Alzheimer’s & Dementia Awareness
COVID-19 has added stress to the already difficult task of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. “It has been devastating for a lot of families,” said Sara Perry, executive director of Respite Care Charleston, a nonprofit organization that provides support to caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. People … Read more
How do nonprofits continue to serve their constituents when they are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19? One thing the Alzheimer’s Association knows is that you certainly don’t quit. You go virtual. “One day we will be able to serve our clients in person again, but, until then, we will serve them online in a … Read more
Imagine you are recently post-surgery and are in need of a physical therapist to help you continue on the road to recovery. In the past, the expected course of care would involve a series of trips to the physical therapist’s location – after all, physical therapy is inherently a physical encounter. The therapist or staff … Read more
You are not alone. That is the main message Respite Care Charleston wants to share with those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia – especially during this time. You are not alone. As RCC has shifted from in-person day programs and caregiver support groups to virtual services and conference call meetings, they … Read more
Navigating the health care system as a patient is overwhelming, so much so that many people avoid appointments altogether due to uncertainty about getting bogged down in the details of insurance, follow-up appointments and a myriad of other complexities. Just the mention of scheduling a doctor’s appointment is sure to induce a spike in blood … Read more
In the literary sense, the head and the heart are often figuratively disconnected. But in the biological sense, there is increasing evidence of a significant link between Alzheimer’s and heart disease. “While patients with heart failure often present cognitive impairment, there’s more to it,” explained Federica del Monte, MD, PhD, with the Department of Medicine … Read more