may have its onset slowed by the regular use of memory skills. Doing crosswords and things that require a degree of mental skill (don't take that the wrong way). I attempt crosswords every day even if I get frustrated and can't answer them. *Think Rachel on Friends*

Try researching journals at your local library, you may find them quite useful! =)

Answer 6

At this time, Alzheimer's Disease has no known cure, although medical research is making progress. My father suffered with the disease for ten years before he died, but his death was more of a release for him than a loss for our family, since we'd "lost" him many years before, when he could no longer recognize us. I've read that keeping mentally active as you grow older -- e.g., something as simple as doing the daily crossword puzzle -- will help fend off A.D. My heart goes out to you.

Answer 7

They are working on this as we speak,Look up anne wigmore on the wheatgrass topics and read about her turn around from stage 4 cancer to living a extra 20 years,i wish you and your loved ones the best.

Answer 8

LOL i could answer this one but my answer would take up 6 pages, i'm just gonna link you.

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/35/1626_51332.htm
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/90/100881.htm
http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/alzheimers.htm

I Love WebMd it has the best information on the web concerning Health Care.

Answer 9

Yes of course, i mean no, oh.. I forget