Since Alzheimer's and Autism are being found to have so many similaries lately, this new Alzheimer's research naturally raises the question for autism research: how do enhanced language skills affect raising the communication and social cognition abilities in autism to a higher level ?
Anonymousof FL11:52PM July 11, 2009
I had originally read this study and interestingly, it turns out that the type of writing we do in our teens or early life may actually predict neuropathologic markers in our brains many decades later!
This is another study in a long line of research indicating early life environments are critical to shaping our brains for health well into late life
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--3:08PM July 09, 2009
This article makes perfect sense, when one realizes the brain needs exercise as well as most body parts to avoid dementia. When one adds this to a regimen that includes fresh, healthy and organic foods, avoiding debilitating drugs, surgeries, chemicals, alcohol, etc. you will see a generally healthier society, as our systems are avoiding the grease and poisons that can clog or harm the maintenance of our bodies. For other ideas - the web's "Healing News Network".
Dennis Knicelyof NM11:22AM July 09, 2009
I found the term "language" misleading in the article. I expected greater language skill to mean greater fluency in the subject's native language and, I hoped, one or more foreign languages. In the end, language skill in this article just meant writing skill.
I wonder what the yardstick was in the writing tests. What difference does it make how many verbs you use in a sentence? What defines an idea in writing?
And apparently there was a separate grammar test. Let's not get started on debating what constitutes a grammatical error...
Johnof CA12:03AM July 09, 2009
It is helpful to keep those with Alzheimer’s disease talking even if they are having trouble with language. It is possible to build more connections to help compensate for the ones that are destroyed. Practice makes perfect. In the case of those with Alzheimer’s disease, practice helps them to hold onto their remaining cognitive skills longer.
Have a prop to help people with Alzheimer’s disease, keep talking.
By Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals, a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals
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