William A. Van Horn, MD teaches you a simple test that you can administer to loved ones to determine if they potentially have the memory loss associated with AlzheimerΓÇÖs Disease.
Alzheimers Archives - The Alzheimers Journey l Alzheimers Disease
In a recently published article, ΓÇ£Routine Early Dementia Screening ╩╗A Disaster in Slow Motion╩╝,ΓÇ¥ Dr. Chris Fox, a dementia expert from UEA╩╝s Norwich Medical School, is reported as advocating for the avoidance of early detection of dementia. Dr. Fox argues that the diagnosis of early dementia long before symptoms are significant can result in both
Springtime means gardening and Home Depot was my destination for flowers one beautiful afternoon. As I was making my selection, I was surprised to see Jane, my Alzheimerʼs patient, and her daughter, Sue, walk up. After greetings, I watched with admiration as Sue helped her mom choose an array of plants. Although Jane could not
Early Alzheimer’s Disease results from aging of your brain and the loss of cells, and most commonly begins in the memory section of your brain. Early Alzheimer’s Disease can be easily hidden by the suffering person and typically is missed by the average physician. People with early AlzheimerΓÇÖs Disease are not usually examined by AlzheimerΓÇÖs
For decades, the official and technical diagnosis of AlzheimerΓÇÖs Disease required disability, meaning a patient was not diagnosed with AlzheimerΓÇÖs Disease unless the cognitive loss was so great that that he or she was unable to function in life. The very unfortunate outcome of the disability criteria is that doctors are reluctant to start treatment