Winter is a dangerous time for elders. People over the age of 65 are at increased risk of flu. Older people with pre-existing chronic diseases such as heart failure, diabetes, or with chronic respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) are particularly vulnerable.
In New York State, where almost 20,000 cases of flu have been reported, Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a public health emergency. Flu has been a big problem throughout the U.S. this...
May is Mental Health Month and I want to talk about the very difficult and emotive issue of dangerous behavior in people with Alzheimer's.... Read more »
Here’s an attention getter about the wandering of people who have Alzheimer’s disease: “Texas Silver Alert (a missing... Read more »
Over 60 per cent of people with Alzheimer's will, at some time, wander away from their home or place of residence*. Wandering is a common... Read more »
All drugs have side effects. That's pretty much a universal factor. Most drugs that pass through rigorous testing and gain FDA approval are... Read more »
Alzheimer’s disease cannot as yet be prevented or cured. While there are some medications that may help some people with the symptoms of... Read more »
1. Finish a crossword puzzle. Just like a walk exercises your body, puzzles give your brain a workout. Think how satisfying it is to fill in that... Read more »
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Senile dementia - Alzheimer's type (SDAT); SDATSymptomsDementia symptoms include difficulty with many areas of mental function,... Read more »
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Senile dementia - Alzheimer's type (SDAT); SDATTreatmentUnfortunately, there is no cure for AD. The goals in treating AD are to:Slow the progression... Read more »
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There is currently no cure for Alzheimers disease, or treatment to stop its progression or reverse the symptoms. Most drugs used to treat Alzheimer's... Read more »
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Most drugs used to treat Alzheimer's, and those under investigation, are aimed at slowing progression. There are no cures to date. In addition, the... Read more »
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