Unlike most Americans, Karla Hornstein knows her vulnerability to the brain-robbing disease called Alzheimer’s, specifically a rare and early-onset form that runs in families and has haunted her own.
Above: Karla Hornstein (top, center) and family before youngest, Jamie, was born.
Psychologists can play a vital role in the comprehensive care of Alzheimer’s disease, and in addressing the biological, psychological and social factors associated with medical illness.
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is an important component of maintaining good health for all people, but it is especially important for people with Alzheimer’s Disease because poor nutrition may increase behavioral symptoms and cause weight loss. A diet that includes a variety of healthy foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy and lean proteins is a major component of optimizing nutritional status.