Dear Angel, There’s been so much talk about the new Alzheimer’s drug that was just approved by the FDA. I’m wondering– what progress has been made when it comes to early detection of Alzheimer’s, before symptoms arise? Thanks! Earl E. Detexion — Dear Earl, June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time when we […]
How Photographing His Mother’s Dementia Made Her Feel Alive Again
When artist Tony Luciani’s 91-year-old mother, Elia, moved in with him in 2014, he thought he was doing her a service. It turned out that it was the other way around. Elia was having issues with memory loss and having a hard time accepting her age. She looked defeated. Tony tried to make her as […]
Keto Diet for Alzheimer’s? Critics Disagree on Whether it’s Healthy and Effective
For the past year, similar to many of us, Meredith has stayed in her home and worked in her home office. She spent little time outdoors or doing the active things she used to love, such as swimming, because the pools at the rec centers were closed. She was often bored of being inside and […]
Could the COVID-19 Vaccine Negatively Affect Someone with Parkinson’s or Dementia?
Dear Angel, Q1. My father is hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine because he has Parkinson’s. My friend is experiencing the same hesitancy with her mother, who is in the early stages of dementia. Have you heard anything about the COVID vaccine for people with Parkinson’s or dementia, and why they should or shouldn’t get […]
Does Mild Cognitive Impairment Always Lead to Dementia?
David Koulack, journalist and retired psychology professor, feels shaky every morning when he wakes up. Lately, he has also become forgetful when it comes to things he used to do every day, such as getting on and off his bike. For him, the old saying, “(y)ou never forget how to ride a bike,” just didn’t […]
Why is Dementia Different for Women Than it is for Men?
Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2017, 72-year-old Anne still enjoys puzzles, sewing, and watercolor painting. New activities are less appealing to her and she is becoming a lot more forgetful lately and in need of assistance with everyday activities. Jeffrey has also had Alzheimer’s since 2017. He still enjoys the same activities he did then, yet […]
Are Dementia and Dizziness Related?
Joe, who is 56, has experienced dizziness for a few months now, typically when he gets out of bed in the morning. His dizziness has gotten worse lately. He fell a few times and nearly got into a car accident last week. Also, sometimes he hears ringing in his ears and it has become […]
Elizabeth is Missing — Can Her Friend with Alzheimer’s Find Her?
Many films and documentaries have been made about Alzheimer’s and dementia. But, very few have gotten the critical acclaim of Elizabeth is Missing, a PBS film that was released earlier this month. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Emma Healey, Elizabeth is Missing is a story about loss, aging, and cognitive […]
Can a Rare Brain Change What We Know About Early-Onset Alzheimer’s?
Aliria Rosa Piedrahita de Villegas carried a rare genetic mutation making it extremely likely that she would develop Alzheimer’s disease in her 40s, like most others in her family with this genetic mutation. Something unexpected happened with Aliria though–she defied the odds and did not develop Alzheimer’s until she was 72. Six years after her diagnosis, […]
Is Declining Financial Literacy an Indicator of Impending Dementia?
People with dementia often have problems managing their money. In fact, money problems may be one of the first noticeable signs of the disease. A few years ago, Angie O’Leary, head of wealth services at RBC financial, noticed that her father-in-law’s household bills and financial statements were scattered around the house. “There were envelopes with […]
How is it Possible for People with Alzheimer’s to Remember Their Past So Well?
Dear Magic, My grandpa, Steve, is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Recently a friend that he grew up with came to visit. They told stories and shared memories of when my grandpa was a teenager. He remembered some of them vividly and was even able to recall the name of his dog. Yet, […]
Is There a New Genetic Form of Dementia?
Q. I read your recent newsletter from this past Tuesday about this year’s scariest articles, and I think I have a topic to add. I heard that there is another new form of dementia that was just discovered that affects behavior, language, and executive functioning. Sounds pretty scary to me. Have you heard about it, […]
Boo! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2020 (A Very Scary Year!)
2020 has been a scary year! Since we’re so close to Halloween, it’s a perfect time to catch up on some of the scariest elder law, estate planning, and special needs planning articles until now. Exposing everything from dementia at 30 to coronavirus patients being moved to nursing homes, our subject matter can get pretty […]
What New Technology Can Help My Mother Age-in-Place Safely?
Dear Magic, In the past, you’ve published lots of articles on aging-in-place technology. My mother is aging-in-place and I worry about her, since we try not to visit her due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Are there any new technologies we can purchase for her for peace of mind and to help keep her safe, since […]
Can People with Dementia Exercise their Right to Vote?
When it comes to the upcoming election, one political statement we can all agree on is that every U.S. citizen should exercise his or her right to vote on November 3. But does that include people living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? Legally, the answer is yes. While the pandemic is expected to […]
Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Became a Caregiver
Dear Hayek, My mother, who has dementia, is moving in with me. Is there anything I should know before I embark upon this new role? Thanks for your help! Thanks! Juana Knowe —- Dear Juana, It is very kind of you to care for your mother with dementia in your home, and understandable that you […]
Dementia Reimagined: A New Approach from a Bioethicist and Influencer
Dr. Patricia (Tia) Powell’s grandmother had dementia and she remembers vividly watching her mother care for her. Once, when her grandmother was in the later stages of the disease, her mother brought her grandmother out onto the porch, which was difficult because her grandmother had trouble with mobility. Her mother put her grandmother in an […]
Will Medicare Cover Alzheimer’s Brain Scans?
In the past few months, Julia has noticed that her mother, Betsy, has become increasingly forgetful. Betsy’s memory loss started out mild, including losing her keys and forgetting the day of the week, but is beginning to disrupt her daily life. She often gets confused and sometimes loses concept of place and time. She has […]
Can a Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s? Get a Flu or Pneumonia Shot!
Every year, Marion contemplates whether to get her flu shot. She hasn’t gotten one in the past, but then again, she hasn’t had the flu for nearly five years. This year she is also eligible for a no-cost pneumonia vaccine through Medicare. New research has prompted Marion to change her tune and get a flu […]
Early-Onset Dementia is Surging, Recent Study Finds
Q. My sister, Abigail, is 45 and complains of memory loss. She often repeats herself, asking the same questions over and over again and has trouble coming up with desired words in a conversation. The last time I visited her at her home, she was confused about what day it was. I can understand that, […]
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