I still remained surprised and “miffed” that we never get asked if there are any special circumstances in dealing with my mother when she is taken to a new doctor or for medical testing. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room On Monday morning, I had to take Dotty for…

Wonderful people. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room February, 2009 I have a vivid image of the look on mom’s face and of us dancing. I will have that image in my mind forever. This is the kind of moment that really knocks home to me why I am…

Alzheimer’s quiz 90 percent accurate in detecting signs of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, MCI By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room The Alzheimer’s Questionnaire (AQ) should not be used as a definitive guide to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). However, it is a quick and simple-to-use…

It is extremely difficult to distinguish between normal age related memory loss, and early stages of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s Reading Room It can be difficult to distinguish between people with normal age-associated memory loss and those with amnestic mild cognitive impairment…

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“A hollow woman,” says one man with Alzheimer’s. “An empty-headed woman,” says another. “What a sexy broad!” he continues. Alzheimer’s Reading Room Sally Abrahms AARP Blog Author There is an excellent new article on the AARP website, Meeting Alzheimer’s at the MoMA . The article was written by Sally…

More than 60 percent of drivers with dementia went missing while on a routine, familiar, and caregiver permitted trips. By Carole B. Larkin Alzheimer’s Reading Room I came across an interesting article in Care Advantage a magazine published specifically for caregivers of persons of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive diseases….

“Alzheimer’s and other chronic conditions take a tremendous personal and economic toll on millions of Americans and their families. Moreover, in addition to the human suffering they cause, they pose significant challenges to the fiscal health of our nation.” Alzheimer’s Reading Room Senator Susan Collins In an effort to…

If tau pathology starts in the entorhinal cortex and emanates from there, the most effective approach may be to treat Alzheimer’s the way we treat cancer—through early detection and treatment, before it has a chance to spread. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room The issue here is straight forward….

The whole point is to bear in mind that living our lives as fully as possible requires us to venture outside now and then, even if it’s winter. I’m convinced that this is as true for Mom as I know it is for me. By Pamela R. Kelley Alzheimer’s…