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5 Truths That Spawned 5 Myths About Alzheimer's & Dementia
Sometimes the truth can be very misleading. This is often the case with complex topics when an "expert" makes a narrow but accurate statement that is subsequently generalized by the lay public, a common...Read entire article »
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4 Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that afflicts five million people in the US, and it is a direct or indirect cause of 60% of all dementia. The rate of...Read entire article »
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The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research
The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, 3rd edition, edited by Myron Weiner, MD, and Anne Lipton, MD, PhD, is very useful for professionals dealing with elders in later life. The chapters with practical, hands-on...Read entire article »
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The Cutting-Edge in Cognitive Rehab:The SR-Cognition Toolkit
Welcome to the November 12, 2008 edition of The Weekly Insider, our newsletter with quick updates on senior care tips, cool gadgets, new technology, and must-have services. November 12, 2008 The Cutting-Edge in Cognitive...Read entire article »
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Guidelines For Alzheimer's Disease Management
The Alzheimer’s Association is the primary voluntary health organization offering support and research into Alzheimer’s disease and care. Download the association's list of Alzheimer’s Disease Management Guidelines. The file is in a pdf format....Read entire article »
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Treating Alzheimer's Disease: the Good, the Bad and the Future
An Introduction by Harvey Gilbert, MD: Dr. Fillit’s contribution to Gilbert Guide’s expert corner has been long awaited. Dr. Fillit is a clinical professor of geriatrics and medicine, and a professor of neurobiology at the...Read entire article »
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Psychotropic Drugs—Friend or Foe?
According to the National Institute on Aging, an estimated 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, and approximately 10 percent of adults 65 years and older are diagnosed with the disease. In turn, Alzheimer’s is...Read entire article »
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