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In the beginning stages Stages Course of disease progression defined by levels or periods of severity: early, mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe of Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease A neurological disease that affects memory and behaviour. It is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. There is no known cause but genetics and lifestyle are thought to play a role. and dementia with Lewy bodies Lewy bodies Round clumps of protein found in the brain's neurons in many people who experience a neurodegenerative disorder., people have varying degrees of self-awareness. Some people are very aware of their limitations, making them feel sad for the way they are now and making them worried about the future. In general, as the disease progresses, the level of self-awareness will most likely decline. In the earlier stages of the disease, the person you care for may deny or not understand that they have the disease. This can result in them not realizing their own limitations in their abilities Abilities Level at which certain actions and activities can be carried out., such as driving. As well, the person you care for may believe that they are completing tasks which are now being done for them. For example, they may think they have made the bed when someone else has. As their self-awareness declines, so will their ability to express their thoughts and feelings accurately. This loss of self-awareness does not have to be a negative thing. If someone with Alzheimer's disease does not recognize their decline, it is possible that they could believe they were suffering less.

Related to insight, self awareness means you have the ability to "see" yourself as others see you. As insight is affected in people with Frontotemporal dementia Frontotemporal dementia A type of dementia that mainly affects the frontal lobe causing a problem in executive function tasks., so too is their ability to recognize their behaviours, deficits and illness. They no longer know what appropriate social behaviour is and often lose their inhibitions. In many ways, the "self" that they were has changed and they exhibit behaviour that would have been bizarre in their former concept of self. One disturbing behaviour for caregivers and families is a hypersexual behaviour. This can range from a preoccupation with sexual jokes to compulsive masturbation or sexual behaviour in public.

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Promoters of alternative investment and money-making opportunities sometimes make their deals seem like a sure thing. The truth is that the higher the potential reward, the higher the risk. Dont do business with someone who tries to convince you otherwise.

Dishonest promoters often are vague about the nature of the investment and focus instead on the money you'll make. To close the deal, they cite phony statistics, exaggerate the significance of a current event, claim they will guarantee the investment, or stress how unique their offer is. And they almost always try to rush you into a decision.

Investment decisions demand your time and careful consideration.

Using sales scripts, scam artists may create the impression that only a few shares or partnership units are left in a "sure-fire" investment. They try to convince you that youll miss out on a big opportunity if you dont send them thousands of dollars by overnight courier or money transfer. But if you do, you will lose your money. They insist on money transfers because it is nearly impossible to trace the money or get it back.

Its best to get an independent appraisal of the specific asset, business, or investment youre considering. An appraisal offered by the promoters could be fake. Talk to the previous owners of an asset or business for its history, but be aware that some dishonest promoters hire shills people who lie about their success with an investment to convince you to buy it. Discuss all investment ideas or plans with an accountant, an attorney, or another advisor you know and trust.

Scam artists lie. Their success depends on having an airtight answer for everything.

Dont let appearances fool you. For a few dollars, anyone can incorporate an entity. Scammers can produce slick promotional materials, or buy a toll-free number.

Sales representatives should tell you the risk of particular investments. Honest risk disclosures may say you could lose your whole investment. Be particularly suspicious of sales pitches that play down risk or portray written risk disclosures as routine formalities required by the government. Later, when you try to recover the money you lost, dishonest promoters could use those same risk disclosures against you.

Can you find published information about the company in which youre investing, or someone you trust who has heard of the company? Do an internet search with the name of the company and words like review, scam, or complaint. Look through several pages of search results.

Its wise to check with law enforcement agencies in the community where the promoters are located, but keep in mind that it may be too soon for the companys victims to realize theyve been defrauded or to have filed complaints. Dishonest promoters often operate a particular scam for a short time and close down before they can be detected. Often, they reopen under another name, selling another investment scam. In addition, they may lie about their name or their business history, or even pay people to be "references."

Scam artists often use news stories about the success of legitimate companies as bait by claiming that their "opportunity" is similar to that of a "hot" money-maker. Unfortunately, success stories of other companies in the field are irrelevant for your purposes. Get the track record of the company youre considering investing in and the background of the people promoting it.

Legitimate companies account for investors money at all times. Ask for written proof of how much of your money is going to the actual investment and how much is going to commissions, promoters profits, and marketing costs. If most of your money is slated to cover expenses and costs, much less will be available to earn a return.

Considering a securities investment? Visit investor.gov for tips, and check out any investment opportunity with your state securities agency.

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Eventually, we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.

The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we will find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually, we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.

Usually we find it difficult to control our mind. It seems as if our mind is like a balloon in the wind blown here and there by external circumstances. If things go well, our mind is happy, but if they go badly, it immediately becomes unhappy. For example, if we get what we want, such as a new possession or a new partner, we become excited and cling to them tightly. However, since we cannot have everything we want, and since we will inevitably be separated from the friends and possessions we currently enjoy, this mental stickiness, or attachment, serves only to cause us pain. On the other hand, if we do not get what we want, or if we lose something that we like, we become despondent or irritated. For example, if we are forced to work with a colleague whom we dislike, we will probably become irritated and feel aggrieved, with the result that we will be unable to work with him or her efficiently and our time at work will become stressful and unrewarding.

By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind

Such fluctuations of mood arise because we are too closely involved in the external situation. We are like a child making a sandcastle who is excited when it is first made, but who becomes upset when it is destroyed by the incoming tide. By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind regardless of the external circumstances. Gradually we develop mental equilibrium, a balanced mind that is happy all the time, rather than an unbalanced mind that oscillates between the extremes of excitement and despondency.

If we train in meditation systematically, eventually we will be able to eradicate from our mind the delusions that are the causes of all our problems and suffering. In this way, we will come to experience a permanent inner peace, known as liberation or nirvana. Then, day and night in life after life, we will experience only peace and happiness.

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A variety of meditation techniques have been included, each producing its own unique experiences and benefits. The concise instructions for each meditation make it easy to read through it and try out the technique straight away.

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Meditation mp3s available In our Audio Meditation Room you will find a variety of tranquil mp3s, including guided meditations for: Relaxation, Stress reduction, Restful sleep, Awakening your chakras, Higher guidance and more. Your purchases help support this site.

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Here at the official website for the Relaxing New Age Music Channel. you will find a variety of audio visualresources to aid your relaxation experiences. We have a large collection of over 100 videos containing beautiful peaceful footage and imagery plus hours of relaxing music.

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Your weight is a balancing act, and calories are part of that equation. Fad diets may promise you that counting carbs or eating a mountain of grapefruit will make the pounds drop off. But when it comes to weight loss, it's calories that count. Weight loss comes down to burning more calories than you take in. You can do that by reducing extra calories from food and beverages, and increasing calories burned through physical activity.

Once you understand that equation, you're ready to set your weight-loss goals and make a plan for reaching them. Remember, you don't have to do it alone. Talk to your doctor, family and friends for support. Ask yourself if now is a good time and if you're ready to make some necessary changes. Also, plan smart: Anticipate how you'll handle situations that challenge your resolve and the inevitable minor setbacks.

If you have serious health problems because of your weight, your doctor may suggest weight-loss surgery or medications for you. In this case, you and your doctor will need to thoroughly discuss the potential benefits and the possible risks.

But don't forget the bottom line: The key to successful weight loss is a commitment to making indefinite changes in your diet and exercise habits.

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