Hormone therapy is not indicated for cognitive problems and it’s not indicated for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. So what are the effects of…
One of the main symptoms is the low mood, so you may feel hopelessness or lose interest in activities you were normally very interested…
If you take certain steps you can reduce the chance that someone develops delirium and if they do you can reduce its severity and…
I will tell you two things. One is that when caregivers are asking you that, for the most part, they should have done it…
Stress is incredibly difficult and if you look at studies on caregiver stress for people with dementia it’s exponentially higher than caregivers of other…
Sticking to a routine like you are preparing for a normal day is important especially for the person with dementia. Also trying to create…
In the early stages, some people do experience decreased sex drive; similarly, having an intimate, physical relationship (especially close to post-diagnosis) is not someone’s…
There are multiple things caregivers can do for themselves. 1. Get enough sleep. 2. Do not go at it alone. Find someone who will…
The treatment is largely the same as far as experimenting until you find the right antidepressant, that’s important. There are some antidepressants that people…
If you’re anticipating an Alzheimer’s diagnosis or some form of dementia, share your thoughts about having dementia. How are you doing? How distressed are…
Breaks are important, and it’s not bad to enjoy a bit of space when you can. Codependency always builds, and sometimes it’s not in…
Figure out your stress baseline: how stressed are you and how can we dial it back/what are coping strategies that work for you when…
Dr. Daniel Gartenberg, Ph.D. is a sleep scientist studying how technology and sound can be used to improve sleep quality.
Dr. Laura Lewis is a sleep researcher and assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University. She is currently studying brain fluid during sleep….
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Dylan Wint, director of clinical operations at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, about the common…