The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19...Moving therapy online can help make it less of a time commitment for patients....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dancing With Poppop...Two playlists curated with dementia patients in mind, containing songs spanning 6 decades, one designed for movement and energy, the other targeted for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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
My Wife's Experience with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment...Not being familiar with a potential Alzheimer’s patient that was so young, he referred us to his mentor at the University of Virginia. ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Mom's Experience With Amyloid Beta Plaque Therapy...As an investigator in these clinical trials, he was extremely knowledgable and has seen great improvements in his patients....Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What's New in Basic Science & Drug Research?...If a patient is interested in whether amyloid PET scan would be an option or if it would be beneficial, they should speak with their doctor....
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Many healthcare providers offer online patient portals – and many of us are using them....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Kind of Exams Are Available for Alzheimer’s?...Before the early 2000s, the only sure way to diagnose someone with Alzheimer’s disease was by looking at their brain after they died. But thanks to advances in science, doctors...
Helping Your Loved One with Fidget Activities...engage people's hands and minds in an activity that helps calm anxiety or boredom while also promoting movement, which is essential for keeping dementia patients...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Helpful Resources for the Alzheimer’s Community...They assist families and patients with medical management, information and support, and opportunities to participate in clinical trials....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Early-Stage Symptoms...Alzheimer’s disease has 3 stages: early, middle, and late. Early-stage symptoms are the mildest. People with early-stage Alzheimer’s may still function independently. For example, they may still drive, work, and...
The Surprising Gift of Raising Kids While Caregiving...They are patient and gracious in a way that only children can be sometimes....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Occupational Therapy in Mid-Stage Alzheimer's Disease...Instruct patient and caregivers in a home OT program with visual and verbal cues as needed....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What is the MUSIC & MEMORY® Program?...Nursing homes certified in the program experienced fewer behavioral problems and needed fewer anti-psychotic drugs for their patients....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is There an End to Alzheimer's?...Many progressive diseases are categorized into stages that describe symptoms and general experiences that patients and their families can expect....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Benefits of Hiring a Home Healthcare Aide...Hiring a home healthcare aide can be an extremely useful and beneficial tool to patients and caregivers alike....Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Is it Alzheimer's, Dementia, or Something Else?...This impacts the daily life of patients and their families....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What Keeps You Coming Back?...AlzheimersDisease.net launched in 2019 to empower the Alzheimer's community, patients, and caregivers to learn, educate, and connect with others about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?...These trials are also “double-blind,” which means the patients and the health professionals administering the treatment do not know whether the patient...
Occupational Therapy and Its Role in Alzheimer's Care...Occupational therapists interact and educate the patient, caregiver, and family members in strategies at the various stages of Alzheimer's disease....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
