Q. Lately, I’ve become quite forgetful and have been struggling with paying attention to things, impulsivity, and an inability to plan as well as I used to. When I think of cognitive impairment, I think of short-term memory loss, … [Read more...]
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What Are the “Big Five” Personality Traits that Can Contribute to Dementia Risk?
January 9, 2024 by
Roxanne is 76 and recently started hiking and swimming with fellow enthusiasts from different generations. David, a retired attorney in his 80s, got bored and went back to school and studied for his CPA. He works for a few months … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Can Alzheimer’s Drugs Get to the Brain Faster?
January 5, 2024 by
Q. My sister is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, and she may be a candidate for the drug Leqembi, to help slow down the progression. I read that a way to expedite the process and get Alzheimer’s drugs to the brain quicker was … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Talk to a Child or Grandchild about a Loved One’s Dementia
December 8, 2023 by
Q. My father, who has Alzheimer’s, is coming to stay with us for the holidays this year. My children, who are 7, 10, and 13, saw him last year, but his symptoms have gotten a lot more severe since then. We didn’t say anything then … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Does Caring for a Pet Lower Your Dementia Risk?
December 8, 2023 by
Dear Angel, Happy National Cat Month! I am forever thankful for my cats and feel like every month should celebrate our feline friends. I read an article that said that adults who care for dogs are significantly less likely to … [Read more...]
Print This PageSeven Million Americans Have Mild Cognitive Impairment and May Not Know It
November 3, 2023 by
Q. Last week, I read your article about “Tip-of-the Tongue” moments, where someone can forget a word occasionally. I was relieved when you said, for the most part, this is not a sign of dementia and can be associated with normal … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Fast Does Alzheimer’s Typically Progress?
November 3, 2023 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango, My friend’s husband was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. They want to go do all of the items on his bucket list while he still has his wits about him. I’m wondering if you know how fast Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Print This PageRed Flags When Walking and Driving May Be Indicative of Dementia
October 17, 2023 by
Some people take wide turns when they are walking or driving and get disoriented easily. Some drive slowly, while others are fast and erratic. Some get lost in their own neighborhood or have momentary lapses where they forget … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Be Detected while You’re Asleep?
September 6, 2023 by
Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are both neurodegenerative diseases that currently don’t have a cure. For both diseases, great strides have been made in research, including recent findings using sleep patterns. … [Read more...]
Print This PageApproaching Dementia with Understanding, Acceptance, and Compassion
July 18, 2023 by
A year ago this week, I wrote about Katya De Luisa, a dementia educator, caregiver coach, and author of “Journey through the Infinite Mind – the Science and Spirituality of Dementia.” Besides being an art therapist who works … [Read more...]
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