The Christmas carols that are playing on the radio often remind me of my childhood. I remember singing along with "Frosty the Snowman" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" when they came on TV. So I was interested to find out that loved ones who have Alzheimer's disease and other dementias respond to music, even in the later stages.
In "Wired for Sound" in the December 2008 issue of O Magazine, Dr. Oliver Sacks noted, "Alzheimer's can totally...
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After reading a report – the first of its kind – on how cataract surgery can benefit people with Alzheimer’s disease, I wrestled with... Read more »
When I was a member of a gym, I often attended a weight-lifting class. The 60-minute class consisted of a series of moves led by an... Read more »
I have to stop listening to "Dr. Nora" while I am driving, as I am going to get in an accident from my jaw hitting the steering wheel. I... Read more »
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