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Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease
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Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes changes in areas of the brain that control memory and reasoning. Why the disease develops is not yet fully understood. At present, it has no cure. But proper care can help most people with Alzheimer’s live a comfortable life for many years. St. John Health offers assisted living and nursing homes that can help Alzheimer's sufferers and their families cope with the disease. We also offer support groups for Alzheimer's patients and their families.

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A Primer on Parkinson's Disease
Some Parkinson's symptoms, such as slowness or stiffness, are so subtle that they may be mistaken for normal signs of aging.


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Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is the most common form of parkinsonism, a group of motor system disorders. PD is slowly progressing and degenerative.


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> Pinched Nerve
> Preventive Care: Ages 65 and Older
> Seizures

Numbness and Tingling
Almost everyone experiences numbness and tingling at one time or another. It may be a feeling of "pins and needles" or of having a hand or foot "fall asleep." Numbness and tingling is often a temporary nuisance but can sometimes indicate a more serious problem.


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Alcohol Use and Memory

Heavy alcohol consumption may affect short-term memory, according to a study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. Heavy drinkers reported more than 30 percent more memory-related problems than those who said they didn't drink, and almost 25 percent more problems than those who said they drank only small amounts. Memory problems included missing appointments, forgetting birthdays and neglecting to pay bills on time.

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