Dementia / Alzheimer's

As we approach World Hearing Day on March 3, it’s valuable to know that if you suffer from hearing loss, you are certainly in good company. Over 5% of the world’s population has hearing difficulties significant enough to benefit from hearing aids, and this number is expected to double by…

One year ago, President Jimmy Carter made the important decision to transfer to hospice care, rather than continue the cycle of intermittent acute-care hospitalizations that kept him away from home and apart from his dear wife Rosalynn. Not only was this a highly personal decision for him and his family,…

It’s likely that most of us have a favorite song or musical artist from our younger days. But what about today? Are you still listening to your favorite songs from days gone by? Have you discovered new artists you enjoy? Have you become a Taylor Swift devotee or are you…

How often do you worry about your memory? How frequently do you forget why you entered a room or struggle to remember someone’s name? And do you worry that these episodes of forgetting might portend something worse? Perhaps it’s not just occasional forgetfulness but the beginning of a memory decline?…

Last summer, we reported on the FDA approval of Leqembi, a medication that slows down cognitive decline in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment or early Alzheimer’s Disease. While the medication is now covered by Medicare, patients who want access still have to demonstrate a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and still have…

What comes to mind when you think about a healthy aging lifestyle? Maybe cutting out the sweets and sugary drinks, finally hopping on that exercise bike that’s gathering dust, or maybe a little less vegging in front of the television and a few more veggies on your plate. But what…