3 Things You Should Know About Cognitive Decline

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  There's a relationship between Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and tinnitus. Some studies have shown that Tinnitus patients may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

  Tinnitus is when a person hears a ringing sound in the ear without any external source.  It is normally not a serious condition and goes away with treatment.  Some of the symptoms associated with tinnitus are, singing in the ear without an external source, whoosing sound that matches the heartbeat, ringing in the ear, and clicking noise.

  Age-related hearing loss is the most common cause of tinnitus in seniors.  Other causes are blood vessel damage in the brain near the ear, high blood pressure or overactive thyroid, and tumors in the head or neck near the ear.  

  Tinnitus can lead to sleep issues, fatigue, stress, difficulty concentrating, cardiovascular problems, problems with your memory, depression, and stroke.  There are medications available that can help so if you are experiencing severe or persistent symptoms it's time to get a consultation to solve this issue before it develops any further. 

  One product that I recommend as a treatment for tinnitus is  Quietum-Plus, aside from being a good product, it has over 11,ooo 5-star reviews.  If you need more reassurance, follow the link to find out more. With some of these products, you may be better off taking a big glass of ginseng or green tea which has shown to be effective in reducing tinnitus symptoms. 

  Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are two distinct neurological disorders that have some similarities and differences-dementia is a symptom of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's can cause dementia over time. A couple of good products treat tinnitus, some good and some not-so-good.  

                                     Do You Remember Me?

                                          A Sad Realization

   One of the saddest things you will ever witness is to watch a family member try to communicate with a patient who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.  I've watched it many times and it truly breaks my heart to see the helplessness in someone's eyes as they walk closer to being recognized and then the question is asked: "Do you remember me?"  I have seen the results of this awful disease strip away the careers of some prominent, once-skillful surgeons.  To see it suck the life out of families who suffered along with them as they watched helplessly as cognitive dissonance builds. If you know or are aware of someone who is constantly forgetful, especially if you or they are over 40, suggest that they get evaluated.  Time is not on your side.  Forgetfulness, by the way, is a form of dementia, so before you forget, make an appointment to see a physician to make sure you're not in a                                  

   I am reminded by those painfully honest reflections in the mirror that I am in fact aging so I venture to understand the cognitive process to improve my mental abilities and how to hold on to the brain cells that I have and implement a few preventive measures that can slow down the buildup of Amyloid, which is a protein produced by the body that can clump together to create a plaque that could show up in the brain that could affect memory/thinking issues.  And as we age, the neurotransmitter (Acetylcholine) that handles short-term memory gets weak.  So, what do we do?  First, if you have concerns, get tested, first and foremost.  A test will bring to light issues that should be addressed that may hasten your cognitive decline.  Then improve your diet.  Fresh fruits and vegetables are expensive nowadays but at least treat yourself to good nutrition and exercise to get the old blood flowing. Some supplements available may be effective in treating or improving cognitive abilities. One such product is called  Neuro-Thrive Brain Support., this is an affiliate link that I recommend and if you go to this site and make a purchase I could get a commission.  You will learn more about this product if you are okay with listening to a scripted presentation.

Stay Healthy

 M.N.Curry

Life is Like a Roll of Toilet Paper

                                       Life Is Like a Roll of Toilet Paper                                                                                               

   There will come a time when reality awakens you to the present state of your own immortality.  Mine came at the age of seventy-two in the form of a stroke that left my cognitive abilities slightly diminished until I found ways, along with therapy, to aid me in my quest to regain a good portion of my cognitive abilities.  For a while, I had to substitute words that would fit the thought I was trying to convey.  I pulled out every trick in the book to try to regain as much as I could to restore and increase the reaction to recall words that were once a conditioned response.  I'd play those free word games that are stuck on my cell phone that put my memory to the test.  The real shock came when a good friend called from Washington D.C. to check on my progress and as best I could, tried to hold a conversation without sounding like a three-year-old.  Finding words to put together that made sense was a chore and I remember asking him about his own health and sadly one month later he died of COVID-19.  We were both up in age and still breathing air without thoughts of shuffling off this mortal coil just yet.  But realize that we are all just specks on the timeline of eternity, and we are not here forever.   It was a scary time and after almost 47 years in the medical field. not giving too much consideration to my own peace of mind. Spending almost 56 hours a week in an operating room doesn't give you much time for anything else. And this brings me to the title of this blog. About 20 years ago a patient and I were having a general conversation about life and the way things have changed.  Then he introduced me to a saying I have used for the last 20 years. It goes like this, "Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes."  Take a minute to think about that and the truth that this simple statement makes. 

Stay Healthy

M.N.Curry

  

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