…of the ones that I found to be the most incredible: Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Tools ear-EEG to Diagnose Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Serious neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are usually…
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And the Oscar for Best Alzheimer’s Patient Goes to. . .
…in a week’s time, she can assume the role of someone with dementia, Parkinson’s, chronic pain, and other age-related disorders. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 90% of…
Signs of Lewy Body Dementia
…has symptoms similar to both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Do you know what the signs of Lewy Body Dementia are? Lou Ebotee —- Dear Lou, Lewy body dementia (LBD) affects 1.4…
Even Experts Need an Elder Law Attorney
…Laura’s mother, developed Parkinson’s disease, and later Parkinson’s-related dementia, and a gradual loss of vision. As a long-distance caregiver, Laura was traveling between Pennsylvania and Florida as her mother’s health…
CarFit Can Help Keep Seniors Safe on the Road Longer
Q. My father has had Parkinson’s for five years now. He is a little shaky and is starting to experience some of the mobility and speech problems that are typical…
How Nursing Homes are Planning for a Third Surge of COVID-19
…said Mark Parkinson, CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). “It’s still preventable but it will require the public to do something that…
The One Promise You Can’t Always Keep
…When John Was Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Chris lived a good life with his parents and two sisters. As a military family, they were always moving. They lived in Germany and…
Does Having COVID-19 Make Alzheimer’s Worse? – Top News from 2021 Alzheimer’s Conference
…statistic to some given that Parkinson’s disease is known for being a younger-onset disease that typically leads to dementia. However, Parkinson’s dementia happens later on in the progression of Parkinson’s…
When Dad is a Risk Taker
Dear Oakley, My dad has Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s dementia (very mild right now) and we care for him in our home. Recently, after a nap, he forgot that he can…
What is Neuropalliative Care and Why is it a Good Option for those with Progressive Neurological Diseases?
…of life for patients and families living with progressive neurological diseases (PNDs), such as Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Neuropalliative care involves a holistic approach to care, with attention…
Minimally-Invasive Breakthrough Procedure for Alzheimer’s Disease Approved for Early Alzheimer’s Patients in UT Study
…minimal pain, blood loss, and hospital time. DBS Has Been Used for Years to Treat Parkinson’s DBS has been used for many years to treat Parkinson’s and tremors with much…
Our Top 23 Articles of 2023
…newsletter! Can Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Be Detected while You’re Asleep? Individuals with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s may begin to show sleep disturbances and changes in brain activity levels during sleep from…
Most Americans Are in Favor of Assisted Suicide for Terminally Ill, Gallup Poll Says
…struggled with major depressive disorder since his early 20s and was diagnosed in his 50s with bipolar disorder. Sadly, his depression got much worse after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease…
Ask the Expert: Divorcing a Loving Husband to Afford Long-Term Care
…am in my late 60s and work full time. My husband is 80 and has Parkinson’s disease and early signs of dementia. His only income is Social Security and a…
Intelligent Underwear, Smart Shoes, and Other Amazing Innovations for Seniors
…rehab alone, only guided by papers with stick figures that illustrate how to perform the prescribed exercises. This new technology delivers customized therapy plans to help these patients remotely. Parkinson’s…
Casey Kasem’s Daughter Was Granted Conservatorship, But Where is Casey?
…suffering from Parkinson’s disease and that he is no longer able to speak and is having a hard time walking. At a later date, she clarified that he actually has…
Farr Law Firm in the Media
…published by NTD Television Network, culture and human-interest reporter covers Martin Scorsese’s daughter’s reflection on caregiving challenges for a parent with Parkinson’s and broader insights into caring for aging loved…
Laser Shoes, Magic Carpets, & More: Technology to Combat Falls
…Florida for the winter. My father has had Parkinson’s for almost 20 years now, and the debilitating disease is taking its toll. Yesterday, when I arrived at the station, I…
Could Lyme Symptoms Be Mistaken for Alzheimer’s?
…dizziness, nerve pain and memory loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lyme disease has been misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and up to 350 other diseases….
But I Promised I Wouldn’t Put her in a Nursing Home
…Parkinson’s for ten years at the time, was sitting at my kitchen table. I saw how challenging it was for her to get her wheelchair from the living room into…
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