Por: The Advocate Health September 17, 2022
My wife seems to be fearful of water now that her Alzheimer's disease is progressing. How can I make her more comfortable at bath time?Water is clear and invisible. Many individuals with Alzheimer's no longer perceive water the way we all do. Thus, this clear, invisible water is unknown to them and oftentimes a source of great fear.Doctors recommend older adults have a minimum of two baths weekly to reduce chances of infection, but... + full article
The Advocate USA Entertainment September 17, 2022
Dana Territo, a weekly columnist at The Advocate, has a new book, What My Grandchildren Taught Me about Alzheimer's Disease. Territo was also selected to receive a Maude's Award for her column, The Memory Whisperer. It hit me all at once, a book and an award —... + más
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The Advocate USA Health September 17, 2022
Are U.S. veterans more at risk for Alzheimer’s or other dementias?The U.S. is in the midst of a dramatic rise in the number of veterans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and many of these new cases are directly attributable to military service.According to a 2017... + más
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What is Memory Lane TV?Founded in 2013 in Portland, Maine, Memory Lane TV is a multisensory therapeutic tool for people with dementia and their caregivers.It offers a customized program adapted to every person and their family created with their own personal memories. According... + más
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Variety of factors play a role in the development of Alzheimer's | The Advocate
What is the Lumipulse test for Alzheimer’s disease?In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of the Lumipulse (G B-Amyloid Ratio [1-42/1-40]) test to Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. of Malvern, Pennsylvania. The test, which was granted Breakthrough Device... + más
Alzheimer's Q&A: Sildenafil has potential as Alzheimer's drug | The Advocate
Is sildenafil being considered as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease?Sildenafil could potentially be used as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings recently published in Nature Aging by Feixong Cheng, of the Cleveland Clinic.Per MedlinePlus, an... + más
There's a growing dementia crisis in the veteran community: Alzheimer's Q&A | The Advocate
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How do you assess the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?Alzheimer’s disease is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death in the United States that cannot be prevented, slowed, or cured. It is not fully understood what causes the disease, but probable causes could be linked to... + más
Here's how to protect patients from scammers: Alzheimer's Q&A | The Advocate
What makes friends and family members often shy away from a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias?There are many misconceptions about Alzheimer's that lead to fear of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Negative public images and stereotypes... + más
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