Evaluating the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Patient EB is an 84-year-old woman who is living with her two nieces. She moved to the United States at age 22, never married, and worked in the fashion industry…
NEUROLOGY
Vitamins, Herbs, Supplements, and Anti-inflammatories for Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia
Many of our patients and their families ask us about whether they should take any one of the many supplements, herbs, vitamins, or over-the-counter medications they have seen in the…
Non-pharmacological Treatment of Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia
Quick Start Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia • Non-pharmacological treatments to help memory loss can improve function equal to or greater than medication. • External memory…
Caring for and Educating the Caregiver
Quick Start Caring for and Educating the Caregiver • Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects the entire family. • Approximately 70% of patients with Alzheimer’s disease are cared for at…
Non-pharmacological Treatment of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
When caregivers report behavioral and psychological symptoms we begin with an evaluation of the nature of the symptoms, level of distress they are causing the patient, and level of distress…
Pharmacological Treatment of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Quick Start Pharmacological Treatment of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia • Pharmacological treatment of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia should only be undertaken when one of…
Life Adjustments for Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia
Quick Start Life Adjustments for Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia Issues in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia in the Very Mild and Mild Stages • Patients with…
Legal and Financial Issues in Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia
Quick Start Legal and Financial Issues in Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia • Alzheimer’s advocacy groups can provide helpful and up-to-date information for families. • In the United States…
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
A 62-year-old man presented to the clinic with a curious tale. The patient had been driving from California to Boston. When he stopped for gas, the attendant thought he was…
Corticobasal Degeneration
A 73-year-old woman was brought in by her daughter for functional decline. The patient didn’t notice anything wrong. Per her daughter, memory problems were prominent, but there was also trouble…
