Music, Patterns, & Memory...So, even when a patient is massively cognitively impaired, their memories tied to music could remain unscathed....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Coping with an Alzheimer's Diagnosis...There is no easy way to say it. When your doctor tells you that you have Alzheimer’s disease, you may feel overwhelmed. After all, this marks a profound change in...
Managing My 'Worrywart' Ways: Research on Anxiety & Cognitive Decline...The study group included 339 patients, whose average age was 72; each person had a baseline diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reduplicative Paramnesia: Is This a Symptom of Alzheimer's?...It sometimes also occurs in psychiatric patients....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Clinical Trial Terminology...Double Blind Trial: A clinical trial where at least 2 parties involved, usually the patient and the investigator, do not know what intervention the patient...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Book Club and Review: The Problem of Alzheimer's...Karlawish's expert opinion as someone who diagnoses and manages the care of many dementia patients in Philadelphia....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Doctor Appointments: 5 Pro Tips for Dementia Caregivers...Doctors probably have a full schedule of patients every day....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...“Telepharmacy” lets pharmacists answer patient questions about medicines or review all the drugs and supplements a patient is taking....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prosopagnosia (Facial Blindness) and Alzheimer’s Disease...I know that encountering a patient or loved one when they do not recognize you is heart-wrenching....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregiving: A True Act of Love...I am writing about the type of love that I see exhibited every hour of every day by caregivers of Alzheimer's patients....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Top Articles of 2021: Readers' Choice...We hope that the clerk at the grocery store is patient if they encounter us or our loved ones....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of Home Hospice Care for Family Caregivers...Holistic care also allows terminally ill patients the opportunity to make peace with those around them before leaving this world behind....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...Throughout our journey as patients, we ask ourselves questions that affect how we manage Alzheimer's treatment....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preventing Dehydration in Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease...Be patient, and see which ones work best for you both....Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Living With Alzheimer's: My Story...Doctors need to be more proactive with their patients....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Interview With Marcellette Wise: Caregiving From a Distance...I try to be patient with my mother and respect her dignity. I don’t speak to her or treat her like a child....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Clinical Trials...studies, with a goal of speeding up the process of development for promising drugs by examining the pharmacokinetics of the drug in a very small number of patients...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Go ahead and nominate a Patient Leader (or several) who has impacted your community!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Special Populations Affected By Alzheimer's Disease...Within the patient population of Alzheimer’s disease, there are certain populations that may warrant extra attention or research, or are worth noting and...
Emotional Hurricanes: Staying Centered...He was immensely patient with Grandmommie, who wasn't always so easy to be patient with. Talk about a storm....Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments