The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Creatively Connecting with an Alzheimer's Patient...He would come to life when he would talk about patients who make him laugh or frustrated him and I can do that routine and it makes her laugh.It...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Cherishing Memories: Memory Books for Alzheimer's Patients...I first learned about the positive benefits of using a memory book when I was in college pursuing my degree as an occupational therapist. I then used my skills to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Are You Treated Differently Since Diagnosis?...Receiving a life-changing diagnosis, like Alzheimer's, can be incredibly challenging not only for those receiving the diagnosis but also for their loved ones. Just as you may be adjusting to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Days are Long But the Years are Short...When my kids were little, older parents would always tell me, wistfully, that the time flies, to enjoy my time with these little ones because it goes by so fast...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Emotional Challenges of an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Results From Our Survey...When asked about the most challenging thing about being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, 50 patients responded....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Help Center...Today Health Union owns and operates a wide range of patient communities and is always planning for future communities....
Managing Daily Tasks as Alzheimer's Progresses...A number of years ago we really started to notice that Mom was having a more difficult time starting and completing daily tasks. She did not want to take a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Living With Alzheimer’s: What to Expect on the Journey...Anyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease knows how challenging and debilitating it can be, especially as the condition advancesReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
ADLs, IADLs: Understanding Long-Term Services and Supports...To ensure that every person receives the care they need, doctors and governing bodies have created standardized scales and surveys to assess patient health...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Is It Time to Move My Loved One Out of Their Home?...I could share about the IADLs that I saw declining, and help her healthcare providers get a fuller picture of their patient....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is There a Cure for Alzheimer's Disease?...Talk with the doctor before a patient uses any of these treatments, even if they claim to be natural....
About Us...Alzheimer’s disease can have an enormous impact on the lives of patients and their loved ones....
Your Life - Living with Alzheimer's...Learning about the potential changes that come with each stage of the disease can help patients and their families and/or caregivers prepare for everyday...
What Is Dementia-Informed Care?...Key components of patient-centered care include: Patient-centered care can help people with dementia whose needs are not always obvious....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medical Review Board...Tran currently cares for patients with immunodeficiency and allergic disease....
Aduhelm (aducanumab) Updates...Continued approval is based on results from larger trials showing a drug helps patients....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating the Paperwork for Dementia...Patients with dementia cannot be assumed to have impaired capacity....Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
In-Home Physical Therapy for Mom...He told a story of another patient with Parkinson's disease, a man who had trouble getting to the toilet....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments