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Alzheimer's
Disease & Mould
Because
the effects of toxic mould (Stachybotrys) are similar to Alzheimer's
Disease [in such ways as the loss of memory and ability to think
logically], it is possible that relatives and friends of toxic mould
victims think that their relative's memory losses and mental diminishment
are a sign of advancing age, or of the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.
Medical researchers strongly believe that environmental factors help
trigger what is ultimately a genetic condition. [USA Weekend, Aug.
31- Sept. 2, 2001, p. 6] mould contamination may be one of those
environmental factors!
If someone is
experiencing memory losses and difficulty in thinking, the person's home,
office, and other living and working space should be tested for the presence
of toxic mould and other unhealthy moulds. Unlike Alzheimer's that presently
has no cure, mould CAN BE TESTED FOR AND REMOVED SAFELY.
In addition: the environment of
persons with Alzheimer's should be living in a mould-free environment so
that the effects of toxic mould don't complicate and worsen the already
deteriorating mental abilities of residents of moldy areas. Below printed is
an interesting email letter received by
Mould Inspector
about toxic mould making matters worse for an Alzheimer's patient.
To
find a Certified Mould Inspector
or Remediator in
your area, or to be trained & certified as a mould inspection, testing,
remediation, and prevention expert, please visit:
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Professional.
For
in depth information about the health effects of exposure to toxic mould and
how to diagnose and treat mould illnesses, read
Mould Health Guide.
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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the gradual spread of sticky
plaques and clumps of tangled fibers that disrupt the delicate organization
of nerve cells in the brain. As brain cells stop communicating with one
another, they atrophy — causing memory and reasoning to fade.
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Tangles and plaques first appear in the entorhinal cortex, an essential memory processing center needed for making new memories and retrieving old ones
2.
Over time they move higher, invading the hippocampus, the past of the
brain that forms complex memories of events or objects
3.
Finally the tangles and plaques reach the top of the brain, or neocortex, the "executive" that sorts through
stimuli and orchestrates all behavior. [The above illustration and
explanation are from Time's] www.time.com.
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[July 9, 2003]
Q.
My
husband and I have resided in Cambria, California for a little more
than three years. We have been in our present home which is close
to the ocean for two years.
For about 8 months my husband has complained to a physician about
having difficulty with remembering peoples names. Last month, the
doctor said that he was in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. There is a house next door to us, 6 feet between our homes, that has
a siding problem where the siding is deteriorating and there is a
"black matter" that is covering sections of the building. The
owners are aware of the problem with the deterioration of the siding
but have never openly discussed the problem of the "black matter"
which is quite unsightly and has also drawn the attention of the
other residents in the area. It has been so bad at times that they
have had to tar patch the extremely damaged areas and then painted
over those areas which they think makes the damage less obvious.
There are certain areas on the second story of the house that are
not easily accessible and are therefore not tended to and are a
concern to our family.
Our bedroom window, which we leave open at night for comfort, is
very close to a section of the building that has this problem with
the "black matter" on the structure. If
this is possibly a mould problem, could this be injurious to ones
health and is it possible that this may be causing my husband
difficulties with remembering names of people leading a physician to
believe that my husband is in the early stages of Alzheimer's?
I am requesting your opinion to our concern and your recommendation
as to what you feel is best regarding which type of testing can be
done to rule out whether the problem next door could possibly
be harmful to our family.
A.
Living in or close [in your case] to mould infestation can cause
Alzheimer-like brain tissue destruction and make Alzheimer's
patients worse from the combination of Alzeheimer's Disease and
toxic mould health destruction. Your first step is to collect a
sample of that moldy-like substance [with your neighbor's
consent, of course] and to submit that sampling to our mould
laboratory for mould analysis and identification. It is very
possible for mould contamination in the nearby house to
cross-contaminate your home and to make your family very
sick. Thus, you also need to test all rooms of your home,
basement, crawl space, attic, and the air flow out of
heating-cooling ducts for possible presence of elevated levels
of mould spores, which, if present, are a strong sign that you
have an indoor mould problem. You can use either one of
Certified Mould Inspectors [
Mould
Profession ] or use a do-it-yourself mold test kits.
[Aug.
14, 2001]
Q. I just found your website and read with interest some
of your solutions. We got a call not 2 hours ago on a lab sample we
submitted about 9 days ago. They excitedly told my wife that it showed 50%
stachybotrys, 30% ampycillium, and 20% caystrum? What do I do? We live in
a townhouse, and we are on a lease purchase. We were to close by the end
of September. I discovered the mould when we changed the toilet wax seal in
the upstairs bathroom. There was a slow leak from this that landed on the
kitchen ceiling and caused some black spots. When I called the house
inspector to make a return visit, he punched a hole where the mould was. He
noticed something that looked like dog hair, and ask me if I had given
them a bath recently. It was mould. I was shocked. Now we know it was
really the bad stuff. It seems pretty sure that the lady who owns this
townhouse has no insurance. She let it stay vacant for over a year. The
water was left on. My wife and I have an Alzheimer's patient living with
us. (mother-in-law) She has been acting stranger than normal. As I write
this, she is asking me if I have seen two little kids wandering around. We
have no little kids. She has been very aggressive toward strangers. Do I
need an attorney? A doctor? Help us, please.
A.
You need to have a Certified Mould Remediator
find and remove the toxic mould infestation from your home as soon as
possible. To find one in your area, please visit:
Mould
Remediator.
Learn to
do your own property mould testing and mould remediation--- or become a
Certified
Mould Inspector & Certified Mould Remediator!
For info,
please click on:
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