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...

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 medical and nursing professionals, but...

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 migraine headaches are diagnosed by a medical professional, indicating that most live undiagnosed...

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 of the head that may...

Join Caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates that the Annual National Summit  Thursday, May 31 & Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.  Dr. Michael Tuchman will be speaking on Thursday, May 31st, 2012 from 1:45 - 3:00 p.m.  For more information, please visit the...

Most everyone has met a Parkinson’s patient; maybe a grandfather or grandmother, mother, or father, uncle, aunt or neighbor. Whoever it may be, the symptoms of slowed, difficult movement, stooped posture, fatigue, and lack of facial expression can have a negative impact on a person’s...

Parkinson’s disease, a chronic neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system, affects 4% of the population worldwide over 80 years of age and is a leading cause of disability in the older population.  As a movement disorder, it impairs a person’s ability to walk, dress,...

Parkinson’s Disease or PD is a neurodegenerative disorder; it may progress slowly but worsens over time.  Symptoms in the advanced stages of this disease can include slowed movements, tremors, and memory loss.  Many sufferers find themselves increasingly dependent on their caregivers as their condition declines. ...