Caregivers, family members, and friends join together at the 2013 Alzheimer’s Education Conference. Topics will cover how the disease progresses, the most current research, and how to best care for the ones we love that are affected by this … [Read more...]
Bell’s Palsy – An Overview
August 13, 2012 By
Bell's Palsy - Causes and Symptoms One-sided weakness, paralysis and tingling of the facial muscles can be associated with Bell's Palsy. The experience and symptoms can be confused with a stroke and can be frightening, prompting a call to a … [Read more...]
More Caregiver Tips to Tame Stress
August 8, 2012 By
Physical Activities for the Caregiver Under Stress Taking care of someone with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease or any other degenerative neurological condition can be extremely stressful for the caregiver. Since dementia is an incurable … [Read more...]
Top Doctor of 2012 Recognition – US News/Health
August 7, 2012 By
Michael M. Tuchman, M.D., FAAN was recently named one of the U.S. News Top Doctors 2012. You can review this listing by clicking here and entering the physician's specialty and location. The U.S. News Top Doctors listing was … [Read more...]
Caregiver Tips to Relieve Stress
August 6, 2012 By
Are you a Caregiver? Try These Mental Activities to Help Tame Stress As a caregiver of a person with dementia or any degenerative neurological condition, you might experience a lot of stress and mental fatigue. Taking care of such patients … [Read more...]
A Guide for Caregiver’s of Patients with Dementia
August 2, 2012 By
Caregiver Strategies for Coping with Stress Dementia is a degenerative neurological condition which results in loss of cognitive abilities such as memory and attention. Caring about someone with dementia, especially your own loved or close relative … [Read more...]
Dementia- An Overview
June 26, 2012 By
Dementia is a widely used term to describe an acquired loss of memory and cognitive abilities in a previously healthy or normal individual. Dementia can affect a person's ability to think, create, perceive and react to his or her surroundings. Most … [Read more...]
Caring for Persons with Advanced Dementia
June 18, 2012 By
With the growth of the aging population in the United States, the development of dementias such as Alzheimer's disease becomes more prevalent. Dealing with the rising incidence is a social and ethical issue that requires much attention; not only by … [Read more...]
Migraine Headaches-An Overview
May 9, 2012 By
Migraine headaches affect 28 million people in the United States yearly, affecting more women than men. This chronic disorder can lead to functional and economic disabilities and emotional stress. Only 39% of migraineurs are diagnosed by a medical … [Read more...]
Managing Migraine Headaches
May 4, 2012 By
Migraine headaches are distinct from other types of headaches in that they typically occur regularly, sometimes on a yearly basis, others occur monthly or several times per month. They are described as throbbing, pounding and intense pain on one side … [Read more...]