Many patients and caregivers do not know how to start preparing for the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Confusion, sadness, and a feeling of hopelessness are common after diagnosis. However, if the patient and caregiver use self-management techniques, then these feelings can be significantly decreased, and...
Finding out that you have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) can be an extremely difficult time for everyone involved. Emotional reactions to the diagnosis will vary depending on the individual, but the following responses are fairly common: Depression Aggression Confusion Anxiety Overly...
You may have just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and you are wondering how this disease will affect you in the upcoming years. The middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease will be filled with confusion and uncertainty, and that can be very frightening. However, by making...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects more than just the person who was diagnosed. Families are often significantly affected by the disease as well. Those who have AD lean heavily on family members, especially as the disease progresses, because they are often unable to perform daily tasks...
If you have Painful Peripheral Neuropathy with a history of Diabetes and Pain in both legs, join our study for the treatment of DPN. We are conducting a research study for the potential treatment of pain associated with DPN. We know that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is...
Alzheimer’s disease has a long, slow progression. Often, the patient will live with the disease for 8 to 10 years after they are diagnosed, but some individuals have lived as long as 25 years with the disease. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, virtually every aspect of your...
Older people often begin to notice a decline in their memory. But, they may not realize how much memory loss is “normal,” and what could be a sign of something more serious. We have outlined some symptoms that are likely signs of normal memory loss...
As your loved one progresses deeper into Alzheimer’s disease, it will be increasingly difficult to care for him or her. This is not only because his or her condition will progress, it is also because caring for someone on a long-term basis can be emotionally...
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, it can severely strain your relationship. However, doing activities together that are cognitively and physically stimulating will likely increase your loved one’s enjoyment of life and decrease disruptive behavior. These Alzheimer’s activities may even slow the progression of...
Music can be a valuable tool to help you and your loved one cope with the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Studies indicate that participating in musical activities may increase dopamine levels and increase cognitive function, which may mean that the disease will progress more slowly...