I have seen several research articles lately that discuss new evidence that bilingualism is thought to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms. In Medical News Today (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/235998.php) in mid-October, researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto found huge differences in … Continue reading
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IS IT REALLY IMPORTANT TO GET A DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS EARLY IN THE DISEASE?
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
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GPS SHOES FOR AD PATIENTS HAVE LIMITATIONS
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
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WHAT ABOUT CATARACT SURGERY FOR MY LOVED ONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S?
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
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THE ROLE OF DIET IN COGNITIVE ABILITY
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
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“Mutant” Rats May Help Study Alzheimer’s
What a title! I’ve just learned that Professor Claudio Cuello and his collaborators at McGill University (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) have managed to create rats that can mimic Alzheimer’s disease in humans. They have genetically manipulated these rats so that peptides … Continue reading
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Planning Holidays With Elders With Dementia
When you have a loved one with a type of dementia such as Alzheimer’s in the family, you may be dreading the upcoming holiday season. That feeling is certainly understandable given that these elders often act unpredictably, and unintentionally say … Continue reading
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Dementia Drugs Interacting with Many Common Meds
I recently had an article printed in the Alzheimer’s Reading Room (great source for information at www.alzheimersreadingroom.com) where I discuss how many commonly used medications will interact with and work against the anti-dementia meds in the cholinesterase inhibitor class (Aricept, … Continue reading
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Blood Test to Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s always encouraging to me to see news about how the world is progressing in it’s battle against Alzheimer’s and other dementias. I recently read an article in Medical News Today (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232361.php) that discusses how Dr. Robert Nagele, at the … Continue reading
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Coach Summitt’s Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
For some reason, I keep thinking about Coach Pat Summitt and her recent diagnosis of early onset dementia. Last week, I wrote a small blurb about how I feel her courage in pursuing the diagnosis, as well as going public … Continue reading
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