I had a “dream” …in 2007. That dream was to write and publish a children’s book about Alzheimer’s disease. Well, I finally succeeded at that dream and in November, 2021 published …
UTIs – Urinary Tract Infections
Any one who has worked in the health care industry or has had a dementia patient at home knows how behaviors can literally change overnight when someone has an UTI. Almost any "challenging" behavior …
Anesthesia ??? Loss of Cognitive Ability
Are you about to have surgery? Or have you recently had surgery and don't feel like you are back to "normal" yet? . "26% of surgery patients leave Intensive Care Units with new, Alzheimer’s-like …
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Red Plate vs. White Plate!
Red Plates vs. White Plates?? Does it make a difference for persons with Alzheimer's. Does it really matter what color plate or coffee mug is used for someone with AD? The answer is …
Driving — Alzheimer’s Disease???
Caregivers removing car keys and their loved one's ability to drive is a very difficult decision. Perhaps this article by Dr. Brian Ott of Rhode Island Hospital will assist you in making a …
Putnam in AFTD Newsletter
Dear Friends, The Fall 2017 [Highlight this link and go to page 3 for article about Doreen] issue of the AFTD Newsletter spotlights all aspects of our mission, from spreading FTD awareness, to …
