Clinical words, like brain plaques and neurodegenerative disorder, are intimidating when faced with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Often there is a divide between those researching in a laboratory and those faced with the devastating daily effects of the disease.
When a shocking diagnosis is given our first natural reaction is to start asking questions. Most of us head to our reliable computers and “Google-it.” The problem when you Google Alzheimer’s disease is that over 8.4 million results pop up on your screen. Where do you start? What source is reliable? What if you just want to start with the simple basics?
Recently the Alzheimer’s Association has released a terrific tool that allows you to take a simplified tour of the brain and introduce you to some of the facts about the disease. For many of us, it has been a long time since we were sitting in a biology class learning about cell structure. The brain tour offers a simple break down of how the brain functions and the progression of the disease, how it spreads and impacts the memory and the ability to communicate.
The tour is offered in 14 languages and explains everything in 16 easy click-through pages with animations. If you have to start some where the Alzheimer’s Association’s Brain Tour is a good resource. Check it out. Once you understand the basics other resources are at your disposal. Tips, advice and further information about memory-impairment care for you or a loved one can be found at www.silveradosenior.com
To check out the brain tour simply visit:
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_4719.asp
