Caregiver's Conference Planned in Palm Beach Gardens [caption id="attachment_31" align="alignleft" width="200"] Michael M. Tuchman, M.D., FAAN[/caption] A limited number of free tickets are being offered for a caregiver’s conference in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. on March 5th, 2013. The “Fearless Caregiver” conference is for people who are caregivers...

We are currently enrolling men and women to participate in a research study for Alzheimer’s disease. You may be eligible for this study, if you: Experience memory loss related to probable Alzheimer’s disease Age 50-90 Have a reliable study partner Study participants will receive investigational medication, lab...

If you have chronic postherpetic neuralgia pain find out how you could participate in a medical research study. Local doctors are currently conducting a medical research study of investigational pain medication for individuals with moderate to severe chronic pain due to postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). To be eligible...

Migraines are episodic headaches that are characterized by pulsating head pain, usually occurring on one side of the head that can worsen with routine activity.  These attacks may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, an increased sensitivity to light, an increased sensitivity to sound, dizziness, blurred...

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 neurologist.  This disorder of the facial...

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 condition which worsens with time, the responsibility and stress on the...

 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 requires a tremendous amount of physical...

Michael M. Tuchman, M.D., FAAN will be speaking at the Grand Re-opening Ceremony of Memory Unit, Prosperity Oaks at 1:15 p.m. What:  Grand Re-Opening Ceremony of Memory Unit When:  August 22, 2012 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Where:  Prosperity Oaks, 11381 Prosperity Farms Road  Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410   All person...

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 can be extremely stressful. Watching your loved one's memory deteriorate without...