Spring Arbor Living Blog

As many break throughs in the research of dementia and Alzheimer's continues researchers are getting closer and closer to find a proper medication for this terrible affliction. Recently some medications were approved that help with Alzheimer's. Although current medications cannot cure Alzheimer’s or stop it from progressing, they may help lessen symptoms, such as memory loss and confusion, for a limited time.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two types of medications — cholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept, Exelon, Razadyne, Cognex) and memantine (Namenda) — to treat the cognitive symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, and problems with thinking and reasoning. While these are no cure it is still a huge step in helping to rid patients with Alzhiemer's

As Alzheimer’s progresses, brain cells die and connections among cells are lost, causing cognitive symptoms to worsen. While current medications cannot stop the damage Alzheimer’s causes to brain cells, they may help lessen or stabilize symptoms for a limited time by affecting certain chemicals involved in carrying messages among the brain's nerve cells. Doctors sometimes prescribe both types of medications together. Some doctors also prescribe high doses of vitamin E for cognitive changes of Alzheimer's disease. If you know a loved one who has suffered from this illness, contact us today and we'll be happy to help with any questions or do what we can for you and your loved one.

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We are sponsoring the Bloomin Wine Fest “Uncork the Bloom,” which is:

Wine, Food, Music, Artisans on the Loudoun Street Mall in Old Town Winchester, Virginia

On Friday April 23, 2010 – 3:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturday, April 24, 2010 – 11:00am to 6:00pm.

This is the launch for the 83rd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival – “Do You Believe In Magic,” which is held April 23 – May 2, 2010.

The Winchester residents open their doors to tens of thousands of new guests and old friends who gather in this All-American Community for the traditional celebration of a promising apple crop.  

The Queens Coronation, to Firefighters parade, tremendous fireworks, grand feature parade, carnival, circus, dinners, dances etc….

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