FDA approval of Aducanumab may bring hope to people living with dementia and their caregivers, but may also prolong the amount of time the person requires care. … More Aduhelm (Aducanumab) and Alzheimers Disease: Optimism or Caution?
People living with dementia who never uttered a swear word are suddenly tossing around the F-bomb. Learn why here. … More Why do People with Dementia Swear?
Advance care planning is important for everyone, especially for those living with dementia. Advance care planning is more than end-of-life care decisions. As people travel on their dementia journey, there are multiple crossroads that involve decisions. Should a person with moderate to severe dementia continue to have colonoscopies and mammograms? The answer depends on what … More What Does Advance Care Planning Mean for People with Dementia?
I cannot believe that this time one year ago I was seeing patients in my dementia clinic, completely unaware of the changes about to happen because of Covid-19.
Valentine’s Day is traditionally about romance. It celebrates the fun side of love. For many carers and care partners of persons living with dementia, love is demonstrated daily through multiple acts of kindness and dignity. Here is my Valentine’s message to these heroes. Send a care partner that you know something special this Valentine’s Day. … More Happy Valentine’s Day 2021
