Q. My wife and I recently sat down to discuss the topic of end-of-life planning. She surprised me when she told me that if she ever gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, she’d want to die on her own terms, … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Drugs for ALS and Alzheimer’s Show Great Promise
September 30, 2022 by
Q. I have a family history of Alzheimer’s on my mother’s side, and my younger brother was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) three years ago at just 40 years old. I have been participating in fundraisers and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, According to Experts
September 30, 2022 by
Dear Oakley,I often forget people’s names or what I’m doing even while I’m doing it, it seems. I’m worried I could be in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Is there any new information available about the early warning signs of … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Doorway Effect: Why Moving Can Be Especially Challenging for Those with Dementia
July 1, 2022 by
Note: This article is the third part of a three part series sharing the wisdom of Katya De Luisa, a dementia educator and author of “Journey through the Infinite Mind–the Science and Spirituality of Dementia.” Read part 1 and part … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould People with Dementia Be Able to Die with Dignity?
June 24, 2022 by
Q. During a conversation the other night, my father said that if he was ever diagnosed with dementia that he wouldn’t want to live that way or burden the family. I know that Death with Dignity is legal in a growing number of … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Are Swearing, Bad Parking, and Being Overly Generous Signs of Alzheimer’s?
June 24, 2022 by
Dear Angel,I heard recently that swearing, bad parking, and being overly generous, among other things, are all possible signs of Alzheimer’s. This is particularly scary, because my husband and I do all these things sometimes. … [Read more...]
Print This PageShining the Spotlight on Bruce Willis and Aphasia
April 5, 2022 by
The Hollywood spotlight that has shown on Bruce Willis for almost 40 years, from the TV show Moonlighting in the late '80s to the movie franchise Die Hard and beyond, is now shining on aphasia, a common disorder in adults over 60 … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Medical Problems That Can Mimic Dementia
March 25, 2022 by
Dear Hayek,My mom is experiencing memory lapses and a lack of focus, and sometimes she seems confused. Of course, I worry about dementia as a possibility. Perhaps there are other treatable conditions with similar symptoms that … [Read more...]
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