A man in the middle stage of dementia has a tendency to wander with his gaze downward, which then makes his posture flexed and alters his balance. He also is not aware of his environment and does not pay attention ...
Read More »After the Neurologist: What Comes Next?
At last, you’ve seen the neurologist. You’ve finally taken that big step to get some answers. The long awaited diagnosis has come, or at least other diagnoses have been ruled out. You leave the neurologist’s office with a prescription ...
Read More »The Prevention Paradox
We humans are an interesting breed. We have the capacity to learn what causes disease, how to treat it, and how to cure it. We spend a boatload of money on medical research, looking for disease treatments and cures. And ...
Read More »The 10 Principles of Neuroplasticity
The 10 Principles of Neuroplasticity- that’s a mouthful right? I find that these principles come in handy whenever I need to defend my approaches or justify therapy for my patients with dementia. Sometimes it is not enough to be a ...
Read More »Early Interventions in Early Stage Alzheimer’s: Part 2
How should I prepare for the future? As discussed in Part 1, the newly diagnosed person with Alzheimer’s disease has lots of work to do, as do the family members and friends who are wondering how they can help. For the ...
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