…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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Stanford Scientists Can Predict When A Loved One Will Die
Richard has had Parkinson’s for more than two decades. He has been hospitalized several times this past year, and each time, his ability to swallow and other motor skills have…
Is Caregiving Quietly Destroying Your Health?
…they have — Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, stroke, or something else. In reality, there is often a second, quieter crisis running alongside it: what caregiving is doing to your body and…
Wine, Women, and Dementia Offers a Window into the Lives of Dementia Caregivers
…both physical and cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson’s, and brain injuries. It also offers forums for LGBTQ+ caregivers and young adult caregivers. According to the description, this group…
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…
What Are the 15 Factors Linked to a Higher Risk of Young-Onset Dementia?
…dementia, 3 percent Parkinson’s disease dementia, 2 percent dementia with Lewy bodies, and 2 percent primary progressive aphasia. Symptoms of dementia are similar no matter what age they start, though…
How Certain Types of Dementia Can Unleash a Person’s Creativity
…artistic abilities.” Similar to Lee, Kevin Whitaker is a painter and a person who lives with LBD and Parkinson’s disease. He draws inspiration from George Orwell and Vincent Van Gogh…
Is There Really a Drug That Reverses Age-Related Mental Decline Within Days?
…across the board, including Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and Down Syndrome. These are some of the additional findings from the study: • Cognitive capacity loss isn’t necessarily…
Boo! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2020 (A Very Scary Year!)
…Parkinson’s Disease? Many of us who have studied COVID-19 or know someone who had it know that it can cause worrying neurological symptoms, such as a loss of smell and…
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