There are often difficult conversations that families must have following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, including when to stop driving. This short film illustrates a great way…
Dementia and Driving: A Short Scenario
August 28, 2012
Tag: Alzheimer’s
Treatable Condition Easily Misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s
August 16, 2012
It may look like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease, but is it? For J.D. Cain, who had lived for years with what he thought was Parkinson’s,…
“Beyond Words: How to Communicate with Alzheimer’s Clients & Patients”
August 2, 2012
Barth Holohan’s article on communication methods for those interacting with sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease was recently published in the St. Louis Medical News. From the…
Alzheimer’s “Village”
July 3, 2012
From the article “Alzheimer’s Disease: Dutch Village Doubles as Nursing Home”: A Dutch village dubbed “The Truman Show” for dementia patients is getting praise from…
Could a Skin Cancer Drug Be the Answer to Curing Alzheimer’s?
April 24, 2012
As Alzheimer’s reaches epidemic proportions, new hope for a cure has been discovered in a 13-year-old cancer treatment drug that, when given to mice, broke…
Friedman Lecture Information
March 26, 2012
Washington University’s annual Friedman Lecture will be taking place Monday, April 30th from 3-5 pm at Graham Chapel with a reception to follow at the…
How Alzheimer’s Progresses Through the Brain
March 15, 2012
Having difficulty understanding how Alzheimer’s disease progresses? This brief animated YouTube video illustrates the different stages of the disease and shows exactly what happens in…
Common Misconceptions About Alzheimer’s Disease
January 24, 2012
Approximately 60 percent of Americans believe that they can simply go to their doctor and take a reliable test to find out if they have…
Information Resources
November 29, 2011
Below are online resources to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and caring for Alzheimer’s patients. 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures This helpful guide from…
Communication Tips for Alzheimer’s Disease
November 22, 2011
Below are some common behavior triggers for those with Alzheimer’s and tips to sensitively manage those behaviors. Trouble communicating. A person with Alzheimer’s may become…