clipped from www.healthnews.com
|
I became a CareGiver by choice. I cared for my mother for many years. Caregiver is a companion site of the Alzheimer's Reading Room.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Abnormal Thyroid Levels Can Increase Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease in Women
A year or so ago I first read about hyperthyroidism and its connection to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. I asked our doctor to check my mother. He termed the results as suspicious and prescribed a drug for her thyroid. After about two months my mother started smiling more and laughing. Was it the drug? I'll never know for certain. Buy, my belief is it does help. If you have a loved one suffering from an early stage of Alzheimer's or dementia I suggest you get the thyroid checked.