Q. My friend’s father recently suffered from pneumonia. Rather than being admitted to the hospital, he was offered another choice: hospital-level treatment in his home. I had never heard of such a thing. Is this type of care … [Read more...]
Two Mind-Blowing Stroke Findings Will Be Presented This Week
This week, the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023 will be held in person in Dallas beginning today and virtually Feb. 8-10, 2023. The conference is a world premier meeting for researchers and … [Read more...]
Staying Optimistic After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Greg O’Brien is an award-winning investigative reporter who’s written for many national and regional publications, including The Washington Post. He was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 59 after a traumatic … [Read more...]
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug That Slows Progression of the Disease
On January 6, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved the new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, which has been shown in clinical trials to slow cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
“Hospice Nurse Julie” Dispels Myths about Death and Dying to Over a Million Followers on TikTok
Julie McFadden is a TikTok-famous hospice nurse with 1.1 million followers. She loves her job because she helps people find peace in death, and she uses her social media presence to share her knowledge on the subject. Julie has … [Read more...]
Blood Tests and a New Promising Drug for Alzheimer’s Are Here. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Q. I know Alzheimer’s research, diagnostic tools, and treatments have come a long way in the past few years, with several new options having been introduced. But, I’m curious — do any of these options really work or even show real … [Read more...]
Is Physician-Assisted Death Possible for People with Dementia?
Q. My wife and I recently sat down to discuss the topic of end-of-life planning. She surprised me when she told me that if she ever gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, she’d want to die on her own terms, … [Read more...]
New Drugs for ALS and Alzheimer’s Show Great Promise
Q. I have a family history of Alzheimer’s on my mother’s side, and my younger brother was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) three years ago at just 40 years old. I have been participating in fundraisers and … [Read more...]
Can a New Device Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Develop?
Many people don’t realize that Alzheimer’s actually begins 15-20 years before symptoms become evident, but this has been proven to be the case. Now, a research team has developed a device and strategy that may be able to detect … [Read more...]
What if I Don’t Want a Funeral?
Q. When a family friend died last year, his family made it clear there wouldn’t be a traditional funeral service for him. At first I thought this was because of the pandemic, but now I’m not so sure. Instead, they held a … [Read more...]
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