You can now support Alzheimer’s research through purchasing products you might already buy. I am so pleased to announce that Body Results and Action Wipes will now donate a percentage of each noted sale to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.
I have has teamed up with outdoor conditioning coaches Courtenay and Doug Schurman at Body Results, a Seattle-based company that focuses on wilderness sports conditioning. Also with Martha Van Inwegen of Life Elements with the Action Wipes product line for athletes.
Cure Alzheimer’s Fund
The Cure Alzheimer’s Fund use 100% of all donations to fund breakthrough research. None of your donation goes to overheard continue reading
You may wonder why I link mountain climbing with Alzheimer’s. My simple answer is that a healthy body = a healthy mind. You don’t have to climb Mt. Everest, a short amount of daily exercise will do the trick.
A new study from the famed Mayo Clinic proves the point:
Those who said they did moderate exercise — such as swimming, brisk walking, yoga, aerobics or strength training — during midlife were 39% less likely to have mild cognitive impairment, while those who did moderate exercise later in life were 32% less likely to have the condition.
The Mayo team said exercise may continue reading
Over the past few years, I can summarize the challenge about Alzheimer’s, medical research and fund raising in one of my favorite phrases: Is it hard or Impossible?. And the answer is really, really hard. Not impossible, just hard. And your help is needed.
I know we are consistently asked to give to a multitude of worthy causes. However, since you visit this site, I hope that you will feel that a donation to Alzheimer’s is a worthy way of saying thanks.
The Cure Alzheimer’s Fund is my choice for research because 100% of all donations only go to research and none continue reading
I am extremely excited to announce that starting today, I am a regular blogger for Outside Magazine’s Online website. After watching my annual coverage of the Everest climbing season the past few years, plus the content on my own site from my own adventures I was approached by Editor Joe Spring to join their team. I am honored to join such excellent bloggers as Stephen Regenold of the Gear Junkie.
In addition to sharing my experiences and a passion for mountaineering, this is also a wonderful opportunity to raise visibility for Alzheimer’s causes. I am most grateful to Outside for supporting continue reading
“I think something is wrong with Mom.” I said quietly to my wife. And with that Christmas observation in 2000, the future was cast.
Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia are crucial for taking care of parents, relatives and friends. And since we often only see them during the holidays, early November is a good time to review the signs.
I lived across the country and sometimes across oceans from my parents as they aged thus missing some obvious signs. But during a Christmas visit in 2000, I noticed my mother not being herself.
Once meticulous about her dress, taking care continue reading
This is an incredibly powerful short video. From the Alzheimer’s Association site about the video:
“My Name is Lisa” is powerful fictional film that depicts a 13-year-old girl struggling with her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease. It won best short film on YouTube in 2007, drawing the attention of millions. We hope it changes the way you think about Alzheimer’s and those who are affected.
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A wonderfully inspirational story- Meb Keflezighi wins the NY Marathon
Tough season on Pumori-no summits from Peak Freak in spite of a leading great effort and the Hanesbrand test team . Success on Ama Dablam: IMG with no drama
The Alzheimer’s Association site is now in Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
Interesting analysis of Colorado’s recent huge snow storm, impact on climbing conditions in RMNP
6 Early avalanches in the Colorado high country
Found in Antarctica: two cases MacKinlay’s Scotch Whisky from 1908 Ernest Shackleton’s South Pole team
United Airline’s last 737 flight
Diamox – The Altitude Wonder Drug? continue reading
Some very encouraging news was recently announced that scientist identified new genes that are associated with late stage Alzheimer’s. While other researchers have identified over 70 genes thus far (see link), this helps the understanding of the disease and will help all researchers.
This from the National Institute of Health:
In the largest genome-wide association study (GWAS) reported to date involving Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have identified two new possible genetic risk factors for late-onset Alzheimer’s, the most common form of the disease. The study, which pooled DNA samples from a number of European and U.S. groups, not only associated variations in the continue reading
Ida Arnette passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on August 16, 2009. She struggled for over 8 years and was under hospice care at the end. We celebrated her life with friends and family this past weekend.
While it was expected, it is both a time of deep sadness for us and relief for her. She had lost her identity and independence towards the end.
I am pleased to announce new partners for Memories are Everything: The 7 Summits where we are raising $1M for Alzheimer’s care support and research in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association.
International Mountain Guides (IMG) will lead the climbs and Outside Online will report on the climbs thus increasing the awareness and opportunity for fund raising.
The first climb will be on the highest mountain in South America, Aconcagua at 22,841 feet or 6962 meters from January 31 to February 21, 2010. Please continue reading for the details or visit this link for complete details.
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