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Access to Senior Health Care Specialists Improves Coordination of Care

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If your young son or daughter developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the number programmed on their phone for the pediatrician they have carefully selected to manage the health care needs of their children. Due to their specialized training, working with a trusted pediatrician ensures the best possible […]

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Research on Alzheimer’s

New Information from Research on Alzheimer’s Steers Treatment Revisions

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If there is one constant in the race to unravel the mystery of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It appears as though whenever scientists start to get a grasp on one aspect of the disease, new insight shifts their hypotheses in an alternate direction. That is certainly the case with the remarkable new understanding in the

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For Best Management of Dementia Aggression, Remember These 6 R’s

Alzheimer's - Dementia, Blog, Caregiver Support & Tips

Of the many difficult behaviors typical in dementia, possibly the most difficult to manage is aggression. A family member who may have always been mild-mannered can abruptly lash out in outbursts that can be truly frightening: hitting, yelling, cursing, kicking, biting, or throwing objects. How can you, as a family caregiver, safely help re-establish a

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Tips for Success When Adjusting to Being a Family Caregiver

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A diagnosis may well have been suspected, or maybe you felt broadsided, with a diagnosis coming out of the blue. Mom has just received the official diagnosis for a progressive disease that’s likely to make independent life a challenge. While there are a lot of uncertainties, one thing is for sure: she’s adamant about remaining

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Tips for Managing the Relationship Between Dementia and Sleep

Alzheimer's - Dementia, Sleep Issues

If it feels like a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s has completely rewritten the rules on how and when to sleep, you are not dreaming. For reasons that are not yet fully understood, a number of people with dementia experience changes with their circadian rhythm, leading to sleepless nights and drowsy days among other issues

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Is it Alzheimer’s or Can My Medication Mimic Dementia?

Alzheimer's - Dementia, Medication Management, Senior Health

Confusion. Disorientation. Memory loss. While these are certainly hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease along with other types of dementia, side effects from some commonly prescribed medications can mimic dementia. Before immediately assuming a diagnosis of dementia, examine the following list of prescribed medicines that can cause similar adverse effects.

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