Exciting new research, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has identified a variant ApoE4 gene that triggers a cascade of events that damages the brain's vascular system (blood supply ). Dr. Zlokovic and his team at the University of Rochester, the University of Southern California, used several different lines of mice that have... Read more
May is Mental Health Month
Depression symptoms, among caregivers of people with dementia, are reported to range from 28-55% although some studies put it as high as 60%. Depressed caregivers are more likely to have coexisting anxiety disorders, substance abuse or dependence issues, and other forms of chronic disease.
Depression often... Read more
May is Mental Health Month
It's often difficult to remember an exact point at which your sadness and unhappiness tipped into depression. Depression affects many more caregivers than members of the general public. Caregiving is demanding and difficult even when you love the person you look after.
One of the major problems with depression... Read more
May is Mental Health Month.
Caregiving to someone with Alzheimer's is one of the most difficult and demanding of roles and it can go on for years. Although there is now an emphasis on promoting a quality of life and maximizing the functionality of people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, there are many caregivers who experience anxiety and... Read more
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. Over the years many people have asked our advice about some aggressive or violent behavior a loved one is exhibiting, and what they should do about it.
Violent incidents or threats of violence occur... Read more
