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Help influence health care in Massachusetts! The Health and Disability Program, part of Office of Health Equity at the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is conducting a health...
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Get the Right Diagnosis from a Neuropsychiatrist
We always hear the terms “dementia” or “Alzheimer’s”, but the fact is that there are many different types of dementias, each taking their own course over the lifetime, and each benefitting from different treatments.
If your loved one is confused or forgetful, etc., it is critical that you work with a neuropsychiatrist to...
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Howard Gleckman’s Caring for Our Parents
I’ve been reading Howard Gleckman’s book, Caring for Our Parents, in which he examines the long-term care system of today and the future. Essentially, if we keep on doing things as we are now (expect people to use up their savings to stay at home or in assisted living, have...
Research at Brandeis on Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s
Researchers right in our own back yard at Brandeis University in Waltham are conducting fascinating research on the causes and prevention of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and other neurological disorders. You can watch a lecture by Professor Petsko here. He introduces some intriguing research concepts - one idea they are exploring is whether all...
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Caregiver: Care for Yourself, Too
Caregiver burnout is a dangerous side-effect of dedicating your time and energies to the care of a loved one. All the physical activity, combined with the worry, isolation, and frustration, make for a dangerous recipe. Families frequently come to me when Mom got sick from the exhaustion of caring for Dad. Another common scenario...
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HBO’s The Alzheimer’s Project: Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am?
This weekend I watched the film on grandchildren caring for grandparents with Alzheimer’s. I was floored by the patience and persistence these kids displayed.
One theme that the film highlighted with “staying in the moment.” This is something we all did as kids (remember focusing on a ladybug crawling up a blade...
HBO’s The Alzheimer’s Project: Caregivers
This weekend I watched the film Caregivers (don’t you just love On Demand?). One theme that jumped out was the isolation that caregivers suffer. Several of the film’s stars (I think that’s a good name for them) talked about how very quietly the invitations to events and gatherings stopped. Not only does...
ARTZ is Artists for Alzheimer’s
A ground-breaking group of artists has put together training for museum staff to allow them to host small groups of people with Alzheimer's along with their families and care partners. Research shows that people with AD can tap into long-held memories through an art medium. Spending time with, or, creating art, can bring...
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HBO’s The Alzheimer’s Project
Have you been watching this series? So far I’ve only been able to catch the film on scientific research. They are describing all sorts of research and discoveries occurring in the field, all exciting and cutting-edge stuff. The field is so young, and there is such an abundance of research activity testing a...
Is Your Home Care Agency Appropriate for Alzheimer’s Care?
We are lucky on the South Shore to have so many agencies supporting seniors who continue to live at home. Among these are home care agencies, which are the companies that provide home health aides and companions. If you are considering a home care agency to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, look...
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