Q. My wife was diagnosed with early-onset dementia about two years ago. On most days, I understand and accept the diagnosis. Some days, however, I wonder if there’s been a mistake. Our world could seem normal in one instance, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do Marriage and Children Reduce Your Risk of Dementia?
March 31, 2023 by
Dear Raider, I heard somewhere that marriage and children can help lower your risk of dementia. I hope this is true. I’ve been married to my husband for 50 years this year, and we have children, grandchildren, and even a … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Smoking Increase the Risk of Dementia?
March 21, 2023 by
For a multitude of good reasons, smokers are always being encouraged to take the first steps to quit smoking. National No Smoking Day in the UK was recently celebrated on the second Wednesday of March. Every November in the US is … [Read more...]
Print This PageStaying Optimistic After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
January 31, 2023 by
Greg O’Brien is an award-winning investigative reporter who’s written for many national and regional publications, including The Washington Post. He was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 59 after a traumatic … [Read more...]
Print This PageFDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug That Slows Progression of the Disease
January 17, 2023 by
On January 6, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved the new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, which has been shown in clinical trials to slow cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Caregiving Can Heal a Relationship
January 10, 2023 by
Lori Grinker, a photojournalist and professor at New York University's Arthur L Carter Journalism Institute, was never close to her mother, Audrey. Their relationship had been strained when Lori’s parents got divorced and when her … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan a Mortality Prediction Model Lead to Fewer Unnecessary Medical Interventions?
October 18, 2022 by
Imagine knowing how long a loved one with dementia is going to live. Would you want to know? What would you do with that information, and how can it be helpful? Predictions from a prognosis prediction model were followed by the … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat to Do When Your Loved One Becomes Violent Due to Dementia
October 4, 2022 by
When some think of dementia, they may think of it as a mental illness. Confusing the two occurs frequently as certain mental illnesses and dementia share many of the same symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, confusion, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan a New Device Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Develop?
September 20, 2022 by
Many people don’t realize that Alzheimer’s actually begins 15-20 years before symptoms become evident, but this has been proven to be the case. Now, a research team has developed a device and strategy that may be able to detect … [Read more...]
Print This PageIntroducing the Dementia Doula
September 6, 2022 by
If you’re familiar with the word “doula,” you probably think of it as referring to a person who provides guidance and support to a pregnant woman. From admission through delivery, a doula stays at her patient's side providing … [Read more...]
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