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 …
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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 …
Apathy vs. Depression
What's the difference? "Apathy and depression are two conditions that have been studied extensively in psychology. Apathy refers to the lack of interest that can be seen in a person. …
