When the Brain Feels Divine: Seizures, Dementia, and the Spiritual Unity Experience Temporal Lobe Seizures, Frontotemporal Dementia, and the Mystery of Spiritual Experience The human brain is capable of extraordinary … [Read more...]
Can People with Dementia Communicate Without Words?
Alzheimer’s and Stroke: Finding Connection After Speech Is Gone. Telepathy and Nonverbal Alzheimer's and Stroke Patients When a loved one can no longer speak — because of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of … [Read more...]
Can Cats Be Therapy Animals?
Can Cats Be Therapy Animals? Science Says Yes When we think of therapy animals, dogs usually come to mind. But growing evidence — including a fascinating new study published in the journal Animals — suggests that … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day to the Unsung Heroes of Estate Planning
Mothers: The Unsung Heroes of Estate Planning To all the mothers in our community — we see you, we thank you, and we celebrate you. Whether you're a mother, grandmother, stepmom, mother-in-law, or maternal figure in … [Read more...]
FDA Clears First Widely Available Alzheimer’s Blood Test
A Memorial Day Message and a Major Step Forward in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis This Memorial Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served our country. It’s also a time many families gather — and take a moment to … [Read more...]
Hallucinations or Vision Loss? The Overlooked Syndrome That Mimics Dementia
Hallucinations or Vision Loss? The Overlooked Syndrome That Mimics Dementia When Vision Loss Looks Like Dementia: Understanding Charles Bonnet Syndrome Families caring for elderly loved ones are often on high alert … [Read more...]
The Life-Saving Benefits of Vascular Screenings
As we age, protecting our vascular health is just as important as monitoring our cardiac health, yet many people (including many cardiologists) completely overlook the vascular system and vascular screenings — until it’s too late. … [Read more...]
Can Caring for a Loved One Be Harmful?
I met with an adult child of a client earlier this week. When the family first came to me about a year ago, the wife had late-stage Parkinson’s and the husband had been her primary caregiver for many years. The husband was clearly … [Read more...]
New Federal Rule Sets Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes — the Biggest Reform in Nursing Home Policy in Decades
A federal mandate that sets minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes was finalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last week. Three final rules were issued to “fulfill President Biden’s commitment to … [Read more...]
The Extraordinary Lengths People Will Go Through to Live Longer
Life expectancy has gotten much higher over the last several decades. In certain locations known as Blue Zones located in parts of the world, including Greece and Japan, there are centenarians who garden, cook, sing, laugh, and … [Read more...]
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