Pete's father, Frank, has always been a positive, happy person. He lives for the moment, doesn't take many things too seriously, and when it comes to something potentially stressful, he subscribes to the notion that "ignorance is … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs DICE the Key to Managing Dementia Without Medication?
September 17, 2019 by
Karl Sieloff, 56, had been an engineer at General Motors for more than three decades. Each day he arrived at work on-time and always had a good attitude. He went home to his loving wife, Kate, and was proud of their son, Kurt, who … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Suppress the Onset of Dementia by Treating Apathy?
July 16, 2019 by
After many moves and achieving the rank of colonel in the Air Force, Ken had big plans for retirement. His already full bucket list was getting even longer, as he thought of new things he wanted to do with his wife. As an avid … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Reality of a Vaccine to Protect Against Alzheimer’s
July 2, 2019 by
Margery recently went for a physical, and while she was there, she got vaccinated for pneumonia, shingles, and a tetanus shot. Similar to most people, she doesn’t like getting shots, but there is one she wouldn’t mind at all: a … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoctors Discover a New Type of Dementia
May 14, 2019 by
Dementia is an umbrella term used to refer to many types of neurodegenerative diseases—one of which is Alzheimer’s. And while the majority of dementias are diagnosed as Alzheimer’s, a recent study showed that thousands of people … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Could Something Used to Treat Autism Also Be Used to Treat Dementia?
May 7, 2019 by
Kevin’s mother, Lydia, takes him for Interactive Metronome therapy twice a week to improve his focus. She decided to give this therapy a try, with hopes that he could better sit still in class and attend to learning. Kevin has an … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Mom and Dad Both Have Dementia
April 19, 2019 by
Q. My mother, Mary, is in a world of her own. I call it “Mary-land.” She often walks around in circles fussing about the “people who are breaking into the house." We live in a quiet safe neighborhood, which hasn’t had a break-in … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Dementia Affects the Body AND the Brain
March 12, 2019 by
Please note: There was an incorrect link in today's newsletter. To reach the "Is Home Care Covered by Medicare?" article, please click here. We apologize for the inconvenience. --- Rob is in his early 70’s and was recently … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Alzheimer’s Linked to Gum Disease?
January 29, 2019 by
Barbara recently went for her semi-annual dental cleaning and check-up and was told she has gingivitis (gum disease). She wasn’t surprised, as she has had a history of tooth decay and gum disease since she was a child. She always … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can the Dangerous Consequences of Hearing Loss be Lessened by OTC Hearing Aids?
January 10, 2019 by
Dear Magic, My daughters and I suspect that my wife is experiencing hearing loss, but hearing aids are so expensive. I heard something about legislation that passed making them available over the counter. Is this true, and if so, … [Read more...]
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