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2020-05-20 06:28:29 PM 123sharonj Im going to do a garden show next week on zoom for our members
2020-05-20 06:28:35 PM ruthiesister we can't start planting till after this weekend because we can still get snow ,, i just had snow a weekago
2020-05-20 06:28:52 PM 123sharonj where you at
2020-05-20 06:29:14 PM ruthiesister can you give each patient a small pot with something they can pant in their rm to watch it growm
2020-05-20 06:29:21 PM ruthiesister i live in up state ny
2020-05-20 06:29:24 PM elaine We had to cancel our May flower sale
2020-05-20 06:29:33 PM 123sharonj yes we are going to
2020-05-20 06:29:50 PM 123sharonj i have a ton of flower pots
2020-05-20 06:30:00 PM ruthiesister i have to big garden boxes outside one for veggie and one for flowers ,
2020-05-20 06:30:14 PM 123sharonj nice
2020-05-20 06:30:56 PM ruthiesister so im thinking i can only take one person at a time outside have them plant a couple things and then bring someone else down and do it that way
2020-05-20 06:31:24 PM 123sharonj so when we do the cooking show all the members that come on get thier name in a bowl at the end we draw a name and than we deliver the food we make to thier house
2020-05-20 06:31:45 PM elaine We had a woman that was going to plant some so residents could see it out the window, but that fell through.
2020-05-20 06:31:49 PM ruthiesister oo thats cool ,, what a great idea
2020-05-20 06:32:25 PM ruthiesister see if you ahve a garden club in town that would come and help
2020-05-20 06:32:33 PM elaine I like that idea
2020-05-20 06:33:11 PM ruthiesister i just had to go to my community to find some photorgraphy one of my patient was in to that ,, and it works great ,,
2020-05-20 06:33:25 PM ruthiesister i go on facebook to the new around our town and ask people
2020-05-20 06:33:55 PM elaine nice
2020-05-20 06:34:08 PM 123sharonj Last year we planted inside with seeds and when they were ready i took a group out and we planted flowers and vegetables at the club and when we harvest vegetables cook cooked it up for them with thier meal they loved it
2020-05-20 06:34:12 PM ruthiesister people need something right now to make thme feel like they are helping , so you will get help
2020-05-20 06:34:44 PM ruthiesister yea that we i do , the patients love it ,
2020-05-20 06:34:47 PM elaine true
2020-05-20 06:35:12 PM ruthiesister i ahve found that i have to really think outside the box now
2020-05-20 06:35:46 PM elaine Last year the big hit for residents was the tomatoes they planted.
2020-05-20 06:35:48 PM 123sharonj I hand wrote cards to each of our members so they could get something in the mail like they remember it being
2020-05-20 06:36:27 PM elaine People sent a lot of cards, flowers and candy for Mother's day
2020-05-20 06:36:39 PM 123sharonj Thats cool
2020-05-20 06:36:42 PM ruthiesister i have quit a few patient on insolation ,
2020-05-20 06:37:07 PM ruthiesister so everything i bring in has to stay for ever ,, lol
2020-05-20 06:37:35 PM ruthiesister so i have to becareful what i bring in ,but still give them something they will enjoy doing
2020-05-20 06:37:59 PM 123sharonj we are planning an antique car parade with music for are members
2020-05-20 06:38:24 PM elaine I've been getting lots of dollar items that can stay in the room with the resident.
2020-05-20 06:38:51 PM elaine Love antique cars
2020-05-20 06:38:52 PM ruthiesister so i have been doing rm to rm art classes , i bring a canvas and water colors and we watch a video that teaches us how to paint sometihng
2020-05-20 06:39:15 PM 123sharonj Thats nice Ruth
2020-05-20 06:39:38 PM ruthiesister im going to be a master painter when im done ,,lol
2020-05-20 06:39:47 PM 123sharonj LOL
2020-05-20 06:39:50 PM elaine I loved watching the one guy, but can't think of his name now
2020-05-20 06:39:57 PM camcam96 bob ross
2020-05-20 06:40:03 PM ruthiesister yea
2020-05-20 06:40:06 PM elaine yep, thanks
2020-05-20 06:40:15 PM ruthiesister we have also be paint kindness rocks
2020-05-20 06:40:36 PM ruthiesister for them to take when they leave
2020-05-20 06:40:55 PM elaine That's nice
2020-05-20 06:41:07 PM ruthiesister i love those .
2020-05-20 06:41:18 PM 123sharonj I love painting rocks with uplifting messages than you go leave them around the community for someone to randomly find maybe cheer up thier day
2020-05-20 06:41:51 PM elaine Is it just a smmoth rock you paint with kind expressions?
2020-05-20 06:41:56 PM ruthiesister yep that what we have done for a cpl yrs now but this yr i have to change it ,, so now they make them for family ,
2020-05-20 06:42:33 PM ruthiesister any kind of rock , and you can paint kind word a fun pic , a great saying ,
2020-05-20 06:42:50 PM ruthiesister my favor it throw kindness like glitter ,
2020-05-20 06:43:26 PM 123sharonj yes and who ever finds the rock can read it and then put it somewhere for somoneelse kind of like payingit forward
2020-05-20 06:43:45 PM 123sharonj it's a game you can start in your community
2020-05-20 06:43:52 PM elaine I'm better with words or abstract than pictures - my objects don't usually look like what they are meant to be
2020-05-20 06:44:09 PM ruthiesister we have a rock site for our county , and we pur our och on it , and we can track out rocks
2020-05-20 06:44:43 PM ruthiesister pinterest has great ideas
2020-05-20 06:45:35 PM ruthiesister ok,, soooo it getting late ,, does anyone have any question or any ideas they want to share
2020-05-20 06:46:03 PM 123sharonj I will miss everyone on these chats
2020-05-20 06:46:04 PM ruthiesister i know i need everyone start date and mep
2020-05-20 06:46:37 PM camcam96 MEPAP2-020420
2020-05-20 06:46:37 PM 123sharonj Mep2-020420
2020-05-20 06:46:54 PM elaine MEPAP own pace
2020-05-20 06:47:04 PM elaine 2 that is
2020-05-20 06:47:24 PM 123sharonj Start date Feb 4,2020
2020-05-20 06:47:32 PM ruthiesister remember you can still chat with others on facebook , its a great resouce
2020-05-20 06:47:45 PM ruthiesister got it
2020-05-20 06:47:56 PM camcam96 thank you!!
2020-05-20 06:48:17 PM elaine Thank you again for the resorces/ideas
2020-05-20 06:48:18 PM 123sharonj i always get greta ideas from you all
2020-05-20 06:48:24 PM ruthiesister there are lot of activities page with great people that will help you anyway they can
2020-05-20 06:48:26 PM 123sharonj great
2020-05-20 06:48:55 PM elaine networking
2020-05-20 06:48:58 PM ruthiesister well then good night and good luck ,, you will do great things
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2020-05-20 06:49:13 PM elaine Have a great week!
2020-05-20 06:49:14 PM 123sharonj Thanks for all you do Ruth
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2020-05-20 06:49:43 PM ruthiesister everyone have a fun weekend ,, im going to ride my motorcycle to a far away place ,, lol
2020-05-20 06:49:44 PM elaine Be well
2020-05-20 06:49:49 PM ruthiesister you too
2020-05-20 06:49:59 PM elaine yeah for you
2020-05-20 06:50:08 PM ruthiesister have a good nite
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2020-05-20 06:50:18 PM elaine thanks, good night
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2020-05-27 06:16:07 PM elaine Is there a specialty chat tonight?
2020-05-27 06:16:20 PM cchase hello there
2020-05-27 06:16:51 PM elaine Hi, I wasn't sure if there was a chat. How have you been?
2020-05-27 06:17:18 PM cchase well yes but I neglected to post a reminder so not sure if we will have great attendance
2020-05-27 06:17:55 PM elaine what's the topic?
2020-05-27 06:17:57 PM cchase been ok....busy with getting caught up with my CEU's
2020-05-27 06:18:22 PM cchase tonight is slated to be about Adult Day Health
2020-05-27 06:18:31 PM elaine what area are you doing your CEUs?
2020-05-27 06:19:01 PM elaine I have seen some interesting looking one's on the website.
2020-05-27 06:19:31 PM cchase I have a few certifications coming up for renewal. two of which require 40 CEU
2020-05-27 06:19:35 PM cchase s
2020-05-27 06:20:18 PM elaine I paid for one and then the person sponsoring it took it off, but they said I could apply the money to another topic.
2020-05-27 06:20:51 PM cchase AC-BC, & ACC require 40 and CDP needs 10 dementia specific CEU's
2020-05-27 06:21:01 PM elaine 40 is a lot of work
2020-05-27 06:21:39 PM cchase you might look into NAAP - if you become a member - CEU webinars are free\ well worth it
2020-05-27 06:22:07 PM cchase membership is around $75 ?? I think
2020-05-27 06:22:11 PM elaine good to know
2020-05-27 06:22:47 PM cchase you can take as many as you need - I attend a minimum of two per week (1 CEU) each
2020-05-27 06:23:22 PM cchase ok so what do you know about Adult Day Health??
2020-05-27 06:23:27 PM elaine sounds like a good idea
2020-05-27 06:24:07 PM elaine No beds, people come during the day, do programs
2020-05-27 06:24:32 PM cchase yes - that is true
2020-05-27 06:24:50 PM cchase there is a social model - more like a senior center
2020-05-27 06:25:08 PM cchase and there is a medical model - more like a daytime LTC
2020-05-27 06:25:35 PM elaine so it is one or the other or can it be both
2020-05-27 06:25:53 PM cchase one or the other usually
2020-05-27 06:26:28 PM cchase medical model ctrs. have RN's. CNA's social workers, PT, and more
2020-05-27 06:26:37 PM elaine when it's social they don't give meds or toileting, etc.
2020-05-27 06:27:11 PM cchase while the social model does not - have the same staff but they can be certified to give meds and toilet
2020-05-27 06:27:57 PM elaine what can the social model do that asenior center can't
2020-05-27 06:28:03 PM cchase social model pts. tend to be mobile and still get themselves around
2020-05-27 06:28:30 PM cchase just about the same - trips, crafts, musical events
2020-05-27 06:28:51 PM elaine so only the certication may differ?
2020-05-27 06:29:02 PM cchase they like to do fund raisers - or organize food drives for other seniors in the local area
2020-05-27 06:29:31 PM elaine that's nice
2020-05-27 06:29:51 PM elaine do they have a resident board and meetings?
2020-05-27 06:30:01 PM cchase certification in social models to give meds, and toilet but senior ctrs. do not necessarily toilet or give meds
2020-05-27 06:30:36 PM cchase yes - they do meet similar to std. resident council
2020-05-27 06:31:14 PM cchase senior ctrs do alot of holiday events... they often have singing groups that travel to do events
2020-05-27 06:31:40 PM elaine Are the social centers still closed or have they been opening with limitations?
2020-05-27 06:31:44 PM cchase a medical model day ctr. is like a daytime LTC ctr without the beds
2020-05-27 06:32:27 PM cchase CMS - just recently sent updated regs. on the terms and conditions of opening LTC centers
2020-05-27 06:32:43 PM elaine mostly 9-5 ish?
2020-05-27 06:32:58 PM cchase you will find my post about that in upcoming Help Desk newsletter
2020-05-27 06:33:38 PM cchase I was a Program Director for a medical model cts. -- we opened at 8am
2020-05-27 06:34:00 PM cchase closed btw 5 and 6 pm
2020-05-27 06:34:17 PM cchase split shifts to cover hrs.
2020-05-27 06:34:25 PM elaine Most of the participants live with family right?
2020-05-27 06:34:34 PM cchase yes correct
2020-05-27 06:34:56 PM cchase they stay with us until families run into problems at night
2020-05-27 06:35:39 PM cchase like when they walk around and are up all night
2020-05-27 06:36:08 PM cchase families will consider LTC or assisted living
2020-05-27 06:36:15 PM elaine Then they are moved to a facility where they stay 24/7
2020-05-27 06:36:24 PM cchase yes
2020-05-27 06:36:54 PM cchase we term this as "aging in place"
2020-05-27 06:36:58 PM elaine do you ever get to visit them when they move on?
2020-05-27 06:37:06 PM cchase meaning they age while living at home
2020-05-27 06:38:04 PM cchase a few - I did go to see as the families became good friends of mine
2020-05-27 06:38:26 PM elaine How long have you been doing activities related jobs?
2020-05-27 06:38:39 PM cchase too many years to admit
2020-05-27 06:39:07 PM elaine All different types of facilities?
2020-05-27 06:39:09 PM cchase Ia long long time
2020-05-27 06:39:46 PM elaine What do you think has changed the most over the years?
2020-05-27 06:40:05 PM cchase I worked LTC for a number of years - then continued to earn other certifications and started working in adult day
2020-05-27 06:40:14 PM cchase regulations
2020-05-27 06:40:38 PM cchase easy answer - more standardized care across the board
2020-05-27 06:40:52 PM cchase come adult day ctrs. were being held in church basements
2020-05-27 06:41:05 PM elaine stricter and more resident related?
2020-05-27 06:41:05 PM cchase lacked stds of care
2020-05-27 06:41:33 PM cchase yes - but the regs keep everyone on the same page with the same level of care
2020-05-27 06:41:57 PM cchase it has also become an issue of documentation
2020-05-27 06:42:20 PM cchase keeping records, etc.
2020-05-27 06:42:37 PM elaine They say if it's not written it didn't happen
2020-05-27 06:42:50 PM cchase that's my favorite line
2020-05-27 06:43:01 PM cchase I preach that alot
2020-05-27 06:43:14 PM cchase lol
2020-05-27 06:43:22 PM elaine I'm not a fast typist so documentation takes me a while
2020-05-27 06:44:05 PM cchase many facilites are using centralized software systems to make documentation easier and faster
2020-05-27 06:44:55 PM elaine They are rolling out an activities section like the CNAs do for daily living tasks
2020-05-27 06:44:56 PM cchase it also help to facilitate electronic transmission of health records to Drs. and to the state for reimbursement of services
2020-05-27 06:45:23 PM cchase is that good?
2020-05-27 06:46:09 PM elaine Still need some kinks worked out. We are double documenting for a bit
2020-05-27 06:46:38 PM cchase yes- that is done to make sure that nothing ends up lost
2020-05-27 06:46:59 PM elaine We are asking for another laptop to help it go faster
2020-05-27 06:47:25 PM cchase good
2020-05-27 06:47:57 PM cchase participation records can be completed faster & progress notes & care plans
2020-05-27 06:47:57 PM elaine expecting some quotes in my work email
2020-05-27 06:48:28 PM cchase (y)
2020-05-27 06:49:03 PM cchase that system will help you spend more time with your participants and less time documenting
2020-05-27 06:49:31 PM cchase that's quality time for you and your participants
2020-05-27 06:49:32 PM elaine that's why we are in this field
2020-05-27 06:49:51 PM cchase so what is your aspirations for your future
2020-05-27 06:50:56 PM elaine My husband's getting ready to retire early so I plan to work at least 6 more years in activities, then he wants to travel
2020-05-27 06:51:53 PM cchase that's a good plan - lots of people are buying RV's to travel the country right now
2020-05-27 06:52:47 PM elaine Do you have technology prefernces you like to use with residents?
2020-05-27 06:53:29 PM cchase I have experience with a few but I do like the IN2L system It's Never Too Late
2020-05-27 06:54:00 PM cchase a bit pricy.... and has monthly IT support fees but it is amazing
2020-05-27 06:54:48 PM cchase the kids had them rigged to a super large screen TV and they did so so many things with it
2020-05-27 06:54:48 PM elaine Know of any good programs for word computer games?
2020-05-27 06:55:10 PM cchase it has word games of all sorts
2020-05-27 06:55:48 PM cchase we also purchased touch screen unit - they could just touch it to make it do what they wanted
2020-05-27 06:55:54 PM elaine We have old ATari, WII, and ancient laptop
2020-05-27 06:56:31 PM cchase this system has a tennis, bowling and flying a plane
2020-05-27 06:56:48 PM cchase you could also go fishing
2020-05-27 06:57:12 PM cchase if I could sneak off - I would have played with it all day
2020-05-27 06:57:18 PM cchase lol
2020-05-27 06:57:35 PM elaine The quotes I asked for were for a 27 inch all in one Dell
2020-05-27 06:58:02 PM cchase make sure to get a minimum of three quotes from different mfg.
2020-05-27 06:58:37 PM cchase this is a std. business equipment protocol
2020-05-27 06:58:42 PM elaine I did, Lenova, can't remember the 3rd
2020-05-27 06:58:54 PM cchase you got this then -
2020-05-27 06:59:20 PM cchase bet you did a great job on that written assignment
2020-05-27 07:00:11 PM elaine I probably researched more than most to write the proposal, but it was helpful
2020-05-27 07:00:28 PM cchase oh well - this hour flew by -
2020-05-27 07:00:48 PM cchase if you run into any questions - feel free to email me if it helps
2020-05-27 07:00:51 PM elaine Thanks for taking your time to be on these chats
2020-05-27 07:01:04 PM cchase I love to see folks learn
2020-05-27 07:01:16 PM cchase it's a passion
2020-05-27 07:01:21 PM elaine It is always helpful
2020-05-27 07:01:37 PM cchase you be safe out there - this too will pass
2020-05-27 07:01:54 PM elaine I apprevciate your willingness to share your expertise
2020-05-27 07:02:20 PM elaine you also, good night
2020-05-27 07:02:26 PM cchase that's what it's all about - sharing knowledge to make things better for others
2020-05-27 07:02:34 PM cchase good night - be well elaine
2020-05-27 07:02:42 PM elaine night
2020-05-27 07:02:46 PM cchase (})
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2020-06-02 06:02:10 PM andreark91 is there a live chat tonight at 7 CST?
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2020-06-03 05:29:17 PM diovanneb Hi andreark91!
2020-06-03 05:29:27 PM diovanneb As far as I know there should be one
2020-06-03 05:55:14 PM mnissenbaum enter the chat room
2020-06-03 05:55:27 PM mnissenbaum hello
2020-06-03 05:56:35 PM cchase enter the chat room
2020-06-03 05:57:03 PM cchase hello there
2020-06-03 05:57:33 PM mnissenbaum hi, is this where you going to get extra credit for MEPAP2?
2020-06-03 05:58:18 PM cchase yes- this is the Alzheimer's/dementia specialty chat for extra credit - 1 hr of chat participation
2020-06-03 05:58:37 PM mnissenbaum thanks cchase
2020-06-03 05:58:49 PM mnissenbaum are you the instructor?
2020-06-03 05:58:58 PM cchase yes
2020-06-03 05:59:06 PM mnissenbaum nice to meet you
2020-06-03 05:59:20 PM cchase likewise I am sure
2020-06-03 05:59:35 PM cchase how are you doing with your class work?
2020-06-03 05:59:52 PM mnissenbaum well, I just start yesterday
2020-06-03 06:00:27 PM cchase hey that's great - welcome newbie
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2020-06-03 06:00:40 PM cchase hey elaine - hello
2020-06-03 06:00:45 PM mnissenbaum lol thanks
2020-06-03 06:00:54 PM mnissenbaum newbie for the MEPAP2
2020-06-03 06:01:01 PM elaine Hi, it's Elaine MEPAP 2 Own pace
2020-06-03 06:01:17 PM cchase yes - I know elaine - welcome
2020-06-03 06:01:27 PM mnissenbaum hello elaine
2020-06-03 06:01:40 PM elaine how was everyone's week?
2020-06-03 06:02:25 PM cchase busy - busy
2020-06-03 06:02:37 PM cchase and you? how are classes
2020-06-03 06:03:02 PM elaine Some unexpected delays
2020-06-03 06:03:19 PM cchase delays???
2020-06-03 06:03:27 PM mnissenbaum mine too, with this "COVID", work, moving to my new home and starting the class. its a lot. but I got this
2020-06-03 06:03:47 PM elaine in my classwork due to work/life interuptions
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2020-06-03 06:04:17 PM cchase well - it is my experience that life always interrupts something
2020-06-03 06:04:29 PM elaine true
2020-06-03 06:04:32 PM jjmiller227 That is so true
2020-06-03 06:04:32 PM cchase hello Ms. Miller welcome
2020-06-03 06:04:38 PM jjmiller227 Hello all
2020-06-03 06:04:51 PM cchase okay so this is extra credit chat
2020-06-03 06:04:52 PM mnissenbaum hello jjmiller
2020-06-03 06:05:00 PM cchase the topic tonight is Alzheimer's/dementia
2020-06-03 06:05:16 PM cchase we will discuss what goes on in the brain
2020-06-03 06:05:21 PM elaine Where did you move from and to mnissenbaum?
2020-06-03 06:05:42 PM cchase early signs, and behavior modifications
2020-06-03 06:05:54 PM mnissenbaum I move to a new home
2020-06-03 06:06:24 PM cchase anyone here tonight work in a secured Alz unit??
2020-06-03 06:06:28 PM jjmiller227 Yes
2020-06-03 06:06:32 PM mnissenbaum yes
2020-06-03 06:06:38 PM elaine no
2020-06-03 06:07:04 PM cchase great - then some of you will know a little of this and a little of that
2020-06-03 06:07:09 PM cchase ready??
2020-06-03 06:07:15 PM jjmiller227 ready
2020-06-03 06:07:28 PM mnissenbaum ready
2020-06-03 06:07:34 PM elaine set go
2020-06-03 06:08:14 PM cchase does anyone know how long Alz ccan be messing around in the brain before it becomes evident that it is active?
2020-06-03 06:08:15 PM mnissenbaum memory los, challenges in solving problems, etc... there are some of the signs
2020-06-03 06:08:36 PM jjmiller227 can be years
2020-06-03 06:08:53 PM mnissenbaum i agree with jjmiler
2020-06-03 06:09:02 PM cchase correct -how many years??
2020-06-03 06:09:13 PM jjmiller227 sometimes 5 or more
2020-06-03 06:09:30 PM mnissenbaum 3-5
2020-06-03 06:09:39 PM cchase the estimated avg. in 7 to 10 years
2020-06-03 06:09:46 PM mnissenbaum omg
2020-06-03 06:10:07 PM cchase meaning that - it's been brewing for awhile before it gives itself away
2020-06-03 06:10:16 PM mnissenbaum its sad to see my residents like that
2020-06-03 06:10:20 PM cchase what is it doing to the brain?
2020-06-03 06:10:39 PM jjmiller227 neuron connections are dying
2020-06-03 06:10:59 PM mnissenbaum deteriorated
2020-06-03 06:11:00 PM clarissam enter the chat room
2020-06-03 06:11:01 PM cchase kinda true
2020-06-03 06:11:17 PM cchase neuron connections fail to communicate
2020-06-03 06:11:39 PM cchase with each other - so they cannot send messages/instructions
2020-06-03 06:12:03 PM cchase but what is causing that failure?
2020-06-03 06:12:34 PM cchase hello clarissam
2020-06-03 06:12:38 PM clarissam Hello
2020-06-03 06:12:46 PM elaine synapses not firing right?
2020-06-03 06:12:49 PM clarissam what is the topic
2020-06-03 06:13:03 PM cchase good elaine- correct but why is that?
2020-06-03 06:13:14 PM cchase alzheimer's/dementia
2020-06-03 06:13:30 PM jjmiller227 lack of neurotranmitter that helps the connections communicate
2020-06-03 06:13:48 PM diovanneb what are best activities for alzheimer's?
2020-06-03 06:14:03 PM clarissam okay i work in that enviroment
2020-06-03 06:14:04 PM mnissenbaum the cause probably is a combination of age related changing the brain along with genetic and life style?
2020-06-03 06:14:21 PM cchase neurotransmitters are blocked
2020-06-03 06:14:54 PM elaine so the message can't get through?
2020-06-03 06:15:16 PM cchase yes - right - the disease forms plaques and tangles
2020-06-03 06:15:46 PM cchase they wrap themselves in such a way as to block the communications btw. neurons
2020-06-03 06:15:56 PM cchase think of it this way . . .
2020-06-03 06:16:00 PM diovanneb how do neurotransmitters gets blocked? is it environmental?
2020-06-03 06:16:19 PM cchase the growth of plaques and tangles block them
2020-06-03 06:16:24 PM mnissenbaum including amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary.
2020-06-03 06:16:37 PM cchase think of an electric wire - straight line (got that)
2020-06-03 06:16:51 PM cchase yes correct mnissenbaum
2020-06-03 06:17:18 PM cchase so that electric wire gets a twist/kink in it
2020-06-03 06:17:46 PM cchase now the electricity is blocked by the twist/kink
2020-06-03 06:17:50 PM mnissenbaum so they loss neurons and their connections?