Alzheimer’s & Dementia Awareness
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
The population of aging adults in the United States is growing at an eye-opening rate, bringing to the forefront the issue of care for seniors. In 2010, the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics estimated 40 million people in the United States – 13% of the population – were over 65, and by 2030 that … Read more
Doris and I were chatting amiably. She was laughing at a story I was telling when I saw the light leave her eyes. In an instant, she had lost track of our conversation. That was just one of the signs I noticed while she stayed with us a few weeks. A lot of the time, […]
When it comes to caring for someone with dementia, the challenges are many and can engender harmful emotions, not only from the ailing patient but from the caregivers themselves. It’s a stressful job. It takes patience, commitment and the ability to recognize the emotional toll of being a caregiver. More importantly, it takes a willingness […]
The onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be a devastating time both for the person facing these illnesses and his or her loved ones. But, while troubling, this doesn’t have to be a time of despair for those afflicted and involved. “First, don’t panic,” offered Denise Kish, administrator of Mount Pleasant Gardens’ Alzheimer’s Special […]