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A recent article published on Dementia & Alzheimer’s Weekly (http://alzheimersweekly.com) caught my attention because it talks about a small study conducted by Dr. Bruce Pollock of the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry.  The study assigned 103 hospitalized patients at … Continue reading →

The Indian herb withania somnifera, also known as Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng or winter cherry received some recent press after a study by Senhgal, et al was printed in PubMed and indexed for Medline (PMID:22308347 PMCID:PMC3295277 available on 2012/8/28). The researchers … Continue reading →

I recently read an article posted by Dementia & Alzheimer’s Weekly (http://alzheimersweekly.com) which included a video with the article. The article was entitled “Depakote fined $1.6 Billion for Sedating Dementia Patients.” Depakote is manufactured and marketed by Abbott Labs and … Continue reading →

I just read an article in Medical News Today entitled “Exercising Daily Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk, Even If You Start Later In Life.” The leading author, Dr. Aron S. Buchman, from the Rush University Medical Center had this study published in … Continue reading →

YES!  Here are some reasons why: (1)  The elder being tested will still have the ability to help make decisions about his/her care.  The longer a diagnosis is put off, the more brain function is lost, and along with that … Continue reading →

There has been a lot of great press recently about the arrival of the Aetrex GPS shoes and how they allow families to track and find an elder with dementia who wanders away.  This certainly is good news for many … Continue reading →

This is a question I’ve been asked several times over the years when I have consulted with families who struggle with a loved one with dementia and who also has cataracts.  As long as that person’s overall health is fairly … Continue reading →

It seems that every day I learn about more studies being conducted on the importance of the foods we eat (or do not eat), and how that impacts every aspect of our lives from skin disorders to brain changes, and … Continue reading →