Dear Oakley,My dad has Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s dementia (very mild right now) and we care for him in our home. Recently, after a nap, he forgot that he can no longer walk and tried to escape from his bed. He has also tried … [Read more...]
Print This PageGeorgetown University Study Shows that Mental Abilities Can Actually Improve with Age
August 31, 2021 by
It’s commonly believed that mental abilities decline across the board as we grow old. New research from Georgetown University Medical Center shows that this isn’t always the case.A new study, published August 19, 2021 in … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Having COVID-19 Make Alzheimer’s Worse? – Top News from 2021 Alzheimer’s Conference
August 3, 2021 by
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world's largest annual gathering of researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Last week, the conference was held … [Read more...]
Print This PageHealthy Mouth, Healthier Brain!
July 20, 2021 by
Most of us go to the dentist for our annual cleaning and checkup. When we are there, regardless of how our teeth look, we get asked the dreaded question about flossing our teeth. We don’t want to lie, but it doesn’t sound so good … [Read more...]
Print This PageNational Coverage Determination Analysis on Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
July 14, 2021 by
CMS NEWS (released on 7/12/2021 by CMS) CMS Opens National Coverage Determination Analysis on Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Thorough Process Will Enable Careful Consideration of Coverage and Incorporate Public … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Your Home Safe for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s?
July 6, 2021 by
How does someone go about eliminating potential hazards and what changes need to be made to help keep a person with Alzheimer’s safe?A Home Safety Checklist for Living with a Loved One with Alzheimer’sA wide range of … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Is there a Link Between Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome?
June 18, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,My neighbor has Down Syndrome. I read somewhere that there is a link between Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s. Is this true and if so, what research is being done?Thanks!Khan Nexion---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageFDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug—But Does it Work?
June 11, 2021 by
Q. My family has a history of Alzheimer’s disease. We heard that a new drug for Alzheimer’s was just approved by the FDA. The process for its approval seemed kind of fast and it seems that Alzheimer’s drugs in the past have been … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Is Early Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Possible Before Symptoms Arise?
June 11, 2021 by
Dear Angel,There’s been so much talk about the new Alzheimer’s drug that was just approved by the FDA. I’m wondering-- what progress has been made when it comes to early detection of Alzheimer’s, before symptoms … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Photographing His Mother’s Dementia Made Her Feel Alive Again
May 4, 2021 by
When artist Tony Luciani’s 91-year-old mother, Elia, moved in with him in 2014, he thought he was doing her a service. It turned out that it was the other way around.Elia was having issues with memory loss and having a hard … [Read more...]
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